Dance / Impermanence Dance Theatre
New Impermanence show examines death through dance
Contemporary dance company Impermanence will perform a unique depiction of death as part of their bumper spring/summer lineup of shows at their home, the Mount Without.
Directed and performed by Paris-born dancer, Solène Weinachter, AFTER ALL takes the concept of grief and turns it into an equally comic and poignant outlet for the emotions and difficult conversations that come with loss.
The show, on from Tuesday to Thursday, is comprised of a series of re-enactments of funerals that have taken place in Solène’s life and even includes a depiction of her own.
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Exploring the role that dance can have in healing, it merges the medium with comedy, storytelling and theatre to pose the question – what happens in the end?
On the first two nights of the show, Solène will also be taking part in a post-show talk, offering the audience an opportunity to ask questions about the show and to learn more about what it means to her.
The show has consistently received four-star reviews
Solène said: “AFTER ALL, while centred around death, is at its core a show about being alive.
“I took my own autobiographical experiences and explored how these can be communicated through choreography, which formed the basis of the show.”
Roseanna Anderson, co-director of Impermanence, said: “AFTER ALL is a captivating and thought-provoking addition to our Spring/Summer programme.
“We feel very proud to be presenting such a diverse programme for our first season at The Mount Without and we can’t wait to see how audiences respond to Solène’s incredible work.”
AFTER ALL is made possible by a multi-year grant from Jerwood Foundation, Impermanence’s programme at The Mount Without is a vital platform for the development of dance in the UK.
AFTER ALL is a hopeful attempt to conjure a better sort of space for us to be with loss and collectively contemplate the finite nature of our lives.
Following AFTER ALL, the season continues with a four more diverse performances from an array of globally recognised names:
- May 12-13: Songs of the Bulbul by Aakash Odedra – A stunning collaboration between two Sufi Kathak masters, blending spiritual Sufi poetry and the intense physicality of Kathak dance.
- May 14: To Be Continued – A mixed bill of short works-in-progress by IMPERMANENCE and guest choreographers, with an in-depth post-show talk offering audiences a glimpse of new ideas and creative processes.
- June 17-19: ELEFANTIN by Cree Barnett-Williams – A dance-theatre satire confronting the expectations of female image, sexuality and empowerment in pop culture, with a nod to the iconic Barbie.
- July 9-10: Hope Hunt and the Ascension into Lazarus by Oona Doherty – An award-winning, dance theatre piece exploring masculinity, morality and nostalgia through powerful character transformations.
Alongside the three-night run, AFTER ALL will also see Solène hosting a ‘Death Cafe’ on Thursday from 11am to 1pm.
The daytime event will see up to 20 guests joining her in open conversation, with the goal of alleviating the isolation that often comes with grief. Those interested in attending should email info@impermanence.co.uk to sign up.
For tickets and more information, visit www.impermanence.co.uk/whats-on
Main photo: Genevieve Reeves
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