Normative?
A choreographic reflection on the heteronormative manifesto
The Stages of Normative?
Research and Development
Short Version
Feedback Sharing
The Premiere
Nathan Ishar - Eastman Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Nathan Ishar - Eastman Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Research and Development, 2017
Exploring the concept of a heteronormative manifesto this work delves into the subject of conversion therapy. Whilst in Antwerp Page worked with company member Adriana Berwert to create a solo exploring the methods used to abduct victims of conversion therapy or predetermined homophobic abuse. With guidance from Fabian Thomé Duten (Eastman) this solo developed and will now act at the focus point for the development of 'Normative?' ahead of its debut in October as part of the Emerge Festival 2017.
Gele Zaal - Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, August 2017, Antwerp.
Cast:
Adriana Berwert
Short Version, 2017
Exploring the concept of a heteronormative manifesto this work delves into the subject of conversion therapy and the effect of Anti-Gay Propaganda Laws in Russia. Developed from the solo version of the work, the short version focused on the narrative of four individuals through the methods used to conform one to a heteronormative manifesto. The short version debuted as part of the Emerge Festival 2017.
The Space Theatre, October/November 2017, London.
Cast:
Jos Bandes
Samuel Baskett
Amanda Forsberg Fahller
Bobby Harding
Work in Progress - Feedback Sharing at Studio Wayne McGregor, 2018
Exploring the concept of a heteronormative manifesto this work delves into the events of Chechnya, Russia and the traumatic events of the 'Gay Purge' Developed from the short version this work in progress performance featured 28 dancers in a 27 minute version of the work that creates a reflection on the realities that many people face across the globe.
Studio Wayne McGregor, April 2018, London.
Cast:
Julia Costa
Amanda Forsberg Fahller
Robyn Johnson
Anna Radeczki
Natalia Meska
Gilles Geissbühler
Jos Bandes
Gianni Baldi
Marina Novopashina
Anna Broome
Iona McGuire
Ellen Finlay
Noëlle Lahaye
Laura Garcia
Trine Strand
Maëlle Omnes
Maya Williams
Jazzula Donoghue
Lauren Waller
Alexandra Holmberg
Luke Esslemont
Júlia Cateano
Synne Lundesgaard
Clara Cowen
Lucia Priecelova
Ella Cooper
Federico Gambarini
Jiaxin Yuan
Oxford Premiere - Offbeat Festival at Old Fire Station Theatre, 2018
Exploring the concept of a heteronormative manifesto this work delves into the events of Chechnya, Russia and the traumatic events of the 'Gay Purge'/ Developed from the short version this work in progress performance featured 28 dancers in a 27 minute version of the work that creates a reflection on the realities that many people face across the globe.
Arts at OFS, June 2018, Oxford.
Cast:
Julia Costa
Amanda Forsberg Fahller
Robyn Johnson
Cameron Richards
Natalia Meska
Gilles Geissbühler
Jos Bandes
Gianni Baldi
Marina Novopashina
Anna Broome
Marie - Anna Carfour
Laure Dubanet
Laura Engholm
Abbie Smith
Lauren Dias
Miel Sabre
Constança Pimentão
Jazzula Donoghue
Izzy Cattarell
Lucia Priecelova
Kennet Robertsen
Federica Bertani
Becca Hunt
Beth Craythorne
Thomas Page
Jiaxin Yuan
Pagan Hunt
Paulina Bazala