Rites
Rites explores these contemporary themes in an interplay between contemporary dance-theatre and object theatre.
Rites
A new inter-generational dance/theatre work inspired by Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. This production is an intimate, provocative, humorous and compelling new work that has as its central theme the powerful, but often awkward relationship between a father and a son.
The Rite of Spring - with Nijinsky and Stravinsky as original creators, has had numerous adaptations moving away from the original story of a Russian pagan spring ritual where 'the chosen' one dances herself to death. In this production we have chosen to explore the 'rite of passage' being that journey from boyhood to manhood, and how this is experienced in the relationships between fathers and sons.
Rites explores these contemporary themes in an interplay between contemporary dance-theatre and object theatre.
Creative Team:
Direction/Dramaturgy: Sally Richardson
Choreography: Stefan Karlsson & Danielle Micich
Performers: Stefan and Yvan Karlsson
Lighting: Mike Nanning
Set/Costume: Matt McVeigh
Composition/Sound: Ash Gibson Grieg
Produced in association with Performing Lines WA
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Timeline:
- April/May 2009 Creative Development: Perth
- May 3, 2009 Work-in-progress showing