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Black Diamond
World Premiere of "Black Diamond" at Vejle Musikteater - a new sparkling performance by Tim Rushton
29.01.2014
”In the middle of the stage stands a guardian dressed in a long black jacket. Silver dust is raining down from the sky.To the minimalistic and unsettling tones of Philip Glass, the man waits for the silvery dust to settle - and then the performance starts.”
– Tim Rushton
Futuristic and visual worlds With Black Diamond, Tim Rushton returns to a more conceptual and futuristic universe, where focus has been set on graphic asthetics, scenes and geometrical forms. Black Diamond is a new work by Tim Rushton, created for Danish Dance Theatres 16 international dancers. The World Premiere takes place at Vejle Musikteater on the 1st of May, 2014 and continues on to The Royal Danish Theatre’s Old Stage from the 9th – 11th of May.
To the sounds of the violinist Alexander Balanescu, the beat king Trentemøller and the classic composer Philip Glass, small pockets of sound are created - from fragmented and noisy to tempo-filled electronic beats to lyrical and romantic.
Darkness The audience is first met by a black stage exploding with silver confetti. The the stage is set. The first act of Black Diamond consists of a massive diamond shaped background – black and uneven, like a sparkling diamond. Destruction rules here and the scenography gives thought to a harsh landscape of aggressive volcanoes, black ash and rock walls. Dressed in futuristic black coats and geometrical garb, Rushton creates a futuristic tale about the inherent duality of everything, where both the shadowy and the light side of man are explored both psychologically ,scenographically and thematically.
Light In the second act, the background changes from inky black to shining silver as the structure remains unchanged. In an organic and flowing idiom, hope is making its way out of the darkness. The dancers float across the stage in gauzy, balloon-formed creations the rustle, while small cracks of darkness try to break through the light.
Contrasting Costumes Just as the music promises contrasting worlds, we also meet the goddess of fate in a pompous design construction, where she spins the thread of life, militaristic men in somber coats, faceless and pure bodies plus a petrified man in a skin colored costume of crystal. All costumes are designed by clothing designer, Charlotte Østergaard.
The World Premiere of Black Diamond is at Vejle Musikteater the 1st and 2nd of Mau, 2014.
Black Diamond is a collaboration between Danish Dance Theatre as well as Danish and International partners.
Info: Concept & Choreography: Tim Rushton Mucic: TBA Dancers: Dansk Danseteaters Dansere Lighting Design: Jacob Bjerregaard Stage Design: Johan Kølkjær Costume Design: Charlotte Østergaard ... Go back |
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