It’s Rude to Point
An exploration of the function and dysfunction of friendship, personal space and communication, the performers tumble, wrestle, fly and laugh through the 20 minutes that is the current performance piece, otherwise known as ‘It’s Rude to Point’.
Capable of anticipating each other’s responses, the performers test each other’s limits, appealing to the audience as a mediator for their game-play. As confidences are broken the relationship starts to fragment. Physical and verbal banter become simultaneously ridiculous, entertaining and uncomfortably compromising.
The development of this piece has been funded by Arts Council England. It has been created to be versatile in 3 specific ways:
1. Uncomplicated technical requirements make it suitable for performing in theatre settings and spaces without technical facilities (ie, schools, outdoor settings or festivals).
2. The content of the piece is partly unique to the audience for whom it is performed as the audience are invited to contribute to the game that is played between the performers. We have found that the content of this improvised section is dictated by whoever is in the audience.
3. The subject of the piece has universal appeal, in that it is not abstract. It could entertain festival or theatre audiences or could feed into a wider educational discussion (on social behaviour or communication for example. See education for more information.)
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July 2, 2007 12:37 PM by Vanessa
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Hey girlies.
Nice website!!
Really hope I get to see the show.
Hope everything is going well.
Take care and speak soon.
NIK XxX
Posted by Nick Carter | July 5, 2007 2:15 PM
Outstanding ladies! Loved it, loved it, loved it.
Must say I never tire of watching your style of dance Nik.
Your unexpected ending at the Patrick Centre had the whole audience fooled, great ad lib and ability to keep in role. We honestly thought Ness's injury was part of the piece and a ploy to get the audience to feel uneasy about your relationship!! Excellent.
Sal xx
Posted by sal B Chief Bean | July 18, 2007 9:53 AM