Crossing Skin
DANCE
Crossing Skin
Junk Ensemble
Recurring Event
From Fri 01 July – Sun 03 July
Event Details
Times & Dates:
Fri 01 July
4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Sat 02 July – Sun 03 July
3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Duration:
20 to 25 minutes
Event Categories:
Performance | Dance
Admission:
€15 / €12 concession
Venue:
The Factory Performance Space
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A new Cairde Sligo Arts Festival Commission created by multi-award-winning dance innovators Junk Ensemble.
Crossing Skin is an immersive live dance installation examining the myth of the selkie and our conflicted connection to the sea. Working with an acclaimed creative team, this intimate performance combines live music, dance and a stunning visual design which explores themes of abandonment and our fascination and abuse of the sea.
Junk Ensemble have guts and ingenuity ***** The Irish Times
Age recommendation: 12+
Creation and Direction: Jessica Kennedy, Megan Kennedy
Choreography created in collaboration with the performer
Performer: Stephanie Dufresne
Visual and Costume Design: Sabine Dargent
Lighting Design: Stephen Dodd
Live Music & Composition: Ray Scannell
Costume Maker: Amanda Donovan
Production Manager and Prop Maker: Barry McKinney
Stage Manager: Miriam Duffy
Sound Engineer: Jack Cawley
Supported by Blue Raincoat Theatre Company through generous use of their venue, The Factory Performance Space
Supported by Rua Red where Junk Ensemble are Dance Artists-in-Residence