"Cigarettes and Excuses" explores the idea of "forcing love upon yourself" in a contemporary society. The setting is a run down singles bar and the situation is desperate.

See the girl who obviates her own reality in favour of romantic narratives she can never live up to; the man who will dampen your hopes with his truth; the eyes that betray us when we say we are happy and the lies we don't think twice about telling.

'Smoke Yourself Slim' have been exploring the ideas and expectations of modern dating rituals. We have explored mediums such as internet dating, blind dating and speed dating in order to compile research material. We immersed ourselves into the repetetive pursuit of LOVE and discovered for ourselves just how easily you can find someone. Although not neccesarily "the one".

Dhaniella Mauger & Robert Redmar

Laura Gabriella Perkins

Robert Redmer & Iara Arana Solano

Naia Headland-Vanni, Artistic Director/Writer