Witness

Witnessthe main piece in this double-bill, turns the spotlight on mental health in an original and moving portrayal of how loved ones cope, when mental health problems take hold of someone close. Featuring a rich mix of dance and movement styles, intimate solos, emotive duetsand powerful ensembles combine to create a view of mental health, which you simply won’t forget.  Touching, sad, funny and absurd,this is relevant and up-to-the-minute dance theatre.

Words Unspoken, a dynamic short work, is the opening piece of the double-bill and features five dancers performing flawlessly formed movements in a striking and synchronized style.  Dynamic, brave and resonant, Words Unspoken is a physical representation of stories collected from the dancers and choreographers – untold secrets, memories and events that they have concealed from others.  The work was first created on Spanish company La Mov and Company Chameleon are delighted to present the work for the first time as part of this double-bill.

 

Production Details

Duration
67 mins

Created
2016

Choreography
Witness: Kevin Edward Turner | Words Unspoken: Kevin Edward Turner and Anthony Missen

Music                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Witness - Miguel Marin | Words Unspoken - O Yuki Conjugate and Ryuichi Sakamoto

Lighting
Yaron Abulafia

Costume
Emma Bailey

Dramaturg
Andrew Loretto

Performers
Kevin Edward Turner,  Theo Fapohunda, Helen Andrew, Taylor Benjamin, Margarida Macieira

Rehearsal Director
Kevin Edward Turner & Tanya Walker

Production Manager
John Slater

Commissioned By
Words Unspoken is commissioned by LaMov Dance Company in Spain

Supporting_TTC_RGB_Logo_3_1

 

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England Manchester City Council


Lovingly designed and built by Fuzzy Duck