Tag Archives: psychology

Lord of the Deep: Getting under the skin…

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

In any drama, be it ritual or otherwise, there is a fine line over which you must hover as an ‘actor’. You are not your character. Lines and scenarios that make you look amazing or, alternatively, portray you as evil, … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (5) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Steve continues his dramatic experience as Gilgamesh at the Lord of the Deep workshop weekend: And now we must move swiftly, as the king’s heartbeat quickens with purpose. Again, he watches the Fate Dancers… and begins to see the depths … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Immortality: Dreams… Stuart France

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* When the people of Uruk rebel against the tyranny of Gilgamesh, they petition the Gods… * Hearing their plea the Goddess, Aruru, fashions the twin of Gilgamesh from the clay of her heart and sets him loose in the … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: True colours?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Gilgamesh and Enkidu journey into the wilderness; pursuing the king’s desire for personal glory, the two have left Uruk to seek out the ‘forest demon’, Humbaba. Gilgamesh has vowed to kill the demon and cut down the Great Trees of … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (4) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Steve continues his view of the Lord of the Deep weekend through the eyes of Gilgamesh: And as I watch Gilgamesh ascend towards the vast cliff-edge from which his life must fall, I wonder about the origin of the ‘play’ … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Going for gold…

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

One of the ‘simple pleasures’ of working on the Silent Eye workshops is that I get to fulfil my dream to run a wardrobe and props department. I love the challenges of making things work. Most of the time, we … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Coals: Calling…

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* …I have to wonder about Wen. Even before the ‘Wen’ thing she was a little too eager to run off to all the farthest flung reaches of the known universe at the drop of a hat. The ‘hat’ in … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Brothers in arms…

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

In order to indicate the passage of time and distance in our story, we tend to walk the circular form of the temple. The third ritual drama began with Shamhat giving Enkidu one of her own scarlet robes and leading … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Coals: Telling Stone…

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* …I wait until I see Wen’s shoulders shaking with grief then go and collect her. As I said earlier, I do not really know why she has to keep punishing herself in this way. Foolishly, we walk back along … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (3) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Steve continues to share his experience of the weekend from the perspective of Gilgamesh: Entranced by the living spell that is the movement of the Fate Dancers across their patterned marble floor, I, Gilgamesh – for the other is passive … Continue reading →

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