In November I went along to the Milton Theatre at The University of Huddersfield to see Karoliina Sandström of Espacio Kuu perform Inelden: encounters. This was a fascinating solo piece, with elements of voice and movement. It began in total darkness, and gradually points of light were added. Partly autobiographical, it had me wrapped and was inspiring and moving. It was the sort of theatre that is hard to explain to someone that hasn't seen it but I would definitely recommend checking it out if you have opportunity! Very moving.
Through Karoliina I also got to experience actor training dynamic Citlalmina. Created by Nicolás Núñez and the Theatre Research Workshop of Mexico City, is connected to the idea of Acting being sacred, and is a somewhat ritualistic experience. It is a very physical, energetic process, and also helps you to loose your sense of ego as you follow along without instruction, just trying to keep up! I found it very exhilarating, hard work, and also inspiring.
In November I also went to Leeds to see Blind by The Paper Birds. I love The Paper Birds, and so was really excited to have the opportunity to see more of their work. The performance was another one woman show, performed by beatboxing champion Grace Savage. Again it had an autobiographical element. Grace's beatboxing skills were in themselves fascinating, and her storytelling ability was excellent. The show had some audience interaction and was a lot of fun whilst being thought provoking and meaningful. I absolutely loved it, as I thought I would.
Every so often I have opportunity to go back to Blackpool and these last fews time I've been to Illuminasia (the 'indoor illuminations' at Blackpool Winter Gardens). I got to see a friend of mine Red Roberts perform the fantastic laser show which is a dance to music with lasers and lights. You first walk through the indoor illuminations and then see the laser show. A lot of fun to experience.
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