Drawing inspiration from ‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’ by Richard Matheson, Shrink examines our ability to be individual. The flexible yet diminishing space encourages a physical dialogue to be adopted amongst the dancers as their proximity constantly minimises. The ever-contracting sci-fi landscape sees them tussle through flailing states of lax and rebel independence, eventually surrendering to the rhythmic rigour and homogeny of structure.
Length: 25 minutes
Commissioned by LINK Dance Company
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PREMIERE
Geoff Gibbs Theatre, Perth, May 22 - 25 2019
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CAST AND CREATIVES
Choreographer: Scott Elstermann
Dancers: Emily Coles, Tessa Gisby, Alex Kay, Thomas Mullane, Jo Omodei, Bethany Reece, Giorgia Schijf, Emily Tuckwell
Composer: Michael Terren
Lighting designer: Matthew Marshall
Costume designer: Maeli Cherel
Stage manager: Finlay Pedler
Photography: Stephen Heath
Thank you to Michael Whaites
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TOURING
Montpellier, France (Mouvements sur la ville) - June 22 2019
Melbourne, Australia (Dancehouse) - November 14-15 2019
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