WHAT’S ON
Sharmanka is a visually rich experience. The best way to experience its world is to come and see one of the shows in Glasgow! Each show features a selection of uniquely crafted kinetic artworks, enhanced by synchronised soundtracks and bespoke lighting designs. Hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible mechanical choreography, telling the funny and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death.
There are two shows to choose from. Check our the trailers and read the descriptions to help you decide which one you want to come to see first!
PROMENADE | running time 45 mins
Promenade is one of Sharmanka’s two main shows. It’s popular with audiences of all ages and features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland. Much loved Titanic, Willy the Belfry, Rag n’ Bone Man, Orient Express and The Loom are all featured in the Promenade. .
For full age recommendation info and details about audience movement and access during shows please see details below.
WHEELS OF LIFE | running time 45 mins
Wheels of Life is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia including the gem of our collection – Wooden Kinemats which were created in the Soviet Union era. The show also includes a selection of some of the recent works. Wheels of Life’s darker atmosphere and themes and are more suitable for our adult audiences and not recommended for most children.
For full age recommendation info and details about audience movement and access during shows please see details below.
PRIVATE / GROUP BOOKING
In addition to the regular shows, we are continuing to offer the option of booking a private show of your own!
To book an exclusive access to Sharmanka with the best viewing experience – please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/sharmankagroups.
CHILDREN’S POLICY / AGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Sharmanka has welcomed audiences of all ages for over three decades, with majority of younger audiences responding very positively to our shows. A lot of the children are fascinated and mesmerised by the experience.
Below are our recommendations, based on our experience with the younger audience, however we cannot guarantee a specific reaction and encourage to have a look at some of the images and video footage of Sharmanka’s work in action, so you know what to expect and to help you determine suitability.
Promenade and Journey shows are not recommended for children under the age of 4. This is due to dark lighting and intermittently loud soundtrack.
Wheels Of Life show is not recommended for children under the age of 12. This is due to ‘darker’ themes & atmosphere of the show, as well as dark lighting and intermittently loud soundtrack.
If your child becomes unsettled to an extent that it disturbs other audiences’ experience, there is calm, brightly lit space available just outside our gallery to allow your child to recover before returning to the show.
Push Buggies / Prams are not allowed during the show. They can be left at the reception.
ACCESS DURING SHOWS
TRONGATE 103 and our venue is fully accessible. Sharmanka’s space (on the 1st floor accessible by lift) is all on one level, however we have a limited space in our theatre so please advise if your party includes wheelchair users.
PROMENADE (45 mins duration) the audience is required to move around the space following the action for the first 25 minutes. Some seating is available throughout the space. Last 20 minutes of the show is seated.
WHEELS OF LIFE (45 mins duration) first 10 minutes of the show is seated. After that the audience is required to move around the space following the action for 20 minutes. Some seating is available throughout the space. Last 15 minutes of the show is also seated.
Please note that all timings are approximate.
PETS
Please note that no pets are allowed in Sharmanka unless it’s a guide dog. Some exceptions may be made but this has to be agreed in advance with the management.