Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh's internationally-acclaimed dance piece for churches, TooMortal, comes to St Mary the Virgin Church, Bathwick in Bathwick next week.
Dancing within the pews, six women dressed in flame-red costumes weave a story that moves between power and quiet reflection.
Building on the idea of the church as a place of enquiry as well as solace, TooMortal is an intimate and thought-provoking respite to the city streets outside. Jeyasingh contrasts and complements the rhythms, shapes and intentions of her choreography with those of the space, offering surprising perspectives and exploiting the inherent theatricality of the church.
The almost filmic soundtrack by sound artist Cassiel remixes Tenebrae Responsories by James MacMillan to create an atmosphere of calm solemnity cut with a sometimes ominous tension.
The dancers are Vanessa Abreu, Avatâra Ayuso, Sunbee Han, Noora Kela, Alejandra Lucrecia Baño Pelegrin and Audrey Rogero.
Shobana will also take part in a discussion on the relationship between Site, Sound and Place with fellow artists Louisa Fairclough and Liminal on Saturday April 5 from 2pm to 4.30pm at Bath's Little Theatre Cinema.
Performances take place from Thursday April 3 and Friday April 4 at 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm and on Saturday April 5 at 3pm, 4pm, 6pm and 7pm .
Tickets are free but due to limited capacity advance booking is recommended.www.bath.ac.uk/icia/toomortal
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