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Baka |
| Information |
After taking their own paths with some of the most innovative and exciting British and International Dance and Theatre companies, Kevin Edward Turner and Anthony Missen have re-united to develop and present their own works, including the provocative "Baka".
Both Kevin and Anthony are of mixed heritage and the social issues pertaining to their life experience, identity and heritage are potent themes in Baka; an ambitious piece about the history and lineage of the Diaspora to which both Kevin and Anthony belong.
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| Artform |
Dance |
| Strand |
Work in Progress |
| Key Personnel |
Kevin Edward Turner: Co Director
Anthony Missen: Co Director
Gwen Van Spijk: Tour Booker/Development Manager
Joseph Lau: Finance Manager
Bridget Fiske: Associate Artist
"Gravity Waves"The Harmonic choir and David Hykes: Music
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| Production Information |
Suitable for ages 11+
Light use of text
Requires a clear understanding of English
Uses recorded music
Not currently available with BSL interpretation, audio description or captioning
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| Touring Information |
No. of performers: 2
No. of people on tour: 2
Suitable for small (up to 400) or medium (up to 800) size venues
Appropriate setting; indoor theatre space or studio. Also has flexibility for site specific setting.
Suitable for rural touring as part of a mixed bill.
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| Outreach and Educational Work |
The company offers classes and workshops from beginners to professional level, and lecture demonstrations relating to the work. The company is currently involved in an extensive outreach project promoting male dance.
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| Company History |
Kevin Edward Turner and Anthony Missen started their creative collaboration 15 years ago at Trafford Youth Dance Theatre. In 2007 they founded Company Chameleon. The company is now resident at The Lowry, where they will present two new new works "Rites" and "Before Night fell" at the Quays theatre in September 2009
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| Recent Productions / Tours |
"Baka" - November 2007 "Spirit of Abolition" Festival marking the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery.
"Rites"- October 2008. Sale Waterside Arts Centre
"Scribe"- March 2009 Unity Theatre as part of LEAP festival. An improvisational performance piece based on the score of six keywords which the audience have to help identify and guide through the work
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