PHOENIX - Eric Minh Cuong Castaing / Shonen

Project Arts Centre, Space Upstairs Sat 11 May, 7:30pm €22 full price / €18 conc. 50 mins approx. (no interval) A piece for drones and dancers, Phoenix articulates two realities. At first playful, the drones on stage interact with three performers, creating an unsettling soundtrack as they approach and retreat from the microphone. Then we connect live via Skype with artists in Gaza who live with the constant threat and roar of drones. They share their dances and experiences with us - their artform, an act of resistance. Concept & Choreography: Eric Minh Cuong Castaing in collaboration with the dancers Performers (On Stage): Jeanne Colin, Nans Pierson, Kevin Fay Performers (Via Skype/Video): Mumen Khalifa, Myuz GB Crew (Meuse Abu Matira, Hamad Abu Hasira, Mohammed Abu Ramadan) Drone Pilot: Scott Stevenson Translator: Tamara Saade