The Piece with the Drums
immediate, endearing and subtle…excellently cast…a rich and constantly morphing interaction between movement and sound
We vibe, we vibrate, hearts pumping, rhythm jumping,
Drumming up the earth’s vibrations,
Infusing our heartbeat, our breath…
Pulsating with theatrical magic, CoisCéim Dance Theatre's THE PIECE WITH THE DRUMS is a driving dance narrative between dancer and percussion. Directed and choreographed by David Bolger, with music, beats and everything in between by pioneering Jazz percussionist Conor Guilfoyle, this major work is a colourful exploration of relationships, spirituality, and our connection to rhythm, life and the cosmos.
With humour and swift sharp dancing from a cast of exceptional artists Justine Cooper, Ivonne Kalter, Jonathan Mitchell, Alex O’Neill and Donking Rongavilla, it features set & costume design by Katie Davenport and is bathed in brilliant light by Eamon Fox.
TOURING IRELAND | 18 OCTOBER - 20 NOVEMBER 2024
COMING TO THE MAC BELFAST, THE EVERYMAN CORK, DRAÍOCHT BLANCHARDSTOWN, An Grianán LETTERKENNY, TOWN HALL THEATRE GALWAY, THE CIVIC TALLAGHT, PAVILION THEATRE, DUN LAOGHAIRE
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CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP
NUI Galway
Galway, Ireland (map)
13 November 2024
11:00am - 1:00pm
WITH DAVID BOLGER
Postgraduate workshop as part of The Druid Academy with NUI Galway.
All-Island Tour 2024
An Grianán Theatre
Letterkenny, Ireland (map)
7 November 2024
Celebrating 25 years of An Grianán Theatre – CoisCéim Dance Theatre was one of the very first companies to perform on its stage when the theatre opened in October 1999. To mark the occasion this performance will be proceeded by a complimentary drinks reception from 7pm for all ticket holders and will be followed by live music in the foyer from the Szabó-Yélamo String Duo.
7pm
CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP
Dance Cork Firkin Crane
Cork (map)
24 October 2024
11am - 12:30pm
with David Bolger
Don’t miss this opportunity to work with one of Ireland’s most renowned dance makers. This special choreographic workshop with David Bolger will delve into the “flair and humour” of his artistic practice. Open to all professional performance artists.
All-Island Tour 2024
THE EVERYMAN
Cork (map)
23 October 2024
8pm
Presented in collaboration with Firkin Crane.
Followed by a post-show conversation moderated by Dance Cork Firkin Crane's Laurie Uprichard.
All-Ireland Tour 2024
The MAC
Belfast (map)
18 - 19 October 2024
Part of Belfast International Arts Festival
7.45pm
Audio described performance on Saturday 19 October. Audio description is made possible for this performance thanks to the generous support of The Foyle Foundation.
“delightful… stunning dance sequences… lifts you off your feet… to craft an experience of joy”
“flair and humour [in] this impressive production that will knock you out of the January blues.”
Gallery
Performed at
World Premiere
Project Arts Centre
Dublin
24 - 28 January 2023
Credits
Director David Bolger
Choreography David Bolger in collaboration with the dancers
Music Conor Guilfoyle
Set and Costume Katie Davenport
Lighting Eamon Fox
Hair & Makeup Val Sherlock
2024 TOUR
CAST Justine Cooper, Conor Guilfoyle, Ivonne Kalter, Jonathan Mitchell, Alex O’Neill, donking rongavilla
Production Manager Michael Lonergan
Stage Manager Barbara Hughes
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER MICHAELA cONLEY
CHIEF LX Maeubh Brennan
chief av laura rainsford
SOUND ENGINEER JOHN NORTON
COSTUME SUPERVISOR JAMES SEAVER
design assistant florentina burcea
2023 world premiere production
Cast Justine Cooper, Ghaliah Conroy, Conor Guilfoyle, Ivonne Kalter, Jonathan Mitchell, Alex O’Neill
Production Manager Seán Dennehy
Stage Manager Stephanie Ryan
Assistant Stage Manager Laura Murphy
CHIEF LX EOIN WINNING
CHIEF FX MICHAEL STAPLETON
COSTUME SUPERVISOR JAMES SEAVER
with special thanks to Diarmuid Armstrong
About The Creative Team
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The Foyle Foundation
The Piece With The Drums audio described performance for Belfast Arts Festival 2024 was made possible with the support of The Foyle Founation. The Foyle Foundation is an independent grant making trust that distributes grants to U.K. based registered charities and schools. The Foundation was formed to implement the will of the late Christina Foyle. She was the daughter of William Foyle who, with his brother, founded the former family owned bookshop Foyles in Charing Cross Road, London.