Missing
Mysterious and atmospheric, David Bolger and CoisCéim’s Missing premiered during Dublin Dance Festival 2013. The work has been carefully researched and rehearsed – and this is seamlessly evident in the sincerity and depth of its delivery. Strong performances, beautiful lighting, meaningful messag… necessarily inconclusive… haunting…
This poignant duet broaches the experiences of the families and communities left behind. Missing is a reminder of the fragility and beauty of moments shared. It is a dance poem to those absent and to those left in the abyss of the unknown.
Performed by the outstanding dancers Emma O’Kane and Scotland’s Tom Pritchard, Missing sold out completely when it premiered at the Dublin Dance Festival and was voted one of the Top 10 shows of 2013.
O’Kane and Pritchard’s bodies go beyond what words can tell… MISSING reaches out with a finely-tuned intensity
O’Kane always has a strong power, and here she shines through the darkness, giving us a sense of faith and hope. Director David Bolger has dealt with his subject matter with great care. … It’s a dance ‘vigil’, spiritual and true…
MISSING takes “us on a weaving path of movement and words into the world of the vanished…its motion and its grace remind us of what is no longer there.
Dynamic yet heartfelt performances
Gallery
Performed at
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Dance Base
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
31 July - 24 August 2014
Irish Tour
Garter Lane Arts Centre
Waterford
5 April 2014
Irish Tour
Glór Theatre
Ennis
3 April 2014
Irish Tour
Town Hall Theatre
Galway
1 April 2014
Irish Tour
George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Carlow
29 March 2014
Irish Tour
Backstage Theatre
Longford
27 March 2014
Irish Tour
Draíocht
Blanchardstown
25 March 2014
Irish Tour
John’s Square, Dance Limerick
Limerick
7 November 2013
Irish Tour
St. Patrick’s College
Drumcondra
5 November 2013
Premiere, Dublin Dance Festival
Smock Alley Theatre
Dublin
23 - 26 May 2013
Double Bill CoisCéim Duets TouR – Spring 2014
With the support of the Arts Council Touring and Dissemination of Work Scheme CoisCéim toured SWIMMING WITH MY MOTHER and MISSING to 6 venues around Ireland in Spring 2014. In addition to the performances, the tour included a variety of workshops.
Moving Conversations
Choreographer David Bolger and invited guests participated in a a panel discussion exploring the issues raised in Missing, as part of DDF’s partnership with Create.
WHAT AUDIENCES SAID…
“Beautiful and thought provoking.”
“Moving. Worth seeing for sure. Sensitive yet original concept.”
“Welled up a few times watching Missing – very emotive, beautiful choreography, lighting, score, space.”
“Went to see Missing. Disturbing, unsettling, provocative and totally engaging.”
“Pick of today’s fringe was #Missing @CoisCeim a beautiful lesson in just saying enough, when there is SO much to be said.”
“This always reliable, always innovative dance group’s work is moving and thought provoking. Go see!”
Media
READ: David Bolger’s interview on the DDF Blog
READ: David Bolger talks to Eithne Shorthall for The Sunday Times
LISTEN: Newstalk’s Orla Barry interviewed David Bolger for The Green Room (the interview starts at 38 minutes)
Credits
Cast Emma O’Kane, Tom Pritchard
Direction David Bolger
Choreography David Bolger with Emma O’Kane & Tom Pritchard
Lighting Eamon Fox
Original Music/Sound Ivan Birthistle & Vincent Doherty
Production Manager Des Kenny
Stage Manager Stephanie Ryan
Photography Ros Kavanagh
Graphic Design ALPHABET SOUP
Line Producer Sarah Latty
