Brief Encounters
A new initiative which, this year, introduces gifted young choreographers to Dance Umbrella audiences. A ticket for the main house show on a Brief Encounter night gives you free entry to check out these hot new talents.
A Brief Encounter with... Christian Rizzo / Caty Olive (France)
100% POLYESTER (OBJET DANSANT A DÉFINIR N°36)
Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells
Sat 15 & Sun 16 October 2005, 8pm
An intriguing duet for air and fabric, inspired by the idea of a performance without the body.
A Brief Encounter with... Jean Abreu (UK)
FIJIS
Southbank Centre's Purcell Room
Tue 18 & Wed 19 October 2005, 7pm
Explores concepts of modern sexuality and how human instinct impacts on moral decisions.
A Brief Encounter with... Rashpal Singh Bansal (UK)
DISSONANT & PARALLELS
Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler’s Wells
Fri 21 & Sat 22 October 2005, 6.30pm
A dark exploration into a person's psyche and a work inspired Chinese philosophy.
A Brief Encounter with... Niklas Laustiola (UK)
FACELESS
The Place: Robin Howard Dance Theatre
Sat 5 & Sun 6 November 2005, 7pm
A solo interlaced with film and recorded text that explores themes of identity.
