COISCEIM DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS
TOUCH ME
Set among the remains of a boarded up room, a group of strangers look in from outside. A set of keys unlocks the door to hidden gems left behind. What was that promise that you made?
In 1995, CoisCéim produced the critically acclaimed REEL LUCK which looked at Ireland on the cusp of the Celtic Tiger. TOUCH ME comments on society today and the transformation from grand tiger visions to the exodus of the once majestic cranes. From this lonely landscape David Bolger rakes through the spoils of an unprecedented era to discover a potential new beauty in the promise of the future. What are the new symbols of fortune? What makes us happy now?
TOUCH ME premiered at Project Arts Centre, Dublin in November 2011 to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike celebrating the "…sheer joy and even transcendence in the inventive dance of Bolger’s six wonderful dancers" Vulgo.ie. Featuring new music composed and performed live by saxophonist Kenneth Edge, this stunning production will tour Ireland in February 2012.
Video:
Interview with Choreographer/Director David Bolger
Interview with Saxophonist/Composer Kenneth Edge
GALWAY Tue 14 February BLANCHARDSTOWN Thur 16 February 8pm | Tickets €20/16
TALLAGHT Sat 18 February CORK Tue 21 February PORTLAOISE Thur 23 February DÚN LAOGHAIRE Sat 25 February
For Early-Bird Booking contact CoisCéim Dance Theatre at 01 878 0558 or info@coisceim.com
Directed and Choreographed | David Bolger
CAST includes Kenneth Edge, Jen Fleenor, Olwen Grindley, James Hosty, Robert Jackson, Nick McGough and Emma O’Kane
LIVE MUSIC - COMPOSER/SAXOPHONIST | Kenneth Edge
set/costume Design | Monica Frawley
LIGHTING DESIGN | Ian Scott
Sound Design | Ivan Birthistle and Vincent Doherty
Production Manager | Lisa Mahony
Stage Manager | Clive Welsh
Company Class Teachers | Muirne Bloomer, Laura Macken, Emma O'Kane
Photography | Ros Kavanagh
reviews
"The set was wonderful, the music was ecstatic, Kenneth Edge was absolutely on fire playing live … you just don’t get that often enough in the theatre, the thrill of a great live musician playing his own music" Peter Sheridan on RTÉ's The View
"Who dares invoke an "ideal Ireland" these days? Well, David Bolger does in his powerful and ultimately joyous new show "Touch Me" at Project". Click here to read the rest of Deirdre Mulrooney's review at vulgo.ie.
METRO HERALD's Lucy White had 5 Questions for David Bolger - click here for more
Click here for the IRISH TIMES review by Michael Seaver
what audiences are saying about touch me ...
“Everyone should see this! Thank You to all involved for a truly beautiful and moving performance”
“It was simply remarkable. Still thinking about it. Loved loved loved it.”
“I was blown away... [it was] amazing and beautiful, I laughed and cried and went through all the emotions.”
“Absolutely loved every moment of it, stunning and breathtaking control, really made me want to get up and dance”
“Stunning. Caustic, witty, beautiful…Emma O’Kane was outstanding.”
“ADORED IT.”
dance workshops are available for groups of 10 or more For information and booking click here.
Moments of pure absolute brilliance ... absolutely stunning
Peter Sheridan,
RTÉ's The View
Photos by Ros Kavanagh