Mermaids
Mermaids is the most visually stunning CoisCéim show thus far
MERMAIDS takes as its starting point Hans Christian Andersen’s story 'The Little Mermaid'. ‘She would have wept, but mermaids cannot weep, and therefore, when they are troubled, suffer infinitely more than humans do’ – Andersen. Written in 1836 'The Little Mermaid' deals with themes of love, yearning, suffering, self-sacrifice and ultimately transformation. David Bolger’s contemporary dance work explores man’s increasingly destructive relationship with the sea and the myths surrounding those mysterious creatures…mermaids.
The excellent cast performed the ensembles, trios and duets splendidly, bringing me into their almost weightless world. Mermaids is accessible, enjoyable and essential viewing for all dance lovers
Ethereal, dramatic and visually arresting. Mermaids is peppered with beautiful moments, from hypnotic solos by Robert Jackson and Rebecca Reilly to grounded duets and a delicately aggressive sacrifice sequence
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Performed at
ASIA TOUR
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
Shanghai, China
3 - 5 June 2004
ASIA TOUR
Mini Theatre of Beijing’s People’s Arts Theatre
Beijing, China
27 - 29 May 2004
Premiere
Project Arts Centre
Dublin
23 May - 7 June 2003
Credits
Original Cast Muirne Bloomer, Robert Jackson, Nanette Kincaid, Jonathan Mitchell, Emma O’Kane, Rebecca Reilly
Cast (China) Muirne Bloomer, Robert Jackson, Nanette Kincaid, Daryn Crosbie, Emma O’Kane, Aisling Doyle
Choreographer David Bolger
Composer Conor Linehan
Lighting John Comiskey
Sound Paul Groothuis
Costume Jodie Fried
Musicians Conor Linehan (Piano), Ellen Cranitch (Flute)
Boy Soprano Voices Andrew Hall, Sebastian O’Shea-Farren
Hair & Make-up Val Sherlock
Line Producer Jane Daly
Production Manager Marie Breen
Stage Manager Paula Tierney
Graphic Design ALPHABET SOUP
PHOTOGRAPHY HUGO GLENDinNing
