Bunty and Doris
Seeing past the ‘frail’ exterior and discovering the youthful ravers underneath, this heart-warming and comic dance theatre piece performed by a large intergenerational cast challenges perceptions of older people and celebrates the connections across generations. With a cast ranging from 2 to 86 years old, the piece was made in conjunction with the short film ‘Tea For Two’ as part of a double bill exploring stages of life over a cup of tea.
Bunty and Doris will continue to be re-created and presented across Scotland with various partners providing opportunities for people of all ages to become involved in this exciting dance production.
“The Bunty and Doris performance was absolutely fantastic. All those taking part did an amazing job”
Audience member
“It was lovely to be part of a project involving such a diverse range of ages and style of performance”
Participant
“The performance was fantastic.”
Audience member
“Whole experience was fantastic! So glad I did it. It really let us all get to know each other really well. I feel as if I have made so many new friends.”
Participant
“It was absolutely terrific. It really worked as an exercise in using humour to cast aside the perceptions of "Older People” ”
Audience member
Creative Team
Choreographer Natasha Gilmore
Performers Barrowland Ballet dancers and regular participants, Barrowland Ballet Youth Company, Maryhill Intergration Network, Macrobert Arts Centre dance participants, Village Autumn Group
Lighting Designer Roy Fairhead
Costume Designer Jenny Lööf
Producer Belinda McElhinney
Project Managers Rhea Lewis, Nicola Denman
Previous Performances
2013
Platform (Easterhouse)
Macrobert Arts Centre, (Stirling)
2014
Macrobert Arts Centre, (Stirling)