In Hang in There, Baby, Watson explores our relationship with destiny, fate and decision making from the depths of a new year’s office party. With an original score by Antwerp-based sound-artist and composer Adam Vincent Clarke and an original script written by Watson, this sci-fi dark comedy marks a first in their collaboration with both original music and playwriting.
This “PacMan-esque office nightmare” was Watson’s final commission as a Sadler’s Wells Young Associate, premiering in the Sadler’s Wells main house in October 2022.
Performance History:
Sadler’s Wells Main Stage UK (2022)
Messums West - Festival of Dance UK (2023)
Pavilion Dance South West UK (2023)
Concept and Creation: John-William Watson Performance and Co-Creation: Beth Emmerson, Nya Bardouille, Magdalena Anna Górnikiewicz & Lara Peres Rocha
Original Composition and Sound Design: Adam Vincent Clarke Violin: Sarah Bayens Cello: Mikko Pablo Piano: Markiyan Popil Lighting Design: Ryan Stafford Set & Costume Design: John-William Watson
Rehearsal Direction & Creative Consultant: Jasmine Lily Norton Design & Creative Consultant: Joshua Cartmell
Special thanks to Nóra Fay
Photography by Foteini Christofilopou
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“Not only is this clever and unexpected, it’s also genuinely funny”
— The Reviews Hub