A fiercely physical, comedic and moving new live dance work, performed by an intergenerational cast of women and girls aged 11-76.
What is a mother?
"Well a mother, a real mother, is the most wonderful person in the world. She’s the angel voice that bids you goodnight, kisses your cheek and whispers sleep tight" - Wendy Darling
What if Mother isn’t there? Can’t be there… They say it takes a village to raise a child… but who is that village and where do you find them?
Drawing from real experiences, M-Othering explores the many ways women care for one another, including the quieter yet momentous joy of learning how to mother ourselves. It is a celebration of all other female relationships, of cross-generational learning and loving.
Chess Dillon-Reams (formerly co-artistic director, co-founder and performer; The Hiccup Project) is supported by Arts Council England, OUTBOUND, South East Dance, Dance East & Varndean College.
"INGENIOUS. Side splittingly funny and achingly sad in the same moments" - Audience member on M-Othering preview
"Utterly beautiful and poignant show which I could watch again and again" - Audience member on M-Othering preview
This event is part of Reigning Women
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Seated (reserved)
Performances:
Friday 30 May - 19:30
Saturday 31 May - 15:30
Doors: 45 minutes prior to start time
Tickets: £20, concession £18
Age: 12+ (recommended), under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Presented by Chess Dillon-Reams
A £2 venue levy charge applies to all tickets
CREDITS
Artistic Direction, Written & Choreographed by: Chess Dillon-Reams
Collaborators: Milly Bajpai, Martha Canning, Olive Engler, Ellie Kavner
Mentoring: Lisa Watkin-Stevens
Dramaturgical support: Ben Duke
Assist. Choreography: Wins Burnett-Smith
R&D Assist. Choreography: Martha Canning
Lighting: Zoé Ritchie
Costume: Chess Dillon-Reams (with support from Elen Agasiants)
Production Manager: Simon Booth
Producer Support: Rosa Firbank
Music Design: Chess Dillon-Reams
Music Edits: Chess Dillon-Reams & Lisa Watkin-Stevens
Original Music: Alfie Dillon-Reams
Photographer: Chloë Martin
Cast: Milly Bajpai, Martha Canning, Chess Dillon-Reams, Olive Engler, Ellie Kavner
Community Cast: Dominique Baker, Arabelle Brusan, Emma Cotton, Tilli Cotton, Pippa Emanuel, Hannah Jones, Anna Hollingdale, Maria Kypreos, Mabel Mallen-Evans