Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Internationally accomplished, experimental physical theatre from Mechanimal. Ghost Sonata is a dramatic ode to our melting ice caps - a ghost story expressed through movement, set design, Nordic folk songs & field recordings."
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A event held at The Island on Wednesday 19th April. The event starts at 20:30.
What does it mean to lose such a massive landscape of ice at the top of the Earth? Blending movement, Arctic songs, northern light, visual design and a stunning soundscape of polar field recordings, Ghost Sonata is a fascinating, poignant new music-led visual performance made between Nordic, UK and European artists.
Mechanimal is an award-winning company that creates devised theatre. It’s led by Tom Bailey. Each project involves collaboration with a range of different artists and researchers. The company makes touring live performance that explores life on a changing planet. Based in Bristol, Mechanimal currently tours performances both nationally and internationally.
Herald Angel award winner, Edinburgh Fringe 2018 for Zugunruhe
Summerhall Lustrum Award winner, Edinburgh Fringe 2019 for Vigil
Summerhall Lustrum Award winner, Edinburgh Fringe 2022 for Megalith
'Beautiful, contemplative... a remarkable and urgent show' - The Guardian on Vigil
'Extraordinary… moving and enlightening' – The New Scientist on Zugunruhe
// Concept & Direction - Tom Bailey // Performer – Emma Bonnici // Sound Design – Aslaug Magnusdottir // Set & Costume – Giulia Pecorari // Song & voice input & support – Nini Julia Bang // Co-director – Kamila Klamut // Creative associates - Charles Sandford & Sinéad Rushe //
www.mechanimal.co.uk
Supported by Nordic Culture Point, Nordic Culture Fund, Arts Council England.
Entry requirements:
Mechanimal is an award-winning company that creates devised theatre. It’s led by Tom Bailey. Each project involves collaboration with a range of different artists and researchers. The company makes touring live performance that explores life on a changing planet. Based in Bristol, Mechanimal currently tours performances both nationally and internationally.
Herald Angel award winner, Edinburgh Fringe 2018 for Zugunruhe
Summerhall Lustrum Award winner, Edinburgh Fringe 2019 for Vigil
Summerhall Lustrum Award winner, Edinburgh Fringe 2022 for Megalith
'Beautiful, contemplative... a remarkable and urgent show' - The Guardian on Vigil
'Extraordinary… moving and enlightening' – The New Scientist on Zugunruhe
// Concept & Direction - Tom Bailey // Performer – Emma Bonnici // Sound Design – Aslaug Magnusdottir // Set & Costume – Giulia Pecorari // Song & voice input & support – Nini Julia Bang // Co-director – Kamila Klamut // Creative associates - Charles Sandford & Sinéad Rushe //
www.mechanimal.co.uk
Supported by Nordic Culture Point, Nordic Culture Fund, Arts Council England.
Entry requirements:
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