Mark Bruce Company
In his startling new work, Mark Bruce uses theatre-in-the-round and a soundtrack including Sparklehorse, The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age and György Ligeti, to plunge the imagination into a raw arena of the otherworld. Time shifts and figures from myth and ritual collide; Gods emerge amongst frenzied cheerleaders, murderous strangers, dogs of war and bedraggled homecoming queens, in a heart-searching dance work of savage beauty.
Love and War is The Mark Bruce Company’s latest full-length production since its critically acclaimed Sea of Bones. The Mark Bruce Company was formed as a vehicle for the uncompromising dance theatre of Mark Bruce. The company are Associate Artists at the Tobacco Factory Theatre in Bristol and Affiliated Artists of the Merlin Theatre, Frome.
Some opening night reviews:
"Bruce's choreography has never looked more inventive, with classically based moves twisted into ferocious gestures of destruction or strung out into decadent ennui. The dancers are excellent." (Sea of Bones) The Guardian
Photo Credit: Stephen Berkeley-White
PLUS!
OPEN REHEARSAL AT THE TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE
22 April, 2.30pm – 5.30pm, FREE (limited capacity, book early)
The Mark Bruce Company is developing their new piece Love and War at the Tobacco Factory, culminating in its premiere at the TF in May. Join the company for a glimpse into their creative process - with critically acclaimed choreographer Mark Bruce and some of the UK’s most accomplished dance artists - as they develop this innovative and dynamic piece of in-the-round dance theatre. Call 0117 902 0344 for more details
Fri 7 - Sat 8
8pm
Raleigh Road
Bristol
BS3 1TF
