A MATTER OF TIME
Sept 15th - Nov 3rd
UK TOUR
Venue & ticket info at bottom of page
Sept 15th - Nov 3rd
UK TOUR
Venue & ticket info at bottom of page
Chantry Dance presents a matter of time - a mesmerising triple bill exploring our relationship with time.
a matter of time has been created by award-winning producers and choreographers Rae Piper and Paul Chantry in collaboration with innovative director-choreographer Kristian Cunningham.
GHOST DANCES combines contemporary dance and puppetry with Nicholas Maw's eponymous 1988 suite. A woman journeys through the past, present and future where the allusive 'ghosts' of the title are her fractured dreams and memories. She learns to reconcile the uncertainty of the future with the lessons of the past to fully live the present moment – a struggle we’re all familiar with.
ARIADNE’S LAMENT is a dance setting of an extract from Roman poet Catullus' carmen 64, where Ariadne laments her abandonment by Theseus and faces a desolate future. The work considers how certain human situations remain relevant and relatable no matter when they occur.
IN TIME OF DAFFODILS is inspired by ee cummings' poem of the same name. This beautiful, evocative piece is a reminder of the simple things in life and that life is about journeys not destinations - the goal of living is to grow.
“What a beautiful, strong and sensitive show. Totally moved.”
"The whole story, staging, costumes, choreography and performance was electrifying and we were glued to our seats."
"Mesmerising, breath-taking & beautiful"
AUDIENCE RESPONSES TO PREVIOUS CHANTRY PERFORMANCES
Running Time: 1hr20mins approx.
A short Q&A with the cast follows the show.
Parental guidance advised: contains mild nudity, scenes of a sexual nature, mild violence
We recommend an age guidance of 13+, although this is subject to parental discretion.
a matter of time has been created by award-winning producers and choreographers Rae Piper and Paul Chantry in collaboration with innovative director-choreographer Kristian Cunningham.
GHOST DANCES combines contemporary dance and puppetry with Nicholas Maw's eponymous 1988 suite. A woman journeys through the past, present and future where the allusive 'ghosts' of the title are her fractured dreams and memories. She learns to reconcile the uncertainty of the future with the lessons of the past to fully live the present moment – a struggle we’re all familiar with.
ARIADNE’S LAMENT is a dance setting of an extract from Roman poet Catullus' carmen 64, where Ariadne laments her abandonment by Theseus and faces a desolate future. The work considers how certain human situations remain relevant and relatable no matter when they occur.
IN TIME OF DAFFODILS is inspired by ee cummings' poem of the same name. This beautiful, evocative piece is a reminder of the simple things in life and that life is about journeys not destinations - the goal of living is to grow.
“What a beautiful, strong and sensitive show. Totally moved.”
"The whole story, staging, costumes, choreography and performance was electrifying and we were glued to our seats."
"Mesmerising, breath-taking & beautiful"
AUDIENCE RESPONSES TO PREVIOUS CHANTRY PERFORMANCES
Running Time: 1hr20mins approx.
A short Q&A with the cast follows the show.
Parental guidance advised: contains mild nudity, scenes of a sexual nature, mild violence
We recommend an age guidance of 13+, although this is subject to parental discretion.
'In Time of Daffodils' is supported by the St Hugh’s Foundation for the Arts – Artists Respond programme 2023