Silent Lines
Silent Lines draws upon Maliphant’s research and explorations in dance and anatomy using a unique mix of movement, animated video projection, and lighting. The piece investigates a range of poetic possibilities, using the visually rich and resonant connections between internal and external worlds, the microcosm and the macrocosm. Drawing on methodologies from a spectrum of movement disciplines and setting these within a world of animated light, Silent Lines explores the endless web of connections we encompass and embody.
Note from the choreographer: Silent Lines is a work for 5 exceptional dancers – with projections used to create a fluidly shifting atmosphere using animations by Panagiotis Tomaras. The music has been created by Dana Fouras and passes seamlessly from classical to electronic and the costumes have been created by Stevie Stewart of Bodymap.
The intention for this piece was to use some of the elements I am often exploring behind the scenes that effect movement and use those elements to create an aesthetic language. In this way, ideas and images from inside the body were projected to create spaces and textures within the stage environment to be manipulated by the dancers’ movement.
Their movement language has a shared ground but is also unique and personal to each dancer and their participation was another inspiration behind the project.
★★★★
“A brilliant exploration of human anatomy”
Morning Star, 6 Nov 2019 (Christine Lindy)
★★★★
"Silent Lines, is heralded as a deeper-than-ever exploration of the human body… What hits you between the eyes above all from the very start, though, is how beautiful this piece is"
The Telegraph, 19 Oct 2019 (Mark Monahan)
★★★★
"A thrilling extended scene of dynamic movement"
Londontheatre1.com, 20 Oct 2019 (Marian Kennedy)
★★★★
"Maliphant’s choreographic universe is unique"
Evening Standard, 20 Oct 2019 (Emma Byrne)
★★★
"One seamless swirling and spooling flow, one impulse
morphing into another, all in fusion with dramatic light"
The Guardian, 20 Oct 2019 (Lyndsey Winship)
"Silent Lines Is A Stunning Blend Of Dance And Technological Innovation And A Sharp Reminder Of The Human Effort And Skill Required To Produce Such A Powerful And Visually Engaging Show"
David Cunningham - British Theatre Guide
Silent Lines is co-produced by Sadler’s Wells and supported by Arts Council England, DanceEast, Cockayne, The London Community Foundation, Ipswich Borough Council, and Lancaster Arts.
Private supporters include Primrose Bell, Simon Bishop, Jules & Cheryl Burns, Matt Cooper, Denis Shafranik, Jake & Sandi Ulrich, Jeffrey Garner and Harry MacAuslan
Audience reaction
- Hypnotic, fascinating, high quality dance production
- Five outstanding performers dancing deliciously fluid choreography which had space to breath - a lovely sense of the unhurried - with visual projections integrated beautifully. A delight.
- My 14 year old daughter described the show as mesmerising. Best dance I have seen in some years and I love contemporary dance and go regularly.
- This dance show included some of the most gorgeous choreography I've ever seen. The lights, music and dance all supported each component so well.
Performers
Alethia Antonia
Edd Arnold
Grace Jabbari
Moronfoluwa Odimayo
Will Thompson
Director and Choreographer
Russell Maliphant
Lighting Design
Russell Maliphant &
Panagiotis Tomaras
Video Projection Designer
Panagiotis Tomaras
Sound Design
Dana Fouras
Costume Design
Stevie Stewart
Producer
Martin Collins
Instrumental Contributors
Dimitris Paganos (Piano),
Sefi Zisling (Horn),
Eitan Efrat (Drums),
Oscar Bohorquez (Strings)
Original Music
Benjamin Godard (Berceuse de Jocelyn) played by Vasa Prihoda- violin 1929
Frederic Chopin (Piano Concerto No 2)
Sound Engineers
Skarlatos Vasilopoulos & Max Jones
Photography:
Julian Broad & Martin Collins
Silent Lines Soundtrack – £9.99