Choreography: Mathieu Geffré

Performers: Oliver Chapman and Paolo Pisarra

Dramaturg: Andrew Gardiner

Light Designer and Production Manager : Rachel Shipp

Creative Producer: Rachel Jean Birch at MovingArt Management

Executive Director: Phil Douglas

Tour Booker: Sarah Trist

Press and Media: Judy Lipsey

Audio Describer: Louise Dickson - Illuminate Freedom

Commissioned by Dance City and Dance East

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What songs may do... is supported by Arts Council England, Stanley Arts Dance City and Studio Wayne McGregor.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Angela Boix Duran, Joseba Yerro Izaguirre and Tommaso Petrolo for their contribution towards the creation and development of this production

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What songs may do… is the  first full-evening production by award-winning choreographer Mathieu Geffré as the artistic director of Rendez-Vous dance. Revealed by Nina Simone’s songs, this duet exposes the fractured relationship of a once romantic couple as they delve into their past in an attempt to rebuild their future together. Through Simone’s music, this dance piece shines a light on our deep rooted connection to memories through music and proposes the power of what songs may do. Poetic, passionate, physical and emotional, What songs may do… is an inclusive dance piece that celebrates love in all its diversity. 

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What songs may do has been Finalist at the 30th Competition for Choreographers in Hanover and received the 3rd Prize Choreography at the 9th Copenhagen International Choreography Competition.

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"This is dance at its best, musical, intelligent, well-crafted and moving, drawing in the audience"

British Theatre Guide

 

"If you've ever loved or been loved, then this show is not to be missed"

The Crack Magazine

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“This dance piece is not one to miss. Simply WOW!”

One4Review

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“Tender, inventive love story, the work is filled with memorable images."

Nicola Rayner - The Stage

 

 

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