019...The Place’s Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) present an entertaining and inspiring evening...

SUMMER 2019

theplace.org.uk 020 7121 1100 #exploredance

LONDON’SBOLDEST DANCE THEATRE

CLAIRE CUNNINGHAM &

JESS CURTIS

THE WAY YOU LOOK

(AT ME) TONIGHT

TUE 14 & WED 15 MAY | 7.30pm£17 | £13 concs

Dancing, singing and telling stories, Claire Cunningham and Jess Curtis combine performance, music, and video to wrestle (sometimes literally) with important questions about our habits and practices of perceiving each other and the world.

TUE 14 MAY Sign Language Interpreted Audio Described

WED 15 MAY Pre-show Touch Tour Audio Described

VERA TUSSING

& ESSE VANDERBRUGGEN

BOTH, TWO

SAT 11 MAY | 7.30pm£17 | £13 concs

Two female bodies entwine until they become one. Or three? Or none? Where does a body actually begin? Taking the duet form as a starting point, Vera Tussing and Esse Vanderbruggen research the limits of human comprehensibility and explore what it means to be two together nowadays.


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SEETA PATELTHE RITE OF SPRING

FRI 17 & SAT 18 MAY | 7.30pm£17 | £13 concs

Award-winning choreographer Seeta Patel re-imagines the iconic ballet through classical Indian dance style, Bharatanatyam. Set to be an exciting flirtation between East and West, this new production showcases some of the finest international classical dance talent. Technical, powerful, dynamic and evocative movement is driven by Stravinsky’s epic score.

Joining the evening will be three of Sadler’s Wells’ National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) alumni and three Bharatanatyam artists presenting Dance Dialogues, a work where Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance coexist.

EXPLORER OFFER: Book for two or more shows within the same transaction and get 20% OFF

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LONDON CONTEMPORARY

DANCE SCHOOL

POSTGRADUATE CHOREOGRAPHYWED 22 & THU 23 MAY | 7.30pm£15 | £10 concs | £8 studentsImmerse yourself in an evening of new choreography by the School’s Developing Artistic Practice Postgraduate students; Greta Gauhe, Alicja Nauman and Shelley Owen.

BODHI PROJECT & EDGE DANCE COMPANY FRI 24 MAY | 7.30pm£15 | £10 concs | £8 studentsPostgraduate dancers from Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD) and London Contemporary Dance School come together for a shared show.

VERVESAT 25 MAY | 7.30pm£15 | £10 concs | £8 studentsPhysically charged new dance works performed by the postgraduate company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance. See where dance is right now, and where it may go next.

LOLA MAURYBROUHAHA

WED 29 MAY | 7.30pm £17 | £13 concs

Drawing inspiration from rituals and carnivals, BROUHAHA submerges finely crafted dances in experimental soundscapes to create a multi-layered experience, which at times is chaotic and at times a harmonious mess.P

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A FESTIVAL OF KOREAN DANCEFRI 31 MAY,

TUE 4 & FRI 7 JUN

The Place is delighted to be collaborating with London’s Korean Cultural Centre and Korea Arts Management Service to present A Festival of Korean Dance for the second year running.

This year’s carefully curated week-long festival offers audiences the rare chance to see the thrilling Modern Table Dance Company as well as performances from acclaimed artists performing in the UK for the first time ever.

MODERN TABLE DANCE COMPANYSOK-DO (VELOCITY)

FRI 31 MAY | 7.30pm£17 | £13 concs

Combining traditional Korean dance with contemporary movement, eight virtuoso male dancers display extraordinary physical prowess in a journey propelled by the rhythmic sounds of live Ajaeng music (traditional Korean stringed instrument). P

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There will be ancillary events programmed around the Festival, please visit theplace.org.uk/koreandance for updates.

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TRIPLE BILL

FRI 7 JUN | 7.30pm£17 | £13 concs

CHOI X KANG PROJECTCOMPLEMENT

Using a camera as an apparatus that captures and influences objects it focuses on, this imaginative work asks: ‘what happens to the world out of our eyesight’.

GOBLIN PARTYONCE UPON A TIME

By deconstructing and creatively retelling ancient Korean stories, Once Upon A Time aims to reconnect audiences with the humour and traditions of yesteryear.

NONAME SOSUSILENTIUM

Cleverly playing with stage lighting this captivating performance invites you to view the body as an optical illusion and decipher what is reality.


ART PROJECT BORA

TUE 4 JUN | 7.30pm£17 | £13 concs

SOMOONamed after a classical Korean mask, Somoo uses traditional Asian gestures to convey imagery of the female body through a feminist lens.

A LONG TALK TO ONESELFIn A Long Talk to Oneself, choreographer/dancer Bora Kim conducts a conversation with a video of herself projected on stage. Through expressive movement, Kim lays bare a deeply moving tenderness and fragility revealing stories from her own experiences. P

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DOUBLE BILL

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BORDER CROSSINGS’

ORIGINS FESTIVAL PRESENTS

AVA DANCE COMPANYNO WOMAN’S LAND

FRI 14 & SAT 15 JUN | 7.30pm£17 | £13 concs

Two women, two generations, two cultures, two lands.

An extraordinary encounter between an Inuk elder and a Spanish dancer, sharing traditions, histories, humour, prejudices and fears - far away from their native lands.

LOST DOGJULIET & ROMEO

TUE 18 – SAT 22 JUN | 7.30pm£20 | £13 concs

Lost Dog’s critically acclaimed re-telling of the Shakespeare classic returns.

What if Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding but instead grew up and lived happily ever after. Well lived at least. Blending dance, theatre and comedy this sharp duet takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity.

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LONDON CONTEMPORARY

DANCE SCHOOL

GRADUATION PERFORMANCES STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHYFRI 5 JUL | 7.30pm £15 | £10 concs | £8 students Experience the best student choreography and performance in this selection of work created during this year.

COMMISSIONED WORKSTUE 9 - FRI 12 JUL | 7.30pm £15 | £10 concs | £8 students The highlight of London Contemporary Dance School’s performance calendar sees students perform new works created in collaboration with invited artists. This year we premiere work by Holly Blakey, Samir Kennedy, Eve Stainton and Florence Peake, and marikiscrycrycry.

EDUCATION MATINEEWED 10 JUL | 1pm £10 | £5 concsA range of student works specially selected for young people. Audience discussion in response to each performance is encouraged, and facilitated by our Creative Learning team.

EDGE DANCE COMPANY

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TUE 25 - THU 27 JUN | 7.30pm£15 | £10 concs | £8 students

EDGE Dance Company, London Contemporary Dance School’s postgraduate performing company, is proud to present a triple bill of new works for their 2019 tour by award-winning choreographers Hagit Yakira, Fabio Liberti and Jorge Crecis. P

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FAMILY DANCE DAY

SAT 20 JUL | 11am - 4pmShows: £8 child | £10 adult Workshops: from £8 for adult and child

Don’t miss London’s most exciting familydance event of the year!

For one day only The Place is jam-packed full of entertaining dance performances, inspiring workshops and unexpected surprises, especially programmed for children and their families.

Family Dance Day will be twinning up with the British Library’s family day. Keep an eye on theplace.org.uk/familydanceday for updates on activities.

CENTRE FOR

ADVANCE TRAINING (CAT)

SUMMER SHOW

SAT 3 AUG | 4pm & 7.30pm£12 | £9 concs

The Place’s Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) present an entertaining and inspiring evening of dance.

Performers aged between 11 - 18 years are selected to join the CAT programme for their exceptional potential in dance. This showcase is a culmination of the incredible training they receive throughout the year and an intensive week of working creatively with professional artists.P

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CAMDEN PRIMARY SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

THE PLACE ON TOUR

Now in its third year, our Partner School programme keeps on growing, helping us to realise our vision to connect young people living and learning in Camden with dance as makers, performers and audience members. This year, across two nights (Wed 8 & Thu 9 May), we welcome over 450 local children from our nine Partner Schools to share their creative work in performance pieces created by our professional dance artists.

If you’d like to know more about the programme please email [email protected]

London’s boldest dance theatre takes hit shows out on the road this summer!

We’re heading to Motherworks at Cambridge Junction on Sat 8 Jun, and Suffolk’s Latitude Festival on Fri 19 Jul. And we return to the Edinburgh Fringe in August – keep an eye on theplace.org.uk/touring for more details of the much-loved shows that we’re bringing to the festival. Be a part of the conversation at #theplacefringe.P

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HOW TO BOOKOnline: theplace.org.uk

Telephone: 020 7121 1100

In Person: The Place, 17 Duke’s Road, London, WC1H 9PY (Open Mon-Sat, 10.30am-5pm on non-performance days and until 15 minutes after the start of any evening performance.)

GROUP BOOKINGSDiscounts are often available for educationgroups and other groups of 10+. Contact Box Office on 020 7121 1100 or [email protected] for more information.

HOW TO FIND US

ACCESSWe have lifts to all levels of our building, an induction loop at box office and a Sennheiser infra-red system in our main auditorium. Concession tickets and free tickets for companions are available and guide and assistance animals are welcome to accompany you into the theatre. The majority of our shows are visual performances. We programme performances with BSL interpretation, Captioning, Audio Description and also relaxed, family friendly and Parent and Baby performances. For more information please call our box office team 020 7121 1100 or visit our access page theplace.org.uk/access

This brochure is available electronically and in large print on request.

SUPPORT USAs a registered charity The Place relieson the generosity of those who share ourpassion. If you feel inspired and would liketo become more involved we would welcomethe opportunity to explore with you themany ways in which you can support ourwork. Please contact our Development team:[email protected] or visit thewebsite theplace.org.uk/support forfurther information.

CONTENT ADVICEThe Place presents cutting-edge, experimental and sometimes provocative work. Shows may include nudity, strong language and other material that may not be suitable for some audiences, please check the website for age recommendations. If you would like guidance, please contact the Box Office. All information stated in this brochure is correct at time of printing and is subject to change.

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The Place is on Duke’s Road, off Euston Road.

It is opposite St Pancras Church and next door

to the Premier Inn.

Euston, King’s Cross St Pancras,

Russell Square and Euston Square

DRINK, MEET AND EATThe Place café is open from 10am (Mon-Sat). The Place theatre bar is open from one hour before each performance. The theatre bar is also available to hire. Visit our website for more details.

CALENDARWED 8 & THU 9 MAY CAMDEN PRIMARY SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

SAT 11 MAY VERA TUSSING & ESSE VANDERBRUGGEN

TUE 14 & WED 15 MAY CLAIRE CUNNINGHAM AND JESS CURTIS

FRI 17 & SAT 18 MAY SEETA PATEL

WED 22 - SAT 25 MAY LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE CHOREOGRAPHY | BODHI PROJECT & EDGE DANCE COMPANY | VERVE

WED 29 MAY LOLA MAURY

FRI 31 MAY, TUE 4 & FRI 7 JUN A FESTIVAL OF KOREAN DANCE

FRI 14 & SAT 15 JUN BORDER CROSSINGS’ ORIGINS FESTIVAL PRESENTS AVA DANCE COMPANY

TUE 18 – SAT 22 JUN LOST DOG

TUE 25 - THU 27 JUN EDGE DANCE COMPANY

FRI 5 – FRI 12 JUL LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL GRADUATION PERFORMANCES

SAT 20 JUL FAMILY DANCE DAY

SAT 3 AUG CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TRAINING (CAT) SUMMER SHOW


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A company limited by guarantee, registered in England 883094.

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SPECTATOR SCHOOLDelve deeper into our theatre programme through Spectator School events which include; Artist Q&As, workshops, discussions, exhibitions, and more.

For updates on Spectator School events visit: theplace.org.uk/spectatorschool

CLASSES & COURSESEnjoy watching dance? How about taking part? The Place offers a range of evening and weekend classes for all ages and abilities.

To find out more visit:theplace.org.uk/participation

MOTHERS WHO MAKEThe Place is excited to be the North London hub for Mothers Who Make - a peer support group and creative exchange initiative for mothers who are artists, professional or otherwise.

To find out more visit:theplace.org.uk/motherswhomake

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