BENCH #4 | Tobi Omoteso
Our summer continues with a new BENCH commission in partnership with Waterways Ireland. With free outdoor performances over three days, BENCH #4 is an invitation to take a breath and discover dance in everyday spaces.
“I am honoured to be invited to be part of this project that reinvisions the canals that act like the veins to Dublin city and the rest of the country. To be able to embody the past history and be part of the new history is something I will hold dear to my heart and cherish, while using Street, Breakin' (Breakdance) and Contemporary dance to paint the space, accompanied by Live DJ and a Saxophone Player."
– Tobi Omoteso
Gallery
PERFORMANCES
World Premiere
Charlotte Quay Dock
Dublin, Ireland
25 - 27 July 2024
performance schedule
Thursday 25 JULY
12.30 - BENCH #4 by Tobi Omoteso at Charlotte Quay Dock
12.55 - BENCH #3 by Sibéal Davitt at the Red Sticks/Grand Canal Dock
Friday 26 & Saturday 27 July
12.30 & 1.30 - BENCH #4 by Tobi Omoteso at Charlotte Quay Dock
12:55 & 1.55 - BENCH #3 by Sibéal Davitt at the Red Sticks/Grand Canal Dock
ABOUT
“I have long been inspired by the Dublin canals, having lived and worked close to both The Grand Canal and The Royal Canal. Their close proximity to the city centre is an enriching environment that has inspired countless artists throughout the waterways rich history. This pilot project sees CoisCéim Dance Theatre commission several talented contemporary dance artists and choreographers to make work inspired by the canals and their connection to the city. It is a real honour for me to collaborate with Waterway's Ireland and curate the works and I look forward to welcoming audiences to experience these treasures.” – David Bolger, CoisCéim Dance Theatre
BENCH started as an experimental pilot project in the summer 2023, with commissions to Jessie Thompson and Favour Odusola – find out more here.
“We are thrilled to collaborate again with CoisCéim Dance Theatre to animate and reimagine our waterways. Dublin’s canals are a vital part of the Green and Blue infrastructure of the city, supporting the health and wellbeing of citizens and inspiring countless artists since their construction over 200 years ago.” – Máirín Ó Cuireáin, Dublin Development Manager
Credits
CHOREOGRAPHER/PERFORMER TOBI OMOTESO
CURATOR DAVID BOLGER
MUSIC COMPOSITION & SAXOPHONIST METHEMBE THABANI MAFU
DJ DAMO
FILMMAKER LUCA TRUFFARELLI
TECHNICIAN OISÍN O'KEEFFE
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Partners
Waterways Ireland
Waterways Ireland is the cross-border navigational authority responsible for the management, maintenance, development, and promotion of over 1,000kms of inland navigable waterways, principally for recreational purposes. These waterways comprise of: Grand Canal; Royal Canal; Barrow; Shannon, Shannon-Erne; Erne; Ulster Canal and Lower Bann navigations. Waterways Ireland assets contribute approximately €560m in economic, societal, and environmental value annually. In 2021, the waterways estate received 3.2 million visitors.
In Dublin, Waterways Ireland is responsible for the historic Grand and Royal Canals, which have been a source of great inspiration for artists in the city. Through arts programming, engagement and collaboration, we support the development of creative places in Dublin and contribute to making the areas along the Royal and Grand Canals better places to live, work, and visit.
Find out more at www.waterwaysireland.org
