It’s November already. Oh, how I love the dark days and the golden leaves that fall. A definate time for coorie-ing in and hopefully some catching up on what I now call ‘the back-log’ of the list of things to do and people to contact which seems to grow and grow and grow. Apologies if you are on the list but we do, we really do, all of us, work too much.
It’s been busy of course. And here is a wee snap-shot of JPP’s late summer and early Autumn.
September began with ‘Writing The Body’. A delicious and glorious piece of work with the National Galleires of Scotland responding to and immersing in the writings of Bridget Riley. Following an open call, 17 people, some brand new to dance and some experienced (I love a mixture) were able to commit to the process. They were great. We went deep and we went fast, making work in only 6 evening rehearsals for a sold out public sharing on 18th September. It was such a privelege to work with these dancers and with Bridget Riley’s work. Here are some rehearsal images
Next came ‘Don’t Look Back’, a 3 day workshop process with Amateo – a European network supporting and developing community and participatory arts. The focus was art and older people and how brilliant it was to be working with 14 older folks from 7 European Countries, sharing their wisdom and experience, physically and intellectually. Collaborating with fellow artist Luke Pell, 350million year old Arthur’s Seat and geologist James Hutton’s concept of deep-time were our focus. Along with film-maker Tao-Anas Le Thanh we, together, made the short film ‘The future is constantly being created in the present” to be released shortly. Here are a few photos in the meantime
Finally for Autumn was “Playing with Books” as part of The Toronto International Festival of Authors, working with Miriam Toews book ‘Talking Woman’ scripted by Linda McLean and directed by Orla O’Loughlin. We originally did this for the Edinburgh International Book Festival and The Edinburgh Lyceum Theatre with a cast of brilliant Scottish actors. This time we had equally brilliant Canadian actors and felt the spirit of all 16 with us in the room. It’s a really important book, a privilege to be part of and the world need these women’s voices. Some photos
There’s more. But that’s enough for now
Thanks
Janice