Barrowland BalletBunty and Doris 2013

Bunty and Doris 2013

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.

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

‘The Bunty and Doris performance was absolutely fantastic. All those taking part did an amazing job’

- Audience Member, Bunty and Doris
"The performance was fantastic. "

- Audience Member, Bunty and Doris
‘It was absolutely terrific. It really worked as an exercise in using humour to cast aside the perceptions of "Older People"'

- Audience Member, Bunty and Doris
“It was lovely to be part of a project involving such a diverse range of ages and style of performance.”

- Participant, Bunty and Doris
“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, Bunty and Doris