23 April – 19 May 2012

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Mon23April–Sun13May 1.30pm Home BirminghamCityCentre 32-33

Wed25&Thu26April 7.30pm RoyalBalletFlanders//Artifact BirminghamHippodrome 4-5

Thu26–Sat28April 7.30pm DaveSt-PierreCompany// WarwickArtsCentre 6-7 Un Peu de Tendresse Bordel de Merde!

Fri27&Sat28April 8.00pm LouiseLecavalier// ThePatrickCentre, 8-9 Children & A Few Minutes of Lock BirminghamHippodrome

Sat28April 12noon Breathe the Beat Roadshow Bullring,Birmingham 10-11

Tue1&Wed2May 8.00pm DavidToole,LucyHindandRemix ThePatrickCentre, 12-13 DanceCompany//The Impending Storm BirminghamHippodrome

Thu3&Fri4May 7.30pm BirminghamRoyalBallet//Three Short Works TheCrescentTheatre 14-15 (2.30pmFri)

Sat5&Sun6May Various FAMILYWEEKEND:Aracaladanza//Cu-cuco macbirmingham 16-17

Sat5–Mon7May Various FAMILYWEEKEND:Aracaladanza//Clouds macbirmingham 16-17

Sun6&Mon7May Various FAMILYWEEKEND:ShaunParker//Spill CannonHillPark 18-19

Tue8&Wed9May 7.30pm DanzaContemporaneadeCuba BirminghamHippodrome 20-21

Fri11&Sat12May 7.30pm SylvieGuillem&RussellMaliphant//PUSH BirminghamHippodrome 22-23

Sun13May 1.30pm Home Finale Performance BirminghamCityCentre 32-33

Mon14&Tue15May 7.30pm Breakin’ Convention BirminghamHippodrome 24-25

Wed16–Fri18May 8.00pm Circolombia//URBAN BirminghamHippodrome 26-27

Wed16–Sat19May 9.30pm Wings of Desire VictoriaSquare 30-31

Fri18May 6.00pm Desi Moves TownHall 28

Sat19May 7.30pm International Raw Energy TownHall 29

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WeatBrewinDolphin,oneoftheUK’sleadingindependentprivateclientinvestmentcompanies,hadnohesitationinsponsoringIDFBforthesecondtime.We’reveryproudofthefestival’sdiverseappeal,broadandvibrantprogramme,andthebenefititbringsourcommunity–andhopeyouenjoytheexceptionalprogrammethathasbeencarefullycreatedthisyear.

JohnDriver–DivisionalDirector,BrewinDolphin

Formoreinformationaboutourprincipalsponsor,visitbrewin.co.uk.

Showcasingthefinestdancefromaroundtheworld,avibrantblendoflocalandinternationalcollaboration,andahostofinspiredactivitiestotakepartin,we’reabouttoembarkonanevenmoredistinctivefestivalfor2012.

We’rethrilledtobepresentingmanyworldpremieres,includingJessicaLang’sLyric Pieces(p14),jointlycommissionedbyIDFBandBirminghamRoyalBallet,andThe Impending Storm(p12)–anewworkpushingtheboundariesofintegrateddance.Wealsoventureoutdoorsoncemorewiththreenewcreations–Spill(p18),Home(p32),andWings of Desire(p30).

WeremainenormouslygratefulforthegenerousfinancialsupportfromArtsCouncilEngland,BirminghamCityCouncilandAdvantageWest

Midlands.OurfestivalremainsanintegralpartoftheWestMidlandsCultureProgrammeforLondon2012,presentinganincredibleopportunitytoconnectpeoplewiththeLondon2012OlympicandParalympicGamesthroughdance.Inaddition,thisyearwewelcomepart-fundingfromtheEuropeanRegionalDevelopmentFund.We’realsodelightedthatBrewinDolphincontinuesitssupportasprincipalsponsor.

Dancecanbeinspiring,surprising,beautifulandemotional.Whetheryouwanttomoveorbemoved,wehopeyou’llfindwhatyou’relookingforinIDFB2012.

welcome to internAtionAl dAnce festivAl birminghAm 2012

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RoyalBalletFlanders//

artifactWednesday 25 & Thursday 26 April // 7.30pmBirmingham Hippodrome

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ArtisticDirector:KathrynBennetts

In1984,afterbecomingDirectoroftheFrankfurtBallet,WilliamForsythecreatedartifactandforeverchangedthewaywelookatexpressionthroughdance.OlivierAward-winningRoyalBalletFlandersopenstheIDFBprogrammeatBirminghamHippodromewiththisbreathtakingproduction.

Aballetinfourparts,artifactcontainselementsofpuredance,signlanguage,andspokenword,andsometimeswildcombinationsofallofthese.EnhancedbyForsythe’sownlightingdesign,‘brilliantlyatmosphericanddramaticallyeffective’accordingtoTheNewYorkTimes,thispiecechallengesourideasofwhatballetcanbe.

ThisgroundbreakingworkissettopianomusicbyEvaCrossman-HechtandJohannSebastianBach’sChaconnefromPartitaNo.2inDminorforsoloviolin.

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“What is ballet today? Mr. Forsythe

and the Flanders Company have

just shown us the answer.”

NewYorkTimes

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DaveSt-Pierrecompany//

Un peU de tendresse bordel de merde!(a little tenderness for crying oUt loUd!)

Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 April // 7.30pm Warwick Arts Centre

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Humanbeingsarestupid.Theyalwaysfallfoolishlyinlove,knowingfullwellthattheseparationtheywillnodoubtexperiencewillcrushthem.Moremoronicthanever,however,theysetoffmadlyinsearchoftenderness.

Exploringtheconstantneedforloveandtendernessthisstriking,chaoticandtransfixingproductionuseshumourtotackletaboosubjects.Twentydancers,nakedbothliterallyandfiguratively,takeyoufrommomentsofhilaritytotheheartbreakinglyemotional.Astheyleapwithprimalurgency,orliecrumpledanddefeatedontheground,anarratorleadstheaudienceonajourneytowardsabreathtakinglybeautifulandmovingfinale.

Controversial,emotionallychargedandoutrageouslyfunny,thisisararechancetoexperienceoneofthemostprovocativedancetheatreperformancesindecades.

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“There are moments of beauty … and a genuine humour that is rare in contemporary dance.”TheStage Image:DaveSt-Pierre

LouiseLecavalier//

children & a few minUtes of lockFriday 27 & Saturday 28 April // 8pm The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome

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LouiseLecavalierisaniconofcontemporarydancetheworldover.AsÉdouardLock’smuseinLaLaLaHumanStepsforeighteenyears,shewasarguablyasidentifiedwiththecompany’senergetic,acrobaticandathleticstyleasLockhimself.

Inthisdoublebill,LouiserevisitsanumberofduetsfromhertimewithLockinaFewminutesofLock,alongsidechildrenbyUKchoreographerNigelCharnock,exploringarelationshipatbreakingpoint.

PerformedtogetherwithPatrickLamothe,childrenisaplayfultakeontheheavenandhellofacoupletryingtostaytogetherforthemselvesandfortheirchildren.Attimesalone,attimesunited,theysearchforeachother,embrace,tussle,joyfullyletthemselvesgo,clash,resisteachother,loseeachother.

SettothemusicofIggyPop,aFewminutesofLockisaconversationbetweenbodies–intimate,fraternal,passionate.Spurredbythechallenge,andbythedesiretofindout‘whatthebodyremembers’,LecavalierplungesbackintoformeraccompliceÉdouardLock’sextreme,incandescentstyleofdance,joinedbyLaLaLa’sformerdancerKeirKnight.

Louise Lecavalier is supported by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Montreal Arts Council.

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“It seems as though the space around her is bent

and shaped by the very force of her.”

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outdoorDanceProgramme//

breathe the beat roadshowSaturday 28 April // 12noon – 6pm Bullring, Birmingham

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ThenewsurroundingsoftheiconicBullring’sSpicealStreetwillbebroughttolifewiththisspectaculardayoffreedanceperformancesandworkshops.ComealongatanytimetoseeappearancesfromtwooftheUK’sleadingstreetdancers,showcasesfromlocaltalentandprofessionaldancecompanies,andmusicfromDJMoyma.

Usuallyfoundcompetingin(andwinning)dancecontestsaroundtheglobe,BrookeandRoxy(pictured)from2011HipHopInternationalWorldChampionsPlagueDanceCrew,willbeperformingthroughouttheday.Don’tmissthisuniquechancetowitnesstwoofthebeststreetdancersintheworldperforminghereinBirmingham!

Visitbreathethebeat.comtowatchaseriesofdancetutorialsfromrenownedhiphopartistSalah,whichalsofeatureguestappearancesfromBrookeandRoxy.

This project is part of the Outdoor Dance Programme, led by DanceXchange in partnership with Dancefest, Dancescape and Dudley Performing Arts. This programme has been funded by Arts Council England with support from Legacy Trust UK and Advantage West Midlands as part of the Dancing for the Games programme, which is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Thanks to Bullring Birmingham for its generous support of this event.

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Davidtoole,LucyhindandRemixDancecompany//

the impending stormTuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 May // 8pmThe Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome

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AcclaimeddancerDavidToolehascollaboratedwithateamofUKandSouthAfricanartists,bothnon-disabledanddisabled,onthisworldpremiereproductionforIDFB2012,producedwiththesupportofDanceXchange.theimpendingStorm,createdwithartistMarkStoror,ispersonal,particularandpolitical.Pushingtheboundariesofintegrateddance,theworkisanexplosiveandemotionallookatthestorieswetell,andthestoriesthatweare.

ThedancersofRemix,SouthAfrica’sonlyprofessionalintegrateddancecompany,willperformwithUK-basedDavidTooleandLucyHind.UKmusicianDomCoyote,incollaborationwithSouthAfricansingerSandileGontsana,providesapassionatespokentextandsungscorethateffortlesslycrossesgeographicandculturalcontinents.

The Impending Storm has been commissioned by the Unlimited programme, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Unlimited encourages collaborations and partnerships between disability arts organisations, disabled and deaf artists, producers and mainstream organisations to celebrate the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and to create original and exciting works. Twenty-nine Unlimited Commissions have been awarded. Remix is supported by Youngblood Arts Development.

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BirminghamRoyalBalletpresents//

three short worksThursday 3 & Friday 4 May // 7.30pm & 2.30pm (Fri)The Crescent Theatre

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ThisbreathtakingprogrammeincludestheworldpremiereofLyricPiecesbyAmericanchoreographerJessicaLang–ajointcommissionbyInternationalDanceFestivalBirmingham2012andBirminghamRoyalBallet.

Knownfor‘incorporatingstrikingdesignelements’(DanceEurope)withinherwork,formerTwylaTharpdancerJessicaLangchoreographswidelyintheUSAandaroundtheworld.ThisspecialcommissionwillbesettomusicbyEdvardGrieg.

takeFiveisDirectorDavidBintley’smostrecentjazzcreation.SettotheiconicmusicofthelegendaryDaveBrubeck,thislight-hearted,laid-back,elegantballettakeslifecalmlyinitsstride.

Completingthebillwithanotherworldpremiere,companydancerKitHolderpresentshisone-act,character-drivenballet9-5,adevelopmentofhisprevioussmashdrumn’bassworkPrinter Jam.

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“Take Five left you aching for more …exciting, dazzling and almost cheekily confident.”

EasternDailyPress

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iDFB2012,supportedbymacbirmingham,presents//

family weekend Saturday 5 – Monday 7 May // mac birmingham & Cannon Hill Park

OurFamilyWeekendisathree-daymini-festivalwhereamazingperformancescombinewithinteractiveworkshopsandcraftactivitiesinafun-filledprogrammethatfamiliesofallagescanenjoytogether.From11amuntil4.30pmeverydaythere’llbeajam-packedtimetableoffreeandpaid-forevents–indoorsandoutdoors–sowhynotcomeandspendthedaywithus?

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Aracaladanza // Cu-CuCOSaturday 5 & Sunday 6 May // mac birmingham

Aracaladanza // CLOuDSSaturday 5 – Monday 7 May // mac birmingham

SPILL: A PLAygROunD OF DAnCE (See overleaf)Sunday 6 & Monday 7 May // Cannon Hill Park

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aracaladanza//

Cu-CuCoSaturday 5 & Sunday 6 May // 11am & 12noon // mac birmingham

CloudsSaturday 5 – Monday 7 May // 3pm (Sat, Sun) & 11am (Mon) mac birmingham

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SpanishcontemporarydancecompanyAracaladanzaisrenownedforcreatinginspirationalshowsforbabies,youngchildrenandtheirfamilies–wherefantasy,imaginationandmagicareessentialingredients.

cu-cuco,fortheveryyoung,combinesmusicanddancewithumbrellas,spinningchairsandpuppetsinatreatforallthesensesthatwillcaptivateanddelight!

cloudsisanenchantingshowfullofenergyandimagination,wheredancerscreateamagicalworldofmovingobjectsanddream-likeimagerythatwillfascinateaudiencesofallages.

Interactivefamilyworkshopswillaccompanybothproductions–pleaseseeidfb.co.uk/familyworkshopsfordetails.

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spill: A plAyground of dAnCeSunday 6 & Monday 7 May // 12.45pm, 2pm & 4pm Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham

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DirectedbyAustralianchoreographerShaunParkerOriginalmusicscorecomposedbyNickWales

Spillisabrandnew30-minuteoutdoorproductionusingexistingchildren’splaygroundequipmentasthesetandtakingdanceintotheheartofcommunitiesasittourstheWestMidlands.

Highlyplayfulandphysical,andattimesteasinglycomical–thisisacheekydancecelebrationofthechildwithin.Combiningquirky,dynamicdancewithhighenergystreetgymnastics,thedancersinthisperformanceblazeacolourfultrailacrossthestructuresandlandscapesoftheplayground.Eachperformancewillbeunique,astheshowscramblesaround,over,underandthroughswings,slidesandroundabouts.Kidswillloveit,grown-upswillloveittoo!

This project is part of the Outdoor Dance Programme, led by DanceXchange in partnership with Dancefest, Dancescape and Dudley Performing Arts. This programme has been funded by Arts Council England with support from Legacy Trust UK and Advantage West Midlands as part of the Dancing for the Games programme, which is part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

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family weekend

“Shaun Parker’s ‘dance’ hit is so cutting edge it actually

wanders off the edge of any single-word

definition …”TheDailyTelegraphonShaunParker’sThe Yard

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“An exotic hybrid of contemporary, classical and Caribbean styles … an exquisite physical instrument.”TheGuardian Image:Mambo 3XX1,ManuelHarlan

Danceconsortiumpresents//

danza contemporanea de cUbaTuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 May // 7.30pmBirmingham Hippodrome///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Sensual,intense,dynamic,and‘oneofthemostexcitingcompaniesintheworldtoday’accordingtointernationalballetstarCarlosAcosta,Danzacontemporaneadecubahas,forthepast50years,produceddancersofthehighestquality.

CreatingelectrifyingdanceinadistinctlyuniqueexpressionofallthatisCuban,thisprogrammewillincludetheOlivierAward-nominatedmambo3XX1bycompanydancerGeorgeCéspedes.Alsofeaturediscarmen?!byKennethKvarnström,plusachanceforBirminghamaudiencestoseeanewworkbyrenownedIsraelichoreographerItzikGalili.

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Sylvieguillem&Russellmaliphant//

pUshFriday 11 & Saturday 12 May // 7.30pmBirmingham Hippodrome

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Widelyregardedas‘themostbrilliantballerinaofhergeneration’(TheGuardian),thelegendarySylvieGuillemreturnstotheUK,followingthesell-outsuccessofherLondonseasons,toperformatBirminghamHippodromefortheveryfirsttime.Guillemisjoinedbydancer/choreographerRussellMaliphant–whoseelegant,articulateandresonantlanguagedrawsonhisvastexperienceofballet,contemporary,capoeira,t’aichiandyoga.

ThismixedprogrammefeaturesPush,aduetcombiningtheabilitiesofthisextraordinarypartnershipsettoanoriginalscorebyAndyCowton,andSoloperformedbyGuillemtothemusicofCarlosMontoya.TheeveningiscompletedbyMaliphant’ssignaturesoloShift,andthepowerful,drivingsolotwoperformedbyGuillem.

ThefourpiecesarecomplementedbylightingdesignedbyMaliphant’slong-timecollaboratorMichaelHulls,reflectingtheflowandenergybetweenmovementandlight.

PUSH is produced by Sadler’s Wells in collaboration with Russell Maliphant and Sylvie Guillem.

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“Maliphant’s choreography

has never felt so emotional; guillem

has never looked lovelier. It’s a pairing made

in heaven.”TheTimes

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aSadler’swellsProject//

breakin’ conventionMonday 14 & Tuesday 15 May // 7.30pm, foyer events from 5.30pmBirmingham Hippodrome

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Thecriticallyacclaimedinternationalfestivalofhiphopdancetheatreisback,withanotherline-upofjaw-droppingperformancesbycompaniesfromaroundtheworldandaroundthecorner.Nowinitsninthyear,thishugelypopularproductionishostedandcuratedbyeminentUKhiphoptheatreartistJonziD.

Alongsideperformancesfromlocalcrews,Breakin’conventionfeaturesstunningperformancesfromClash66(France&Korea),bringingasublimeduetthatwillchallengethenotionsofhiphopdancetheatre,andthecurrentdoubleworldb-boychampionsVagabondCrew(France).

Breakin’conventionisnotjustashow–it’sanexperience!Takepartinworkshopsledbytopinternationalartists,freestylesessionswithliveDJsintheHippodromefoyers,andmuchmoretobeconfirmed.

In association with Dance Consortium.

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“never fails to deliver thrills,

surprises and a stonking good

time.” TheTimes

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circolombia//

UrbanWednesday 16 – Friday 18 May // 8pmBirmingham Hippodrome

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Circolombia’shighlyacclaimedshowuRBanwillthrillaudienceswithauniqueblendofelectrifyingcircus,SouthAmericanhiphopandreggaetondance.

SetagainstthebackdropoftheColombiancityCali,theshowfeaturesgraduatesoftheColombianNationalcircusschoolCircoParaTodos.Ataleofconfrontationandredemption,ofgangsandindividualfreedom,ofpoeticsandcruelty,uRBanisthevoiceoftheseyoungpeople.Theytelltheworldwhatit’slikeintheirreality,throughtheirhearts,mindsandexperiencesonthestreetsofCali,andmostofall,throughtheirbodies.

Originally commissioned by the Roundhouse London as part of CircusFest.

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“Dance meets circus, with an infectious rough-and-raw energy.”Metro

iDFB2012,inpartnershipwithsampadSouthasianartsandtownhall,presents//

international raw energySaturday 19 May // 7.30pm Town Hall

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FollowingitssuccessintheveryfirstIDFBbackin2008,wewelcomethereturnofyouthdanceextravaganzainternationalRawenergy.

IDFB2012willcreatetwoyouthcompaniesmadeupofyoungdancersfromacrosstheWestMidlands.WorkingwithinternationalchoreographersAnhNgocNguyen(previouslyadancer/choreographerwithWayneMcGregorIRandomDance)andDelhi-basedSadhyaDanceCompany,thegroupswilldevelopnewpiecestobeperformedinthegrandsurroundingsofBirmingham’sTownHall.

Theevening’sprogrammewillalsoincludeexcitingperformancesofexistingworkbysomeofthebestdanceyouthdancecompaniesintheregion,including2FacedYouthDanceandACEYouth–arealchancetoseethenextgenerationofdancetalentinaction!

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Punch,inpartnershipwithiDFB2012andtownhall,presents//

desi movesFriday 18 May // 6pm Town Hall

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Inwhatpromisestobeavibrantandexcitingeveningofdance,megamixdanceshowdownDesimoveswillbringtogethersixofthehottestdanceactstobattleitoutinfrontofcelebrityjudges.

Thenight’sentertainmentwillincludeafusionofbhangra,bollywood,giddha,streetdanceandbashmentstylesaswellascelebrityguestperformancesandappearances.Thewinner(s)willclaimthetitleofBestDesiMover(s),aprizeof£1000,atrophy,andafantasticopportunitytoperformatTheDanceShow(partoftheClothesShowLiveinDecember2012attheNECBirmingham).

Formoreinformationandtoapplyforthecompetitionpleaseemailinfo@punch-records.co.uk

Desi Moves is part of Dancing for the Games, which is part of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands, and is funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and Advantage West Midlands.

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An intimate story on an epic scaleidfb.co.uk/wingsofdesire

internationalDanceFestivalBirminghampresents//

Screenplay by Wim WenderS, peter Handke and ricHard reitinger From Wim WenderS’ Film WingS oF deSire adaptation by alan lyddiard collaboration by tamSin Fitzgerald, yaron liFScHitz, alan lyddiard, david maSSingHam and Seeper

Showing DAily: 9.30pm WedneSday 16 may – Saturday 19 may

victoria Square, birmingHam city centre

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This adaptation of the 1987 BAFTA-nominated wim wenders film (also the inspiration for hollywood’s City of Angels) promises to transform Victoria Square from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

crowds will gather in the centre of this iconic birmingham location to watch a love story unfold on and in the buildings around them. Surprises come from all corners as jaw-dropping circus acrobatics and exhilarating dance bring the story to life. all action leads to a dramatic, awe-inspiring finale of stunning architectural projection mapping, illuminating and animating the beautifully-restored architecture of town Hall.

ThE iDFB 2012 gRAnD FinAlE

Starring 2 Faced dance company • circa • pluS Special gueSt dJ

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One of these 1000 people could be you! Here’s how you can get involved:contribute//Yourideasabouthome,identityandbelongingcouldbeusedtoshapethefinalperformances!Makeafilm,composeapieceofmusic,writeapoem,takepartinoneofourworkshops,andmore…

Perform//Takepartinourpublicperformances(23April–13May).

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monday23april–Saturday12may//1.30pmgrandFinale//Sunday13may//1.30pmhighStreet&newStreet,Birminghamcitycentre

Surprisingshoppers,commutersandcityworkersalike,thisboldinventivenewdanceproductionpromisesthreeweeksofpop-upperformancesthatwillintrigueandfascinateinequalmeasure.

Individualdoormatsactasminiaturestagesforacastof1000communityandprofessionaldancers,alltellingastoryofwhathomemeanstothem.Startingassoloists,individualsturnintocouplesandcouplesgrowintogroupsastheymovetowardsagrandfinalerightintheheartofthecity.

We’renotjustbringingthebestofinternationaldancetotheWestMidlandsforyoutowatch–wewantyoutotakepartinthefestivaltoo!Our2012festivalhasmoreopportunitiesthaneverbeforetogetinvolved.AswellastheflagshipfestivalcommissionHome(opposite),andtheinspirationaldigitalprojectBreathetheBeat(p10),there’llbeamultitudeofclassesandworkshopsinarangeofstylesforallagesandabilities–nottomentionaseriesofpost-showtalksanddebatesthatgiveauniqueinsightintothebackstageworldofdance.

activitiesarebeingannouncedregularly–tofindoutmorevisitidfb.co.uk/takepart

iDFBneedsyou!

DirecteD by: Andy brunskill

creAteD by: Gary clarke, rosie Kay, eva recacha, Luca Silvestrini, and talking birds

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IDFB 2012 TICKETSPlease contact the relevant venue directly to check availability, buy your tickets, and plan your journey.

Birmingham Hippodrome: +44 (0)844 338 5000Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB // birminghamhippodrome.com

mac birmingham: +44 (0)121 446 3232Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH // macarts.co.uk

The Crescent Theatre: +44 (0)121 643 5858Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8AE // crescent-theatre.co.uk

The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome: +44 (0)844 338 5000 Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB // dancexchange.org.uk

Town Hall: +44 (0)121 780 3333Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ // thsh.co.uk

Warwick Arts Centre: +44 (0)24 7652 4524 University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL // warwickartscentre.co.uk

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Please note that each venue may apply its own transaction charges and call rates. Where possible we’ve outlined these on the event

pages within this brochure. Check our website for more details or ask before making your purchase(s) in person or by phone.

Additional image credits: Breathe the Beat Roadshow (p10-11) by Ed Moore (R) and Richard Battye (L), The Impending Storm (p12)

by Mark Wessels, Spill: a playground of dance (p18) by Irven Lewis

Under 26? You can get discounted tickets for several festival shows. Find out more at idfb.co.uk/offers

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