BLUE GHOST
Luz & Mannion contemplate the light and dark of our natural world to show us that even the smallest creatures have an important part to play...
A LUZ & MANNION DANCE PRODUCTION
Artistic Direction, Concept, Choreography & Dance:
Magdalena Mannion & Noemí Luz
Original EDM Composition & Sound Design: Nick Rothwell, Cassiel
Flamenco Advisor, Original Flamenco Composition & Guitar: Liam Howarth
Flamenco Song: José el Tremendo Hijo
Costumes: Belén de la Quintana
Lighting Design: Antonio Valiente
Technical Manager: Natalya Scase
Tour Programming: Dotdotdot Dance
Participation Project Producers: Rosalind Hewett & Elaine Foley
Images Camilla Greenwell
Video: Roswitha Chesher
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
SupportersSt Margaret's House, Climate Art, Buglife UK & Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Residencies: Sadler's Wells, Battersea Spanish, Centro Cívico Cerro del Aguila, Seville
“Blue Ghost is captivating from beginning to end. They seemed to be ephemeral creatures, rather than human beings, that danced purely for the sake of dancing.” Maggie Watson, Dancin’ Oxford
Luz & Mannion Dance Company draw our attention to the unexpected beauty and rhythm harboured in the insect world in a visual, dynamic and electric flamenco show which premiered in the UK in March 2023. Inspired by the Blue Ghost Firefly & the importance of insect conservation this is a nostalgic celebration that reminds us of our interconnectedness, embraces our need for transformation & shows us that even the smallest creatures have an important part to play.
Flamenco dance & music meet live electronic music by Nick Rothwell, Cassiel in this innovative, multidisciplinary project.
Luz & Mannion Dance is collaborating with leading Insect Conservation charity Buglife UK.
Alongside theatre performances Luz & Mannion also present Blue Ghost Sensory Experiences for SEN Schools and Groups as well as collaborating with a variety of schools and organization on outreach activities. More info: www.luzmanniondance.com/blue-ghost | info@dotdotdotdance.com
“This is an intimate study of the two tiny creatures, performed by two floating and sinuous flamenco women… If Moira Shearer could have removed her red pointe shoes and put on the heels and taps of flamenco shoes, she would have danced it like this.” Tracey Holmes, Minerva Theatre