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Strawboys is a vibrant and energetic outdoor pop-up performance, blurring the lines between traditional and contemporary dance and music. Featuring luminous straw dancers whirling to Balkan inspired beats, the work is a unique spin on the cultural tradition of ‘The Strawboys’, also known as Mummers, Guisers, Burdie Boys and Skekklers; identified by their ornate straw costumes while out rambling streets, fields, towns and parks, parading their merriment to the joy of onlookers. Composers Zoe Katsilerou and Eilon Morris infuse lively Balkan vibes to match the colour popping costumes and woven masks of Costume Designer Alison Brown. |
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CREATIVE TEAM
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Choreography & Direction
Rob Heaslip Choreography & Performance Scotland: Amy Robertson, Jorja Follina, Molly Scott Danter, Malcolm Sutherland Ireland: Salma Ataya, Sophie Hutchinson, Favour Odusola, Aneta Dortová Previous Performers: Jack Anderson, Joanne Pirrie, Tess Letham, Taylor Han Composers Zoe Katsilerou & Eilon Morris Rehearsal Directors Jen Wren Kristyn Fontanella Costume Designer & Wardrobe Supervisor Alison Brown Wardrobe Team Cleo McCabe, Zoë Beth Murdoch, Caragh Veitch Philip, Ruth Main, Catherine Rose Elliott, Hilary Haman, Lise Bech Textile Designer Lorna Brown at Blessed Unrest Producer Producer for Rob Heaslip - Helen McIntosh Producer for Ireland - Gwen Van Spÿk Production Manager Fi Fraser Stage Manager 2022 Rehearsals & Shetland Tour - Thom Hall 2021 & Made in Scotland 2022 - Francesca Fenech - Tabone 2021 Irish Touring - Karen Aguiar Front of House Manager Afton Moran Digital & PR Manager Karen Steel Video Team Lucas Chih-Peng Kao, Daniel Gough, Robyn O'Donnell With thanks to: Ewen Balfour |
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PREVIOUS TOUR DATES
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2021
JULY/AUGUST Shetland Tour AUGUST Orkney Islands Tour (in association with Shetland Arts) Caithness Tour (in association with Lyth Arts Centre) Aberdeenshire Tour |
2022
JULY National Tour of Scotland Shetland Merchant City Festival, Glasgow National Tour of Ireland County Kerry (in partnership with Siamsa Tíre & Kerry County Council) County Clare (in partnership with Glór & Clare County Council) County Galway (in partnership with Galway County Council) AUGUST National Tour of Scotland OneRen Cycle Arts Festival Borders Tour (in association with Borders Live) Craigmillar Festival Lyra 10th Birthday Event Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Made in Scotland Showcase, Dance Base & Consulate General of Ireland, Edinburgh National Tour of Ireland Galway City (in partnership with Town Hall Theatre & Galway City Council) OCTOBER DanceLive Festival, Aberdeen Galoshans Festival |