Awaken Yourself to Rambert Dance Company

Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe Wed 6 - Fri 8 October, 7.30pm
Awaken to Rambert - Book Here

ABOUT RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY
Rambert (pronounced Rom-bear) is the UK’s national company for contemporary dance, and is right at the heart of British dance. It is renowned for its superb dancers, excellent live music, varied shows and high quality productions. 

FAQ
• Will I like it? Rambert performances aim to entertain and stimulate. The repertoire is very varied and appeals to those who enjoy ballet and theatre, as well as modern dance.
• Do I need to know anything about dance? No, but programmes will be on sale for anyone who is curious to know more, or you could try the free talk or visit the website at rambert.org.uk, where there is a lot of information as well as video clips of what they might see on stage.
• Is there an age guideline? We suggest 8+ but up to parents’ discretion.
• How long does it last and what will I see? - Evenings: Approx 2h 15m including two 20-minute intervals. Three dance pieces will be performed – Awakenings, The Art of Touch, and Cardoon Club

EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
• Rambert offers high-quality in-school workshops led by a Rambert animateur (professional dancer and teacher) and focus on current repertoire. Suitable for all ages and abilities each workshop is tailored to the individual needs of the group. Workshops offer a unique opportunity for participants to physically experience work created by renowned professional choreographers.

To book an in-school workshop teachers should contact Rambert’s Learning & Participation team directly on 020 8630 0613 or email learning@rambert.org.uk

OTHER INFORMATION
• Free pre-performance talk with Artistic Director, Mark Baldwin, on Thursday 7 October at 6.30pm (in the main auditorium, available to ticketholders only).
• On Friday 8 October the performance will be Sign Language-interpreted by Paul Whittaker OBE.


THE PROGRAMME

AWAKENINGS
In 1918 a mysterious sleeping-sickness epidemic swept across the world leaving hundreds of survivors in an unexplained paralysis. This moving new work is inspired by the powerful true stories of a group of very individual patients, catapulted temporarily but dramatically from their long slumber into their own emotionally-charged awakenings. A theatrical rollercoaster of emotions, Awakenings is inspired by Dr Oliver Sacks’ book of the same name, made famous by the 1990 Hollywood film. Featuring a specially-commissioned score, both passionate and lyrical, the Rambert dancers and orchestra draw you into this dramatic and spine-tingling new work. Choreography Aletta Collins
Music Tobias Picker
Design Miriam Buether
Lighting design Yaron Abulafia 
Running time: approx 25 mins

THE ART OF TOUCH
Siobhan Davies returns to Rambert with a revival of her Olivier Award-winning work The Art of Touch. The speed and wit of Domenico Scarlatti’s sonatas are the triggers for the irascibly fast footwork that propels the dancers across the stage, scooping the air as they go.
Choreography Siobhan Davies
Music Matteo Fargion, Domenico Scarlatti
Set design David Buckland
Costume design Antony McDonald
Lighting design Ian Beswick
Running time: approx 25 mins

CARDOON CLUB (UK première at Wycombe Swan)
Henrietta Horn’s simple ingredients mix together to create a sparkling revue: light-hearted, fresh and tinged with melancholia. This witty restaging of a 2004 work by the German choreographer is filled with bizarre silhouettes and stranded angels: part fun fair, part star gala, with a dash of Rio thrown in.
Choreography Henrietta Horn
Music Benjamin Pope
Design Michael Howells
Lighting design Reinhart Hubert

UK première at Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe, 6 October 2010
Running time: approx 25 mins

NB Running order is not confirmed.

For more information call Wycombe Swan Ticket Office on 01494 512000 or visit www.rambert.org.uk