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Rules for Safe Lifting | Extract
Rules for Safe Lifting began as an imagined reality of a lonely figure pictured within a health and safety poster in the depths of the basement at Sadler's Wells; of a man demonstrating how to lift a box correctly.
Hued by themes of loneliness, monotony and inevitably this surreal, darkly comedic, character portrait explored the bizarre life of someone whose entire existence is based upon executing one simple task.
A 20 minute extract of the new work will be shared at Light Space Leeds’ Scratch night alongside other works by an incredible lineup of local artists.
Ensemble de Trois
An evening of three dance works, by British choreographer and director John-William Watson. In Ensemble de Trois you are invited to take a journey through three stages of an artist and their artwork; through their first ever work, a piece of current repertoire and a new commission by Théâtre Basse Passière.
From a vividly nostalgic, micri-solo exploring new beginnings, created at the height of Watson’s adolescence, through a solo which part silent-film part character study explores our fragile relationship with life and death, to a highly musical, surreal duet scored to anything from Chopin to Tchaikovsky.
Comprised of three highly contrasting pieces, all set to works of classical music, the evening is a humorous exploration of the beauty of the past, the fragility of the present and the absurdity of the unknown; the future.
4X20 Choreography Platform
Pavilion Dance South West are delighted to present this unique 4×20 choreography platform in partnership with Messums Wiltshire, a pioneering centre for arts and creative endeavour.
This 4×20 platform commissions two emerging and innovative choreographers to present two 20 minute pieces of work, one pre-existing and one newly developed choreographic work with a maximum of 4 dancers. Hence 4×20!
The two choreographers selected for 2023 are Chandenie Gobardhan and John-William Watson. Each will perform strikingly different pieces with contemporary and nostalgia, mixed with tradition and humour. Premiering at Messums Festival of Dance this summer, this is one not to miss!
Why This Chair Does Not Exist
John-William Watson brings ‘Why This Chair Does Not Exist’ to London’s historic Bartholomew Fair.
East London Dance takes over New Street Square to present an entertaining live programme of stunning professional dance performances, shining a light on London's amazing dance talent from stage and screen. Everyone is invited to this hidden gem in the City, to enjoy spectacular dance performances and listen to soulful and uplifting music from local DJs. There will be a surprise performance at the end which will get everyone nostalgic for 90's parties. Let us make Thursdays the new Saturday and get the City dancing!