FAR
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance returns to the Linbury Studio Theatre with a unique work inspired by the Age of Enlightenment.
Introduction
Cutting-edge design is combined with radical choreography in a dazzling piece for ten dancers.
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Background
Wayne McGregor’s anatomy-defying choreography and innovative approach across dance, science, film, music, visual art and technology has fuelled a string of unique works. FAR is no exception. Taking inspiration from Flesh in the Age of Reason (FAR) by Roy Porter, which explores the relationship between body and soul in the 18th century, it was created for Wayne McGregor | Random Dance in 2010. Since its premiere, FAR has toured round the world.
The piece is staged in a mesmerizing environment of shadow and light created by rAndom International and Lucy Carter. McGregor's ground-breaking choreography is set to a haunting score by critically-acclaimed composer Ben Frost, with compelling designs by Moritz Junge and Ravi Deepres.
Running time
About 1 hour with no interval
Related events
Wayne McGregor l Random Dance opens on 22 November.
There will be a post show discussion with Wayne McGregor and rAndom International, chaired by Dr Aleks Krotoski, following the performance on Thursday 15 November. It will take place on the stage and will immediately follow the performance, at 9pm.
Credits
| Choreography | Wayne McGregor |
Related links
- www.guardian.co.uk More on: Flesh in the Age of Reason (Book)
- www.randomdance.org Random Dance's official website
- en.wikipedia.org About Wayne McGregor, choreographer
