THIS IS IT is a duet composed in real time, unfolding the relationship between two women and the depth of their friendship and complicity. Typhaine and Virginia make use of a formalised and unique language made of signs and rhythm. Although patterns and repetitions might recur, the content of each show is ever so slightly different and tailored to each specific audience. Viewers might find themselves part of the performance, they might laugh, cringe, wonder what is going on or recognise familiar situations. Touching peaks of tenderness as well as the grotesque, the performers bring the concept of love and care to an extreme, allowing themselves to be vulnerable and to create moments of shared exhilaration.
THIS IS IT is part of a wider practice investigating live-composition methodologies and bringing various improvisational techniques into creative conversation with one another: Conducting with the Body.
Conducting with the Body is directed to both performance and educational practice and has been developed through a series of open workshops around the UK.
| Concept & Choreography: Typhaine Delaup, Virginia Scudeletti Supported by: Edinburgh Dance Base, DEOS//Teatro Carlo Felice, Yorkshire Dance, Dance City Newcastle, Tripspace Projects London, Pavilion Dance Bournemouth. Tour: Battersea Art Centre Scratch Nights 2019, A bit of a Do Festival LND, Vault Festival 2020, Haus of Kunst Cabaret, Edinburgh Dance Base, Tripspace Projects, Dance City NWC, Pavilion Dance. |
Virginia Scudeletti 