Justine Doswell is thrilled to be in residence at the Civic Theatre from 18- 22 August.
On Thurs 21st August at 7:30pm, she invites you to enjoy an Open Rehearsal, a special behind-the-scenes glimpse of her new dance-theatre work, featuring text by acclaimed playwright Marina Carr.
Tickets are FREE, Booking essential HERE
Who Calls the Wind, Silvers the Wave and Calls the Manchild to Sleep is a new work inspired by W.B. Yeats’ Four Plays for Dancers, with text by Marina Carr. Performed by an ensemble of three dancers and an actor, it explores the mythology of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, in a captivating interplay between spoken word and movement.
During this exclusive viewing, Justine will introduce the concept behind the piece. After the work-in-progress performance, she and Gea Gojak (director of text), will delve deeper into its themes and creative process, opening the floor for audiences to share their first impressions and responses.
The Artists
Dance artist, choreographer and creative producer, Justine Doswell has worked with numerous notable Irish and international choreographers, directors and companies. Inspired by dynamic structure and living systems, her practice is rooted in collaboration and she is an Arts Council Next Generation 2021 recipient, 2021-23 Irish Modern Dance Theatre Associate Artist and most recently Trapdoor theatre UCD CFA dance artist in residence and DCC Culture Company’s artist in residence in Bluebell, Dublin 12.
Marina Carr is a well-known playwright whose work has been produced and presented nationally and internationally, including by The Abbey Theatre, The Gate, Druid, Landmark, The Royal Court, Wyndhams Theatre, The RSC, The Tricycle, The MacCarter Theatre, San Diego Rep, and Milwaukee rep.
Gea Gojak is a theatre director born in Pula, Croatia. Her primary focus is theatre directing, with a particular interest in socio-political themes. She has produced internationally and domestically engaged plays, devised theatre, and participatory projects. In Ireland Gea participated in a variety of residencies and collaborated with theatres, national and international companies: Internationale Schillertage Festivalakademie, SLINGSHOT DTF, MAKE, Next Stage, Abbey Theatre, Backstage Theatre, Pan Pan International Mentorship etc.
A central focus of her work is the critical examination of identity, anti-social behaviour, and the nature of humankind.
Tickets are FREE, Booking essential HERE
