Performers: Sarah Dowling, Delia Ceruti, Danie Phung, Nich Galzin, Chiara Corbetta
Video: Dan Martin
Video: Dan Martin
QUIMERA
"My friend and I loved QUIMERA- It was wonderfully surreal and we both found it very affecting" Lillian, audience member at Jacksons Lane
"I loved the show, and found it extremely moving – it resonated with me"
David, audience member at Jacksons Lane
"I thought the show was extraordinary, by turns exhilarating and nightmarish"
Peter, audience member at Circomedia
"I really enjoyed the show, I was captured by the physical movement and expression and reminded of scenes and imagery in paintings and masters drawings I've seen years ago! Captivating and surreal for me!"
Lucy, audience member at Circomedia
ITALY
12 July 2019- DAMSLab, Bologna (excerpt)
13 July 2019- Arena del Sole, Bologna- QUIMERA film screening
UK
20 September 2019- Circomedia, Bristol- Full performance
18, 19 October 2019- Jackson’s Lane, London- Full performance
24 October 2019- The Point, Eastleigh- Full performance
25 February 2020- Corn Exchange, Newbury
12 July 2019- DAMSLab, Bologna (excerpt)
13 July 2019- Arena del Sole, Bologna- QUIMERA film screening
UK
20 September 2019- Circomedia, Bristol- Full performance
18, 19 October 2019- Jackson’s Lane, London- Full performance
24 October 2019- The Point, Eastleigh- Full performance
25 February 2020- Corn Exchange, Newbury
A multidisciplinary performance and dance film bringing together dance, circus and theatre artists.
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Dance meets circus in QUIMERA, a powerful and darkly funny performance inspired by Cervantes’ D. Quixote.
Meet Quimera, a retiree who wants to change the world... emerging from her tiny room into a fantastical landscape that inadvertently leads her to becoming a hero.
This whimsical show blends reality, routine and madness into a surreal and transformative performance that is unforgettable. With bold contemporary dance, stunning aerial and acrobatics, choreographer Neus Gil Cortés effortlessly blends humour with quirky and extreme physicality.
Nua Dance's newest and most ambitious work to date features a five person intergenerational ensemble of circus and dance artists, led by Sarah Dowling (Royal Opera House associate artist)
Watch a section of the film here and keep in touch for future screenings of the full short film in a venue or festival near you.
Dance meets circus in QUIMERA, a powerful and darkly funny performance inspired by Cervantes’ D. Quixote.
Meet Quimera, a retiree who wants to change the world... emerging from her tiny room into a fantastical landscape that inadvertently leads her to becoming a hero.
This whimsical show blends reality, routine and madness into a surreal and transformative performance that is unforgettable. With bold contemporary dance, stunning aerial and acrobatics, choreographer Neus Gil Cortés effortlessly blends humour with quirky and extreme physicality.
Nua Dance's newest and most ambitious work to date features a five person intergenerational ensemble of circus and dance artists, led by Sarah Dowling (Royal Opera House associate artist)
Watch a section of the film here and keep in touch for future screenings of the full short film in a venue or festival near you.
Photo: Dan Welldon
Photo: Danny Kacew
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creative teamDirector&choreographer:
Neus Gil Cortés Composer: Nick Murray Light Designer: Jordi Perez Costume Designer: Clara Pinto (2019) Pupula Duplex(2018) Set Designer: Francesc Serra Vila (2019) Film in collaboration with Motion Dance Collective DOP: James Williams Edit: Omari Carter Performers: Sarah Dowling (Quimera) Delia Ceruti (Circus artist 2019) Tori McGrory (Circus artist 2018) Nich Galzin (Circus artist) Daniel Phung (Dancer) Chiara Corbetta (Dancer 2019) Neus Gil Cortés (Dancer 2018) Producer: Treacle Holasz |
development
Quimera had a first stage of development in April 2017, with creative laboratories at Teatro Circo Price(Madrid) and C.I.N.E Sineu (Mallorca). The laboratories gathered more than twenty artists including actresses, circus artists, dancers and writers. More info about the laboratories here
The first part of the piece was shown at Conde Duque Theatre, as part of Ellas Crean festival, alongside other selected works from the Liga de la Mujeres Profesionales del Teatro (LMPT). Watch an excerpt
Neus received mentoring in this first stage of the creation from theatre director and playwright Eva Redondo, an initiative of LMPT.
Quimera had a second stage of development in 2018 supported by Arts Council England, Alacran Group, Jackson's Lane and Dance City and included empowering workshops with retired women.
The first part of the piece was shown at Conde Duque Theatre, as part of Ellas Crean festival, alongside other selected works from the Liga de la Mujeres Profesionales del Teatro (LMPT). Watch an excerpt
Neus received mentoring in this first stage of the creation from theatre director and playwright Eva Redondo, an initiative of LMPT.
Quimera had a second stage of development in 2018 supported by Arts Council England, Alacran Group, Jackson's Lane and Dance City and included empowering workshops with retired women.
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