Plexus Polaire: Moby Dick

As part of MimeLondon 2025, French-Norwegian theatre company Plexus Polaire brings Herman Melville’s epic Moby Dick to the Barbican stage, conjuring the vastness and mystery of the ocean with a breathtaking blend of puppetry, video projections, live music, and drama. Under the direction of Yngvild Aspeli, this acclaimed adaptation follows Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of the great white whale—an unforgettable journey into ambition, obsession, and the enigmatic power of nature.

This production features seven actors, fifty puppets, and an astonishing life-sized whale. Through skillful puppetry and Aspeli’s imaginative staging, the tale unfolds as an exploration of the human spirit and its deepest struggles, set against the limitless expanse of the sea. Described as ‘exquisite’ by The New York Times, this adaptation of Moby Dick captures the story’s epic scale and emotional resonance while offering a strikingly contemporary perspective.

MimeLondon, directed by Helen Lannaghan and Joseph Seelig, brings four powerful performances from international theatre companies, each offering a unique fusion of storytelling and visual artistry.