Production
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My Name Is…
Paul and Kieran Dance Theatre present the North West tour of My Name Is…
Paul and Kieran Dance Theatre are a new organisation committed to the production of innovative dance theatre exploring the nature of addiction and journey of recovery.
My Name Is…. their first production has been supported by Arts Council England and developed through an extensive research and development process with Trust The Process rehabilitation centres and The Bridge Oasis Centre.
My Name Is… explores the world of a father and a son tested by the devastating demands of addiction. The production presents the hopelessness of addiction and the enlightenment of recovery, allowing the audience to consider the life of alcoholic adults and those that witness the powerful process of escaping drugs and alcohol. The story will follow snatches of conversation between a father and son living with the dilemma of addiction. Using a blend of naturalistic performance and heightened contemporary dance, My Name Is… describes the culture of addiction through a sophisticated language of performance unique to the company.
Performances will take place at Edge Hill University’s Rose Theatre on 28th April, The Jerwood Dance House on 6th June as part of Pulse Fringe Festival and The Brindley on 25th June 2010. Times and ticket prices vary – for further email emily@paulandkieran.com OR Paul Bayes – 07801 478 548
Director/Choreographer: Kieran Sheehan Collaborative Performer: Paul Bayes Kitcher
Designer: Jean – Marc Puissant Composer: Howard Haigh
Lighting: Clare O Donoghue Writer: Sara Masters
About the artists
Paul Bayes Kitcher: Paul trained at the Royal Ballet School and at Rambert. His first professional experience was with Scottish Ballet where he danced various principal roles. In 1990 he was accepted into Birmingham Royal Ballet as a First Artist and subsequently promoted to Soloist. He has had the privilege of working with world-renowned choreographers such as Peter Darrell,Oleg Vinagradov, Michael Corder, David Bintley, Sir Peter Wright and Sir Kenneth Macmillan who created roles for him. Paul is currently teaching Classical Ballet at Edge Hill. His experience includes The Royal Ballet, The Royal Ballet School and Birmingham Royal Ballet where he leads outreach and choreographic projects. Paul has developed a relationship with Dance for All, Outreach Programme in Cape Town South Africa where he choreographed for their Professional Dance Company. Recently Paul was invited as a guest teacher for Carlos Acosta and Company.
Kieran Sheehan: London based Choreographer/Movement Director Kieran Sheehan graduated from the MA Movement Studies at Central School of Speech and Drama in 2005 having previously trained at London Contemporary Dance School and Guildford School of Acting. He is currently the associate artist of UpSwing and iceandfire performance company. Kieran is focusing on developing work as an independent artist and recently won a mentorship with Kate Flatt awarded by the Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund. In 2007 Kieran spent 3 months as movement coach at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Kieran Sheehan formed his own Dance Theatre Company (KSDT) in 2008 with a vision to produce high quality cross-art form performance work rooted in contemporary dance. The company’s practice has a strong emphasis on participatory research and public engagement, designed to inform the creative development of work that will reflect large-scale social concerns.
Research and Development Promo (September 2009 @ The Lowry Studio)
Director/Choregrapher ~ Kieran Sheehan Collaborative Performer ~ Paul Bayes Kitcher
Composer ~ Howard Haigh Film Director ~ Chris Stone
Dancers ~ Paul Bayes Kitcher, Craig Horton, Chris Keerie
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Cope
Creative team:
- Artistic Director & Choreographer ~ Kieran Sheehan
- Associate Director & Film Maker ~ Matt Spencer
- Creative Producer & Dramaturg ~ Sarah Sansom for Time Wont Wait
- Cast ~Sonja Perreten & Lucia Tong & Rachel Drazek