Earthfall Present Gig at Unity as part of LEAP 2010
Out of unity LEAPs discord as Earthfall present GIG
For unity’s 30th Anniversary, Earthfall presents the 20th Anniversary celebratory tour of GIG – Out of harmony comes discord
In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, the multi award-winning dance and physical theatre company, Earthfall, present a spectacular brand new performance, GIG, playing its way into the unitytheatre on Friday 19th March. Part of the LEAP 2010 festival.
Marking their 26th production since the company’s formation in 1989, Earthfall takes pride in successfully forging radical choreography with live music and strong visual imagery. Founding Artistic Directors, Jim Ennis & Jessica Cohen have rapidly established the company as an outstanding exponent of pioneering dance theatre. Earthfall’s theme-based work is primarily concerned with seeking a personal honesty, passion, and economy in physical performance, to produce multifaceted, quality work which has been performed throughout the world. In testament of their success so far, Earthfall has received several awards for its live performance and film work, including the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Short Film and has twice won the Theatre in Wales Award for Best Dance/Physical Theatre Production.
‘Earthfall are a 21st Century phenomenon, inspired by gritty reality and glitzy technology, creating minute epics with extreme physicality.’ THE GUARDIAN
Looking back over the past two-decades of performance Jim Ennis comments: “Earthfall was established in a year of great political upheaval, predominately in the Eastern bloc, including the defining act of demolishing the Berlin Wall – both a political and physical act that helped shape the performance and choreographic style of the company.
“I’m delighted that we have made it to 20-years and am proud to have become one of Wales’ leading artistic exports. To survive this long in the performing arts world, you have to be both dogged and resilient – Earthfall’s survival and achievements to date are testament to this and our continued collaboration with dedicated and talented artists.
“The pressure, determination and pursuit of new ideas remains the same now as it was in 1989 and we look forward to continuing our production of award-winning work.”
Jessica adds: “From the moment we decided to start Earthfall, it has been like a roller-coaster ride. I’m incredibly proud of our company surviving 20 years, it’s a considerable length of time. Earthfall is truly embedded into my life and the creative process never gets easier; the first day of rehearsal is still a bit like the first day back at school!”
GIG promises to be no exception to Earthfall’s continued repertoire of excellence with a high-octane, satirical rampage through the human condition, featuring dark humour, bold dance, film and award-winning, live music that is both anarchic and melodic in style, composed by Sion Orgon and Frank Naughton.
Four physical performers and two musicians depict the story of a touring alternative/progressive band who are experiencing life from an elevated and somewhat surreal position, far removed from the realities of society, whilst their music and performances continue to encapsulate the world outside. As the band members struggle to make sense of their world, they experience both transient and turbulent relationships, as trashed instruments, bloody noses and drunken reconciliations are witnessed.
Expect to be transported on an emotional journey from the exhilarating and poignant through to the comical and utterly ridiculous.
Directed by Jessica Cohen & Jim Ennis / Designed by Mike Brookes
(An Earthfall / Theatr Brycheiniog co-production)
Earthfall’s GIG at unitytheatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool. Friday 19th March, 8pm. Tickets £9/£7concs. Book now on 0844 873 2888 or click unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk
