A king, a preacher, a writer. Three men confront life’s complexities and contradictions, asking questions about power, desire and morality. This bold, one-man performance captures the human experience.
Ecclesiastes: Chasing the Wind is a bold, one-man play that brings new life to an ancient text. Performed by Neil Modra, it tells the story of a king, a preacher and a writer – all wrestling with life’s biggest questions: What gives life meaning? Why do we chase things that never satisfy? How should we live?Told entirely by one performer and set inside the atmospheric walls of a real church, this is a powerful theatrical experience unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s the first time Ecclesiastes has been told through three characters – and the result is profound, poetic and unexpectedly moving.The king is driven by power and pleasure, the preacher questions faith and doubt, and the writer searches for truth in a confusing world. As they confront their own beliefs, they also discover moments of clarity and connection. But the questions they grapple with aren’t just theirs – they’re yours too. The audience is invited to reflect, question and consider their own beliefs.Modra’s performance is both simple and striking, balancing heavy reflections with moments of levity, capturing the full spectrum of human experience. Costumed mannequins with Modra’s bearded likeness represent each character, positioned in a set designed to evoke an ancient king’s throne room. The staging keeps the focus on the storytelling, letting the ideas and emotions take centre stage.This isn’t just a retelling of the book of Ecclesiastes – it’s an exploration of universal human questions that still matter today. Whether you’re religious or not, the play challenges you to think about what you value, what you seek and what truly matters.Ecclesiastes: Chasing the Wind is for anyone curious about life’s big questions. It’s thought-provoking, moving, and it will stay with you long after the final bow.
