Theatre. Visual. Digital. Music

'The Bell Curves'

Keisha Thompson

2021

Role: Director & Movement Director

Director and Movement Director on the research and development of UK writer Keisha Thompson’s new play ‘The Bell Curves’. https://keishathompson.com/bio/

'The Correspondents'

Babylon'13 (Ukraine) and Project Auske (UK) supported by the European Union under the House of Europe

2021 - current

Role: Co-Creator

Collaborations with Ukrainian Film Artist Roman Liubyi and Ukrainian Film organisation Babylon’13 including: Co-creator of ‘The Correspondents’ a digital moving image research project.

'Holding the Horizon'

Laura Van Tatenhove

2021-2022

Role: Movement Collaborator

With the support of the Arts Council England and a Developing Your Creative Practice Grant Laura has embarked on a new visual project based on the tale of Icarus: an elemental and mythically inspired projection, dance and performance work suitable for ages 9+. https://lauravantatenhove.com/new-project-holding-the-horizon-2021/

'Iron Butterflies'

Babylon'13 (Ukraine). Director: Roman Liubiy

2019 - current

Role: Choreographer & Performer

A hybrid documentary about the downing of flight MH17. Financed by Ukrainian Film State Agency. Producers: Andrii Kotliar, Anna Zobnina, Alexandra Bratyschenko.

'Baby Fever'

Contact Youth Company & SICK! Festival

2019

Role: Lead Artist

'Baby Fever' explores the relationship between milestones and materialism, fusing movement with monologues and physical theatre. Created by: Contact Young Company and Theater DEGASTEN. Directed by: Thater DEGASTEN. Assistant Artist: Miray Sidhom

'The Ice, the Land and the Sea'

FISKE & CROFTS. Commissioned by Illuminating York

2013

Role: Co-Director, Choreographer & Performer

A live and projection mapping work for the Jorvik Viking Centre that tells the story of a young girl who left her home far across the North Sea and travelled to York 1000 years ago, crossing paths with great characters from the Viking age.

Co-created & Directed by Bridget Fiske & Andrew Crofts. Live performance by: Bridget Fiske. Composed by: Miguel Marin. Written by: Libby Crofts. Illustrations by: Maria Khalezina. Edited by: Andrew Crofts, Bridget Fiske, & Simon Wainwright. Vocal performer: Anna Wilson Hall. Video performers: Padraig Confrey, Anthony Missen & Gemma Nixon

Out of the Blue Productions

An independent music and dance collective creating works in partnership with BBC Philharmonic and more

2010 - 2012

Role: Co-Director, Co-Produuer, Video artist, Choreographer & Performer

'revolve'

An outdoor and public space work presented at Urban Moves International Dance Festival, Manchester, UK

Composed by Gavin Wayte. Choreographed by Bridget Fiske & Joseph Lau. Performed by Richard Causer, Bridget Fiske & Louise Thomson

'Bones of Spring'

An interactive video and sited performance work presented at Bridgewater Hall as part of BBC Philharmonic Ink Still Wet programme

Composed by Gavin Wayte. Performed by Bridget Fiske, Joseph Lau and members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Technical direction and interactive media design by Andrew Crofts

'evolve'

A sited work for the Gala opening of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra's new studios and Media City UK, including performances by musicians from the BBC Philharmonic. Composed by Emily Howard and Gavin Wayte. Performed by Bridget Fiske, Joseph Lau and members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

'Simple Remains'

A sited work presented at Austrian Cultural Forum London and Teatro La Fenice Venice for eu-art-network (conducted by Gerhard Kramer and performed by members of the La Fenice Orchestra). Composed by Emily Howard and Gavin Wayte. Performed by Bridget Fiske, Joseph Lau and Gavin Wayte. Adapted into the short video work 'Presence' filmed at the Austrian Cultural Forum London

Delivery activity

Workshop delivery has included a two day ensemble and physical improvisation workshops delivered by Bridget Fiske and Joseph Lau with members of Manchester Camerata, and a workshop for music staff and students at University of Salford delivered by Bridget Fiske, Joseph Lau and Gavin Wayte.

'Red Rain'

Commissioned by moves - International Festival of Movement on Screen and The Watching Dance Project

2010

Role: Choreographer, Co-media design & Performer

Composed by: Miguel Marin. Co-media design & Operation by: Andrew Crofts. Dramaturgy & Operation by: Jospeh Lau

Presented at: moves - International Festival Of Movement On Screen & Kinesthetics Empathy Concepts & Contexts (Manchester, UK) and Mercy’s Midnight Specials at The Cooperative for Liverpool Biennial.

'Accented Body'

2006 Brisbane International Festival. Director / Producer, Cheryl Stock

2005-2006

Role: Curatorial Assistant to Director / Producer Cheryl Stock, Performer in 'Presences' & 'Dissolving Presences' (Directed by Cheryl Stock) and Performer/ Choreographer in 'Global Drifts'