Melbourne International Arts Festival

LUCY GUERIN INC
 CORRIDOR

October 16-25, 2008
For Corridor go to
http://www.melbournefestival.com.au/program/production?id=3387

One of Australia's most innovative dance companies moves through the confines of physical and psychological space in a highly anticipated, intelligent new work



Choreographer Lucy Guerin is known for the high level of detail in her work and for its ability to synthesise the conceptual and the physical. She has received numerous awards including the Helpmann Award for Best Dance Work for Structure and Sadness, which premiered at Melbourne Festival in 2006.
Corridor looks at our ability to live together according to the accepted laws of humanity. It questions whether we can respond adequately to the increasing demands of our individual lifestyles as well as to the greater problems that threaten our world.
The audience sits in a corridor formation of two long single rows facing each other, effectively becoming part of the set. Each viewer has a unique perspective of the work, with the performers seen at very close range or at a distance as they move up and down the corridor.
Guerin collaborates with Japanese experimental composer Haco who has an international reputation for her unique explorations into post punk vocals and environmental sounds. In Corridor she will blend live recordings of public interiors with experimental pop to create a delicate, eclectic sound design.
Corridor is an investigation into human activity, both mental and physical, in places of waiting and transit. It is an intimate performance work which connects audience to performer and explores the individual's place within the sphere of public interaction. A connecting space reflects the way people view themselves, what they aspire to be, and what they feel is expected of them in relation to standards set by society and the media.

LINKS:
http://www.lucyguerin.com
http://www.myspace.com/hacohaco

Credits:
Choreography Lucy Guerin
Dancers Sara Black, Antony Hamilton, Kirstie McCracken, Byron Perry, Harriet Ritchie, Lee Serle
Sound Design Haco
Set Design Donald Holt
Lighting Design Keith Tucker
Costume Design Paula Levis & Susie Gerraty
Producer Michaela Coventry
Production Managers Carly Heard & Richard Dinnen for Megafun
This project has been supported by Arts Victoria and the Australia Council.
Photo: Jeff Busby



Preview:
Thu 16 Oct at 7.30pm
Season:

Fri 17 - Sun 19 Oct at 7.30pm

Sat 18 & Sun 19 Oct at 4pm

Tue 21 - Thu 23 Oct at 7pm

Fri 24 at 6pm

Sat 25 Oct at 1pm & 4pm

1hr no interval


WHERE:
Arts House, Meat Market
5 Blackwood Street
North Melbourne 3051