Presented with
“Provocative, cerebral and funny, this minimalist work erases the comforting distance between performer and spectator.” – The New York Times
Jan 20–23, 8pmThe Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, SFUPost-show talkback Jan 21, led by Steven Hill
Running Time 90m
Choreographic Assistants
Henrique Neves, Dina ed Dik Performers
Marc Arboleda, Nyla Carpentier, Pedro Chamale, Susan Elliott, Natalie Gan, Nickeshia Garrick, Linda Gorrie, Jason Krowe, Elise Laroche, Heather Lindsay, Billy Marchenski, Tanya Marquardt, Harvey Meller, Gal Minnes, Jen Morris, Kirsty Munro, Chancz Perry, Natalie Schneck, Raakhi Sinha, Savannah Walling, Adrienne Wong, Max Wyman A cult figure on the international dance scene, Jérôme Bel brings us The Show Must Go On—a delightfully subversive game of anticipation and expectation that blurs the line between spectator and spectacle. With an illustrious group of 20 local individuals, accompanied by a D.J. with an extensive collection of pop tunes, fans of last year’s That Night Follows Day will find in Jérôme Bel’s masterpiece a truly kindred spirit—an evening that lovingly combines humour,nostalgia and human frailty, with the immediacy of live performance. The Show Must Go On has been cast in Vancouver to unite a community of performers in honour of the new SFU Woodward’s. Join us for a glimpse into the re-birth of one of our city’s most treasured landmarks.
“Bel’s work is genuine, if ephemeral, it is exciting, smart and great, great fun.” – Dance Europe
French choreographer Jérôme Bel is well known for his provocative, ironic, and anti-theatrical productions. The 2009 Vancouver International Dance Festival presented Bel’s Pichet Klunchun and myself to critical acclaim. The Show Must Go On is regarded as his signature work and has charmed and outraged audiences around Europe and North America since debuting in 2001. In 2005 it was honoured with a New York theatre Bessie Award.
www.jeromebel.fr
With the support of the Consulat Général de France à Vancouver
Above photos by Tim Matheson
Please note that due to illness, Jim Green will unfortunately not be performing in The Show Must Go On.
Tickets Advance $24/$30; at door $26/$32
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RSVP to The Show Must Go On on the PuSh Festival facebook page
Related postings on PuShing It: The PuSh Festival Blog
January 4, 2010 - PuSh 2010 Curatorial Statement: The Show Must Go On
January 6, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Max Wyman (first rehearsal)
January 7, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Adrienne Wong (second rehearsal)
January 7, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Max Wyman (second rehearsal)
January 8, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Max Wyman (third rehearsal)
January 8, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Adrienne Wong (third rehearsal)
January 9, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Max Wyman (fourth rehearsal)
January 13, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Dia-blog: Adrienne Wong & Max Wyman
January 14, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Nyla Carpentier
Januay 14, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Natalie Schneck
January 14, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Tanya Marquardt
January 18, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Max Wyman
January 20, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Adrienne Wong
January 21, 2010 - The Show Must Go On Cast Blog: Nickeshia Garrick
Links
Read a Q&A with Jérôme Bel in french or english on the website of the Consulat Général de France à Vancouver
Visit our co-presenting partners SFU Woodward's and The Dance Centre
Read a review from The Melbourne Festival performance or watch a clip on Youtube from the performance at the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival
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