dance/physical theatre review

Soft Murders

Found Reality

Art feeds off art. 'Soft Murders' is a performance inspired by the work of three artists and it attempts to recreate both their work and aspects of the artists' personalities through physicality. The show is very atmospheric, resonating with sexuality and alternating between being menacing, funny or just plain curious. The electronic music, when combined with choreography, creates the impression that it's deconstructing the images that are created. The physicality is basic, movement is not lyrical or polished, but rather very real and somewhat brazen. The focus appears to lie on transmitting emotion rather than achieving perfection of stylised movement. However, it is not clear if the purpose is simply to reproduce or criticise and reach conclusions, which is confusing.

Venue 13, Lochend Close, 7 - 15 Aug, 4.15pm, £8.00 (£5.00), fpp 120

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2009

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