Redshift 2017
In cosmology, redshift is a way of describing our relative distance to an object in space. With this work marking the 10th anniversary of Chunky Move's Next Move program, choreographer James Batchelor wanted to inspire curiosity and invited audiences to think about dance as a conversation, a collaboration and exchange with other discipline and communities. Batchelor's invitation was to consider the mysterious lure of the unknown, and the impulse that drives humans to turn their attention to alien spaces, be it the depths of the ocean, the darkness of outer space, or the strange and unknown thing that is another person. Drawing on the experiences he had during a sub-Antarctic expedition with 60 scientists, students and artists, REDSHIFT was science as performance, conducted in movement.
Creative Team
Direction, Choreography & Costume Concept James Batchelor
Visual Design Annalise Rees
Composition, Sound Design & Live Performance Morgan Hickinbotham
Lighting Design Matthew Adey/House of Vnholy
Costume Realisation Amanda Carr
Original Performers James Batchelor, Amber McCartney, Jack Riley, Jacqueline Trapp
Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk
Executive Director Vanessa Pigrum
Company Producer Hillary Coyne
Production Manager Mikkel Mynster
Stage Manager Lisa Osborn
World Premiere
23 November 2017 Melbourne
L-R: James Batchelor, Jacqueline Trapp, Jack Riley Image: Gregory Lorenzutti
