Ella Mesma Company have been working with Technology experts for this piece of Dance Theatre which combines stunning choreography and a fantastic cast with technology and a touch of humour to challenge the human collision of difference. Timely in the wake of Brexit, the underwater world is a hopeful alternative reality, a world where the audience can explore what is gained and what is lost through cultural exchange and connection.
Musician Sabio Janiak who created the composition has composed for a number of professional dancers including Hofesh Schecter.
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QUOTES
“Artistically, scientifically and culturally significant… a powerful and dramatic work of richly layered relevancies.” Katy Noakes, OneDance UK
“Ella has situated (Foreign Bodies) at a fertile intersection of styles and approaches to dance.” Dan Canham, Artistic Director, Stillhouse
“I was absolutely mesmerised”Heidi Samson, Youth Worker, Creative Youth Network
“A human dive in to a multi-sensory experience of dual parallels & contradictions. An important story that places the audience in the shoes of the protagonist.”Elsabet Yonas
“Strong idea and led by an amazing internationally known choreographer/dancer Ella Mesma with a fierce team. Can’t wait to see where this goes” Natalie Teitler
Our Partners and Supporters:
Concept and Direction:
Ella Mesma
Dancers:
Isaac Ouro Gnao
David Evans
Benedicta Valentina
Ofelia Balogun
and we honour and love Patrick Ziza who was involved in the first R&D of the work and Elsabet Yonas, Franck Arnaud Lusbec and Lucia Afonso from the second R&D
Actor:
Milton Lopes (plus the voice of Ama Rouge)
Choreography:
Ella Mesma and Dancers
Script:
Ella Mesma
with extracts written by Dr Edson Burton and input from Milton Lopes, Luke Pell and Joe Williams
Costume:
Sabrina Henry
Lighting:
Ciaran Cunningham
Music:
Written by Sabio Janiak
Piano, vocal, didgeridoo, ocarina, drums, programming, percussion, clarinet, electronica by Sabio Janiak
Duele vocal by Ella Mesma
Povo vocal by Nuno Silva
Technology:
Benjamin Winstone (Gentleman Octopus) (Initial stages)
Dramaturgical Support:
Luke Pell (through South East Dance Collaborate: Dramaturg in Residence 2018) Dr Edson Burton
Photography:
Jessica Mitchell (Earth Motion Photography)
Funding:
Arts Council of England
Metal Liverpool (Change Maker artist in residency 2018)
South East Dance (Collaborate: Dramaturg in Residence 2018)
Eclipse Theatre (Playpot)
Audience members via Crowd Funding
Support:
Trinity Centre, Bristol
Pervasive Media Studio, Bristol
Serendipity, Leicester
Dance City, Newcastle
Dance Umbrella, London
Sadler’s Wells, London
Mentoring:
Fergus Evans (Big Feast)
Degna Stone (Slate Enabler)
Theatre Bristol
Rachel Bradbear
Annie Rigby (Unfolding Theatre via Slate)
Thank you: This work began in 2017 with 1 week of R&D, a further 2 weeks (funded) in 2018, and this two week opportunity in 2019, but has included extensive research spanning continents and crossing borders. A huge thank you to everyone who has been a part of this work, in particular to: Arts Council of England, South East Dance (Dramaturg in Residence 2018), Metal Liverpool, Crowdfunder donaters, Serendipity, Dance City, Patricia Stead, Jeff Dean, Sadler’s Wells, Trinity Centre, Eclipse Theatre, Artists4Artists, Selfe, Hayleigh Sellors, Edson Burton, AIDF, Pervasive Media Studio, Gentleman Octopus, Fergus Evans, Patrick Ziza, Dani Sands, all the performers, Chloe Wills, Mum, Dad and Friends who have supported.
