In Praise of Shadow//2024

"Perhaps it is only a mischievous trick of light and shadow, a thing of a moment only. But even so it is enough. We can ask for nothing more." (Junichiro Tanizaki)

Choreography: Makiko Aoyama & Takeshi Matsumoto in collaboration with dancers

Rehearsal director: Keir Patrick

Music/Sound: Tokyo ga music by Dick Tracey, Andando Pela Africa & Barbapapa’s Groove by Barbatuques

Lighting Designer: Natasha Gibbs

Costume Designer: Libby Bottle

Performers: Megan Bale, Mia Brown,Tabitha Bingham,Tara Coombes, Simon Hammond, Shannon Hill, Baileigh Hughes, Heidi Mcintosh, Rebecca Lauta, Julianna Nagy, Lola Pates, Sidonie Shepherd, Kathryn Stafford-Roberts, Ella Stephenson, Victoria Veling, Kristiana Zemite

With thanks to Costume Freelancers, Abigail Hammond and Rosie Whiting, for their costume support.

Pupils we worked with from St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School for their creativity, imaginations and feedback.

Commissioned by Trinity Laban