Credit: Nikolas Louka
Photo Credit: Ro Murphy
Skydiver
Skydiver is a Little Big Dance commission, led by South East Dance, in partnership with Dance East, Yorkshire Dance and Take Art, and co-commissioned by Dance Umbrella and Strike a Light Festival.
Please note this is a closed performance and is being shown in the local schools in Matson.
SKYDIVER by Xenia Aidonopoulou
Age recommendation 3-5 years.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Prepare to soar through the fluffy clouds where flocks of birds and butterflies flutter. Explore the dream-like world that waits above us, in this multi-sensory dance experience for families.
Take your little ones on a magical journey with Skydiver and experience how movement, sound and stunning visuals bring whimsical characters to life in an enchanting encounter in the skies.
Greek dance artist, dramaturg and director Xenia Aidonopoulou makes visually compelling dance-theatre works filled with wonder and imagination that will captivate even the youngest audience members.
Please note: This show uses a small amount of flashing lights and haze, and the sound of thunderclaps.
Credits
Concept & Direction: Xenia Aidonopoulou
Created with: Lydia Walker, (JJ) William James, Philip Hulford & Yu-Chien Cheng
Performed by: Lydia Walker, (JJ) William James, Philip Hulford, Yu-Chien Cheng & Jordan Ajadi
Music Composition: Jonny Pilcher
Costume Design: Mayou Trikerioti
Puppet & ‘Clouds’ Design: Alison Alexander
Scenography: Xenia Aidonopoulou, Alison Alexander, Mayou Trikerioti
Lighting Design: Chris Burr, Xenia Aidonopoulou
Creative Producer: Lia Prentaki
Production Manager: Chris Burr
Touring Production Managers: Paul Barnes & Ben Moon
Costume Maker: Caroline Husband
Prop Maker: Mavi Curie
Supporters
Skydiver is a Little Big Dance commission, led by South East Dance, in partnership with Dance East, Yorkshire Dance and Take Art, and co-commissioned by Dance Umbrella and Strike a Light Festival. Little Big Dance is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.
