Commissioned by CODA, Oslo International Dance Festival in collaboration with Norske Opera & Ballet
In un•be•known , nine dancers with and without disabilities meet – in a work that combines fierce physicality with tenderness. The result is honest, unsentimental and deeply human dance art.
Together with the filmmakers Darja Olsevskaja and Vaidas Misiunas, CODA Dance Festival have documented the process behind designing the piece in a documentary spanning two parts, which you can watch here.
Marc Brew – Choreography
Georgie Rose – Assistant Choreographer
Joey McNamara – Music and Sound Design
Johanna Sutinen – Costumes
Paul Vidar Sævarang – Lighting Design
The Norwegian Opera & Ballet – Co-production
Dancers:Kadar Khristan, Nanna Knutson, Julie Mjønes, Malene Becker Nielsen, Victor Olivares, Ella Skorgan, Live Haug Skullerud , Felicia Sparrström, Kiruna Stamell
Premiere – 14th October
Oslo International Dance Festival, Oslo
15th October
Oslo International Dance Festival, Oslo
School Day Performances
Previews: Thu 18 May @ 10.15am & 12.15pm and
Fri 19 May @ 10.15am & 12.15pm
Public Performances
Sat 20 & Sun 21 May @ 2pm & 4pm
Find out more about the show in a series of conversations with the team behind The Race.
‘I couldn’t stand up or dance the way I used to, but I still wanted to express myself’.
Read Marc’s interview with Sara Keating in the Irish Times
Listen to Marc speaking on RTÉ Radio 1’s Arena about The Race, and the importance of represention on the stage.
Commissioned by CODA, Oslo International Dance Festival in collaboration with Norske Opera & Ballet
Please contact our Producer Susan Hay for more information.
