EX NIHILO / THE HUMAN EDGE
EX NIHILO / THE HUMAN EDGE
A pair of conceptually complementary works by Mayuri Boonham
Grounded geometries and formalised eloquence – Judith Mackrell, The Guardian
Two brand new works, Ex Nihilo / The Human Edge, draw on the epic creation myths of sacred Indian texts to explore the ancient questions of creation and human life through dance. Ex Nihilo is an expression of the poetic thinking and abstract imagery questioning the time before the Big Bang whilst The Human Edge draws inspiration from the aspect of the universe that is perceivably within our grasp – the human angle. Based on the story of Sati the choreography evokes the drama of Sati’s life and death as a metaphor of a star.
Featuring sound installation from Bill Fontana and music composed by Boonham’s long-term collaborators, Midival Punditz.
Principally commissioned by The Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet Studio Programme and co-commissioned by Pavilion Dance South West, supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
A diverse and fascinating choreographer – Graham Watts, Londondance.com
COLLABORATORS
Choreography and Direction
Mayuri Boonham
Sound Installation (Ex Nihilo)
Bill Fontana
Music and Sound Design (The Human Edge)
Midival Punditz
Lighting Design
Guy Hoare
Costume Design
Yukiko Tsukamoto
AUTUMN TOUR 2014
Thursday 30 October 2014, 7.30pm
Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth
Saturday 29 November 2014, 7.30pm
Newcastle Performance Academy, Newcastle College
bookings through GemArts
Wednesday 10 December 2014, 7.30pm
Ivy Arts Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford
PREMIERED
29 & 30 APRIL 2014
Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House
SUPPORTERS
Royal Opera House, Arts Council England, Pavilion Dance South West
