PEFORMANCE ARCHIVE

History is an affirmation of who we are and what we can become. It offers a sense of belonging, pride and value. It is what we pass onto generations to ensure their development and growth.


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Fontlife

2003/04 & 2005/06

Fontlife is a site-specific piece created by IRIE! dance theatre for the Eastern Fountain at Trafalgar Square. With thrilling live music and dance fusion the audience is invited to celebrate the spirit of water (Yemoja).

Choreography Beverley Glean, Denzil Barnes and Dancers
Costumes Janey Gardiner

Musicians Charles James, Anthony Reid, Zozo Shuaibu

Dancers Chrissie Adesina, Nas Evanson, Denzil Barnes, Jermaine Pemberton-Smith, Darriell Aldridge, Sarah Akinbiyi, Florance Okwan

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Got it Covered

2002/03

An exciting blend of movement, which focuses on undulation & pulsation, a technique prevalent in traditional & contemporary Caribbean dance. The use of Soca music fused with the movement quality captures the vitality of a carnival atmosphere.

Choreography Beverley Glean
Set & costumes Janey Gardiner
Lighting Design Phil Supple
Performers Natalie Simons-Clifford, Simone Foster, Michelle Kwarteng, Denzil Barnes

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Icon

2002/03

Set in an abstract world inspired by images, memories, poetry and music; the piece journeys through landscapes of questions and discoveries. Inspired by the works of Maya Angelou and Ted Joans.

Choreography Lincoln Allert
Set & costumes Janey Gardiner
Lighting Design Phil Supple
Performers Natalie Simons-Clifford, Simone Foster, Michelle Kwarteng, Denzil Barnes

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As close as a breath

2001/02


Don’t Test

A full length work that focuses with a number of challenges and trials that we all face through out lives. The work deals with relationships and communication in an earnest and sometimes humourous way. Performed as a series of sketches, the work poses a number of questions;
At what point does a test become a challenge?
What is the quality of our intentions?
The movement holds steadfast to IRIE!’s style of fusion and synthesising traditional and contemporary dance.

Choreography Beverley Glean, Curtis James & the company
Creative advisor Benji Reid
Set & costumes Janey Gardiner
Lighting Design Phil Supple
Performers Natalie Simon-Clifford, Naomi Czuba, Paulette Ryan, Christy Adesina, Kwesi Johnson

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Continuous Currents

1999/02




Based on a poem of the same name written by Albie Ollivierre

Choreography Beverley Glean, Lincoln Allert & Albie Ollivierre
Costume & set Janey Gardiner
Music & songs Zozo & Jubal
Composed/arranged Zozo & Jubal
Lighting Phil Supple
Performers Paulette Ryan, Chrissie Adesina, Jubal Carbon, Jacqueline Henry, Chidi