New "Funny Bones" announced for 2010
Monday, 20 July, 2009
Here's a sneak preview of a show we're planning for next year, perfect for children and their grown ups...
Choreographed by Enrique Cabrera (Artistic Director, Aracaladanza) and Luca Silvestrini (Artistic Director, Protein), this stimulating and interactive in-the-round experience wil engage everyone involved in an exciting new world of dance and movement.
Available for full international touring from 2010, subject to funding.
If you'd like further information please email Beth Nabbs (Associate Producer, Bare Bones) or call her on 07946 624261.
Watch video footage of DanSense filmed during International Dance Festival Birmingham 2008 (courtesy of Article19 on vimeo.com)
Download the Funny Bones Production Pack.pdf
Image: Laura Caldow (L) & Emma Burns (R) in DanSense, Enrique Cabrera's piece for Funny Bones, first performed as part of Telford Culture Zone and later during International Dance Festival Birmingham 2008 (photographer Edward Moss)
The 5 Man Show is back!
Thursday, 19 February, 2009
Due to venue/audience demand and the overwhelming success of the 2006 tour, The 5 Man Show is making a comeback!
From suave men in suits accompanied by Leonard Bernstein's dramatic Fugues & Riffs (Arthur Pita), to highly physical dance (Liam Steel), and breathtaking lift sequences (David Massingham), this unique dance show for an all-male cast amazed audiences across the UK and abroad!
Feedback from venues
"It was just a fab, mad evening. Our largest contemporary dance audience ever by the way. I put this down to excellent, well thought out marketing and overall package i.e. recognised choreographers, variety of accessible pieces alongside good marketing materials and back up. It really delivered on its promises and marketing. Thank you."
Sally Harrison, General Manager, South Holland Centre, Spalding
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for the Bare Bones performances at Yorkshire Dance on Friday. They were a great success and we were proud to present the company to two full houses."
Portia Simpson, Projects Coordinator, Yorkshire Dance
"We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the opportunity that was given to our students to participate in the choreography workshop with David Massingham. This was an enriching and fascinating experience for them."
Ziva Shochat and Evy Lifshitz-Sternberg, The Academy High School, Tel Aviv
Feedback from audiences
"I have seen a lot of dance and nothing recently that has really given me the gut feeling that this is fantastic, after tonight's performance, especially after Arthur Pita's, I have got it back again. I am excited about dance and watching it - thank you!"
"What can I say? The show was amazing - I loved it as did the 3 people I was with! I am soooooooooo glad I was there. It has really inspired me to want to dance again! It was funny, clever, moving - I just loved it!"
"An absolutely breathtaking performance! We were gripped from the outset...one of THE best performances I have ever seen."
Watch video footage from the 2006 tour (beware strong language and scenes of an adult nature)
View the 2006 tour souvenir programme
Touring from Autumn 2010. To book your date or for further information email Beth Nabbs.
Image: The 5 Man Show, 2006 L-R: Neb Abbott, River Carmalt, Omar Gordon, Andrew Cowan, John Thompson (photographer Johan Persson)
