A Conversation with Carmel
Carmel’s 80th birthday divulges long hidden secrets, delivers home truths and discovers new love in the visionary piece of dance, theatre and film.
Featuring Diana Payne-Myers, Matthew Hawkins, Vince Virr, Jade Adamson and introducing 18 month old Inigo and 2 year old Otis with an ensemble cast drawn from across the local community.
A Conversation With Carmel fuses the talents of some of Scotland’s most exciting artists, choreographer Natasha Gilmore (Glasgow Girls and Dancing Voices), artistic directors of Vox Motus Theatre Company, composer Quee Macarthur (Shooglenifty) and award winning film-maker Rachel Davies.
“★★★★ Such is the quality of both the choreography and performance that each vignette speaks volumes.”
The Guardian
“Best contemporary dance I have seen in ages. Moving, clever, brilliant. Covering all emotions. Lovely to see all ages”
Audience member
“★★★★ This is a touching and accomplished piece about the nature of family life and is by turns poignant and joyous." ”
Festmag
“Sensational. One of the most moving, profound and provocative pieces of dance theatre I have seen.”
Audience member
“★★★★★ A Conversation With Carmel will have anyone who has ever experienced a large family reunion gaping in recognition. Magnificent.”
Three Weeks
“Truly inspirational. An incredibly moving and real piece of dance theatre – no clichés, no fantasies, just real life – the ups as well as the downs. Very uplifting.”
Audience member
Creative Team
Choreographer / Director Natasha Gilmore
Co-Director Candice Edmunds
Performers Jade Adamson, Inigo Bazie, Otis Bazie,Natasha Gilmore, Matthew Hawkins Diana Payne-Myers, Vince Virr
Designer Jamie Harrison
Lighting Designer Sergey Jakovskey
Composer / Sound Director Quee MacArthur
Film Maker Rachel Davis
Costume Designer Jennie Loof
Previous Performances
2011
Universal Hall, Findhorn
Woodend Barn, Banchory
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Perth Concert Hall
Tramway, Glasgow
Eden Court, Inverness