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Heart

2021/22

Heart is an investigation into younger peoples perspectives of romance and beauty, and how popular culture can influence this. The work is a series of sketches that include a Gene Kelly inspired tap dance, a literal interpretation of “falling in Love” metaphors, a song inspired by 90’s Rom Com quotes, and recreations of romantic paintings from the 1800’s.​​

Choreographer(s): Joel O'Donoghue

Performer(s): Matthew Sandiford and Karl Fagerlund Brekke

Sound Designer: Michael Picknett

Dramaturge: Rachel Elderkin

Producer: Vasanthi Argouin

Supported by: Arts Council England, Blast Theory, Studio Wayne McGregor, Tripspace, Poplar Union, and Smikle Dance Studio

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