MARK BRUCE COMPANY PHANTOMS - A TRIPLE BILL
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rome-based, multi-award-winning Mark Bruce Company was founded in 1991 as a vehicle for the progressive dance theatre of Mark Bruce. The company’s performances push the boundaries of style and expectation, whilst remaining rooted in a strong choreographic language; it draws from a broad spectrum of influences and features a strong filmic aesthetic. The company also runs a hugely popular learning and participation programme for young people and adults. This includes adult beginners’ Contemporary Dance classes as well as Silver Swans Ballet in their Frome studio and in residential care settings. Their programme for young people includes a residential Summer School for vocational students, a Junior Summer School for local children and a schools programme. The Mark Bruce Company was made a National Portfolio Organisation by Arts Council England in 2014 and is an affiliate artist of the Merlin Theatre. markbrucecompany.com @markbruceco markbrucecompany mark_bruce_company
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This February, The Merlin plays host to Mark Bruce Company as they present Phantoms - a triple bill of stunning cinematic dance theatre, written, directed and choreographed by Mark Bruce. “It’s great to be building towards performing before a live audience; to share all we’ve been creating in isolation with the real world. Nothing can replace this experience,” he told us. Green Apples Bruce’s highly popular commanding work is choreographed to music by The White Stripes. It’s a visceral and immediate live experience as two dancers perform within the confines of a rope circle, creating a space of powerful physical intensity and magnetic energy.
“Dark, smart dance theatre” The Stage
