VI & OSS & ANDRE
Vi & Oss & Andre is an interactive performance for children aged 9-12. Different groups of children occupy the stage space wearing headphones where they are instructed live by two adult performers. They are led through a series of choreographed meetings based on seeing and being together, creating shapes and movements - sometimes alone and other times in groups and pairs. Choosing how they respond they will together create a spontaneous choreography. The children become the performers of the work and go through different stages where they will observe, take a stand, collaborate, watch and dance with each other. They cooperate in silence only with the help of appearance, body language and reactions as a guide. The work seeks to create space for spontaneity, creativity and surprise and open a room that encourages empathy through a shared experience.
Choreography and direction: Hanna Gillgren and Heidi Rustgaard
Dramaturg: Martin Hargreaves
Music composition: Sylvia Hallett
Lighting design: Andy Hammond
Funded by: Arts Council England, Arts Council Norway, Nordic Culture Fund, Fond for Lyd og Bilde, Region Värmland Sweden, Dance4 Nottingham UK and supported via South East Dance and Jerwood Charitable Foundation Dramaturg in Residence programme.
Co-production: Dance4, Laban Theatre and Metal UK, Nordic House Iceland, Region Värmland and Dansens Hus Sweden, Bergen Dansesenter and Liikelaituri Finland, Den Mangfaldige Scenen, Sentralen Ung og Rosendal Teater NO.
Photos: Sara Teresa
Video of full work here
