This new work explores our relationship to self & others, questioning how we view our place within ecology through our connection with nature, consciously & somatically.
The performer is viewed within a life size specimen cabinet, drawing on imagery from an era when specimens were contained behind glass with parallels to our modern screen based connection to the natural world.
The costumes were inspired by the collections of starfish and sea urchins within Sladen’s study at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter. The process of the original costume and sound design evolved alongside studio exploration with the performers.
Concept & Design: Ruth Bell.
Co-choreography & Performance: Donald Craigie, Willa Faulker, Malin Kvist, Clare Parker, Maria Tarokh.
Costume: Ruth Bell.
Sound Design: Jenny Pill.
Additional music: Watermusic-William Baskinski, Wyla-Johan Caroe
Important information
Running time:
40 minutes approx
Age guideline:
All Ages
Sensory notice & content warnings
Further content information will become available for this production soon.
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“So moving. Such a sense of benevolent exploration and a powerful naivety”
“Amazing use of tension and fluid movement”
“Very captivating and beautiful”
“Sea creatures like the three graces, glutinous, & mesmerising. Imagine Jane Austen underwater”
