Fusional Fragments

Fusional Fragments explores the concept of fusing life fragments between classical ballet and contemporary dance. It investigates the influences and differences between the two styles, questioning whether these elements can be fused together or if they should remain as fragments in isolation.

Directed and choreographed by Marc Brew in partnership with DanceEast is a collaboration with world renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, composer Philip Sheppard and five very talented dancers.

Creative Team

Marc Brew – Concept, Direction & Choreographer
Dame Evelyn Glennie – Composer and Percussionist
Philip Sheppard – Composer
Kim Brandstrup – Creative Mentor
Daniela B. Larsen & Bettina Carpi – Creative Assistant
Andy Hamer – Lighting Design
Mathias – Costume Design
Joanne Peters– Producer
Roswitha Chesher and Irven Lewis – Photos
Dancers– Evi Chatzaki | James Cousins | Rebecca Evans | Keiran Stoneley | Aaron Vickers
Dancers who devised the original work 2011 – Avatar Ayuoso | Rebecca Evans |James Cousins | Davin King | Benny Ord

past tour dates

Tuesday 25 April
Sadler’s Wells, London

Friday 28 April
Ayr Gaiety, Ayr

Saturday 29 April
The Brunton, Musselburgh

Wednesday 3 May
Eastgate Theatre, Peebles

Thursday 4 May
MacArts, Galashiels

Friday 5 May
Gardyne Theatre, Dundee

Saturday 6 May
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
7.30pm

She, Carina by BREWBAND

She, Carina recorded live on Stage at the Gardyne Theatre. Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Chris Kidd

Education

Alongside the original tour communities were invited to come together to create show openers for the performances.

'Marc Brew's juxtaposition of classical and contemporary movement styles is vital and compelling, a gorgeous weave of attractive physicality, thrillingly percussive soundscapes and a lighting design where fine golden rays spike through shadows to kiss the limbs that fleetingly cross their path. Exquisite.'

“Percussionist Evelyn Glennie adds decorative layers of sound to Marc Brew’s action-packed 25-minute dance piece, Fusional Fragments.” “Performed with speed, agility and Olympian strength by five gladiatorial dancers against Philip Sheppard’s soundtrack of percussive electronica and vocals that switch from haunting wails to prayer-like mantras.” “Fusional Fragments is mesmerising and exciting beyond belief.”

'Set to an abstract-tribal score…sharp yet pretzel-like duos and trios were juxtaposed against oozily elongated and fibrillating solos. '

“Fusional Fragments combines movement, striking light and an unrelenting rhythm to create a stunning piece that tugs on every string of human emotion.” “This incredibly powerful and at times overwhelming wave of emotion was fragmented by Andy Hamer’s magnificent use of light.”

funders & supporters

Creative Scotland, Tramway, The Work Room, Ripple Arts, Paisley Arts Centre, Gardyne Theatre, Platform, CPTS.

Please contact our Producer Susan Hay for more information.