Reviewers and the cast are talking about “This Poisoned Sea” — last 2 shows.
Ed: This Poisoned Sea was on at Canberra Playhouse — 27- 29 July 2017
Why see it? Reviewier Len Power at Canberra Critics’ Circle:
“…thoughtful in its intent and electrifying and entertaining in its execution.”
“This is QL2 Dance’s most cohesive full length show yet.”
“The choreography throughout is clear in its intent, dramatic and often dreamlike, and always beautiful to watch. The dancers attack the work with enthusiasm and perform with a discipline and preciseness over a continuous seventy minute running time that is awe-inspiring.”
“This Poisoned Sea” — in the choreographers‘ words
Want to find out more about THIS POISONED SEA? Here the choreographers Claudia Alessi, Jack Ziesing and Eliza Sanders give you an insight into how they worked with the dancers, the ideas, and the text.
THIS POISONED SEA: performances
Thursday 27 – Sat 29 July 2017 at 7pm
+ 29 July at 2pm
Schools matinee Friday 28 July 10.30am
Bookings: CANBERRATHEATRECENTRE.COM.
10 reasons you should book right now for “This Poisoned Sea”. #7 will surprise you.
Ed: QL2 Dance’s production of This Poisoned Sea was on 27-29 July 2017 at Canberra Playhouse.
It looks like this — and they don’t even have most of the costumes on yet!
QL2 shortlisted for Australian Dance Award
Ed: Update 25/9/17 — congratulations to Cadi Macarthy and Catapult Dance (The Flipside Project), winners of the category.
We are very pleased that the QL2 Dance production Connected has been shortlisted for a prestigious Australian Dance Award. Connected is a triple-bill of diverse pieces, created in collaboration with the dancers of QL2’s Quantum Leap ensemble by renowned choreographers Sara Black, Kristina Chan, and Alison Plevey and Adam Deusien from physical theatre company Lingua Franca.
Connected investigates “the power that connections can have on the individual, and provides a unique reflection of our own lives – connecting out to those looking in. It explores connections through our skin, connections with the natural world, and how strength and empowerment affect our connections with each other.” Continue reading
Can we un-poison the sea? “This Poisoned Sea” 27-29 July
Ed: THIS POISONED SEA was performed at Canberra Theatre Centre, 27 – 29 July 2017.
“WITH MY CROSS-BOW, I SHOT THE ALBATROSS”
And so QL2 Dance’s Quantum Leap ensemble uses The Rime of the Ancient Mariner as a launchpad to explore belonging, ownership, and responsibility. Do we have an albatross to lead us out of trouble? Can we un-poison the sea?
[Ended] Audition! Ages 8+ ”Not like the others“ performance project
••• The deadline for audition registration is now past. We have a large roomful of keen dancers coming. •••
An awesome opportunity for young dancers (8–17) to work with great choreographers, contribute ideas and perform in a new show!
