the space between the stars, Belsize Community Library
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It’s always fun discovering new venues at Camden Fringe, and the space between the stars is a show that has introduced to just that. Because the show will be playing at Belsize Community Library, and is in fact the only show you’ll find there this year. But if that isn’t reason enough to want to check the show out, then maybe our chat with Tiffany Yeung and Jessica S.Y Liu will convince you that you should head along when it plays on 15 and 16 August, tickets here.
What can audiences expect from the show?
A woman, a dog, and a space left behind. the space between the stars is a poetic and physical story about the things that hold us together – and the forces that pull us apart.
Audiences can expect a rich, visual conversation that blends text and movement, instinct and structure, tenderness and tension. Rooted in the experiences of Londoners and immigrants, this piece asks: what does it mean to belong, to drift, to survive?
It’s not just a story – it’s a mirror. You may see yourself in it: in the dog’s devotion, the woman’s ache, the shifting spaces we call home.
This show is for anyone who has ever questioned where they fit – in cities, in systems, in relationships, or even within their own skin. It’s human, animal, personal, societal. And it stays with you.
Is Camden Fringe going to be the show’s first time on stage, or have you already performed elsewhere?
T: Yes — the space between the stars will have its world premiere at Camden Fringe.
J: It felt right for its first breath to be here. It feels like Camden Fringe is the right place to tell this story. This peice is an exploration of people, infrastructures and the invisible systems that shape how we live – especially in a city like London.
T: Camden fringe being a collective creative event in London is itself representing the believes of our play – the twiching space holding people, systems, and infrastructures. Who are we in this city? What do we need from each other?
Is this version how you originally envisioned it or has it changed drastically since you first put pen to paper?
J: We didn’t start with the whole animal element at first!
T: Yea its originally just about anchoring!
J: But then one day you crawled in the improv, and the doggy come out!
T: It’s the barks!
J: Then we explored for a very long process what language shall we use to transmit the story.
T: We tried English, Canonese, physical movement…
J: And your barks!
T: And it’s still evolving today. Everytime a new language is used, new perspectives of how different londoners sees themselves in this city came out.
J: So yes, It’s no longer just english, neither being constrained by one single language.
T: It just makes the play fly wherever it needs to. Its richer, complexed and deepened.
What brought you all together?
Me and Jessica knew each other in East15 Acting School, and we both came from hong Kong! Haha! that’s our connection!
Being a fringe festival, we all know sets have to be bare minimum, how have you got around this with your set and props?
J: We are really grateful we got to know our venue – the Belsize Community Library, which the place itself holds a warm homely personality and carries a lot of stories.
T: Belsize really holds our story, the kitchen corner, the arched windows, the sofa, every bit is molding our world, so a lot of set is minimized!
If you had to describe your show as a colour what would it be?
T: Yellow!
J: Blue….
T: O God why!
J: It’s blue for my character
T: Oh yea it makes sense… Then I would say green overall. Its nature, and its a mixture of her blue and my yellow.
What is the weirdest or most unconventional prop used in your show?
J: Chocolate
T: Yea my character’s a dog and I’ll definitely die if thats my food
J: But we put it in anyway
T: Coz I insisted!
J: But you’ll die!
T: But isn’t that the whole point of our story! Who knows what happens in life, maybe I’ll die!
J: We’ll see
What’s the most valuable piece of advice you’ve received during your career, and how has it influenced your work on this show?
(A very big sigh) Life is a very long journey and a wink at the same time. Life of an actor is a draining long run, but we do live and enjoy every wink. This show is a painful journey composed with the most beautiful winks in life.
Thanks to Tiffany and Jessica for telling us more about the space between the stars. It plays at Belsize Community Library on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August.
