SILENT LINES
Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. Sat 11 May
A key figure on Britain’s modern dance circuit, Russell Maliphant is bringing his latest artistic endeavour to Llanelli as part of a UK tour. Silent Lines showcases an explorative and investigative approach to dance through the anatomy aided by body movement, animated video projection, and Maliphant’s firm favourite, lighting. He’s been heading his own two-time Olivier award-winning dance company since its conception in 1996.
The inspiration behind the piece derives from Maliphant’s interest in anatomy and the core tissue of our bodies. Now 57 and still dancing, there’s perhaps even a sense that the numerous knee surgeries he’s had over the years has altered his dancing and pushed forth an interest into the internal workings of the body and how our inner structures connect. Working alongside video artist Panagiotis Tomaras to create visual projections, whose moving images are reflected onto the body to provide a drawn element, to explore what’s inside of us. Together they have created a unique body of work with the help of Michael Hulls, a long-time collaborative partner of Maliphant, to direct lighting to bring the vision to life. The lighting is a key part of the experience: highlighting certain areas of the body whilst managing to conceal others, drawing the audience’s attention from one part to the next.
Tickets: £14/£12. Info: 0345 2263510 / www.theatrausirgar.co.uk
words Sam Ball
