ANARCHY DANCE THEATRE - SECOND BODY Digital Programme

ANARCHY DANCE THEATRE

SECOND BODY

Blending dance and 360º full body-length projection, ‘Second Body’ utilises technology to interrogate the boundaries of dance and immerse audiences in an unforgettable visual experience.

Fri 12 Apr, 7:30pm

Sat 13 Apr. 2:30 & 7:30pm

Running Time:

Approx 45 mins

Contains Nudity

Second Body begins by establishing the presence of a human body which becomes fully functional and starts to change and be changed by the environment surrounding it. A 360º full bodylength projection then creates a non-natural second body, creating distinct movement that forces the first to learn and adapt to its presence.

Second Body had its world-premiere in Taiwan in 2015. Following a global tour, most recently captivating audiences at Chroniques – Biennale of Digital Imagination in France, this extraordinary piece has received much praise from audiences as well as critical acclaim.

“Our hands and feet move naturally without the need for us to think. When we are infants, we learn how to use our own bodies: we learn to stand on our feet, move, and run, and gradually learn to exercise our bodies as we will. We even learn how to use our bodies to the max in certain sports and exercises. The accumulation of knowledge, concepts and training allows us to use our bodies without conscious thought, making the use of our bodies an extension of the natural, physical body itself.”

Chieh-hua Hsieh

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

Director / Choreographer

Chieh-hua Hsieh

Sound Design

Yannick Dauby

Light Design

We Do Group

Costume Design

Yu-teh Yang

Performers

Ting-Ting Chao

Software Development & Visual Design

Ultra Combos

TAIWAN FESTIVAL

The Coronet Theatre proudly unveils the Taiwan Festival, marking the capital's inaugural celebration of contemporary arts and culture from Taiwan.

Over the course of 16 captivating days, the festival will showcase the talents of more than 30 contemporary visual artists, theatre-makers, dancers, and musicians from Taiwan, many of whom are making their UK debut. This unprecedented gathering of artistic voices will delve into a myriad of themes, including Taiwanese identity, post-colonial history, politics, and the complexities of human desire.

The festival's diverse program reflects Taiwan's rich cultural tapestry, shaped by a complex blend of historical influences and modern innovations. From its colonial past to its present-day achievements, Taiwan's journey is highlighted through the artistic expressions of its talented creators.

LONDON'S FIRST SHOWCASE OF TAIWANESE CULTURE FEATURING DANCE, MUSIC, VISUAL ART, PHYSICAL THEATRE, VR AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

“I am delighted and honoured to witness the partnership between The Coronet Theatre, a renowned institution for contemporary arts in West London, and the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan. The Coronet Theatre has long been recognized for its unwavering dedication to showcasing the finest performing arts from around the globe.

The Taiwan Festival represents a significant milestone in this collaboration, as it continues The Coronet Theatre's tradition of presenting audiences with the best cultural experiences. By showcasing the richness and diversity of Taiwan's performing and installation arts scene, this joint effort not only enriches local audiences but also strengthens the cultural ties between Taiwan and the UK.

The immersive Taiwan programme, featuring dance, music, visual art, physical theatre, and VR experiences, promises to be a remarkable showcase of Taiwan's artistic talent. Furthermore, the two-week-long programme sets a remarkable precedent for future cultural exchanges and highlights Taiwan's role in diversifying the cultural landscape of the UK, as well as the power of collaboration in fostering mutual understanding and appreciation.

I extend my heartfelt wishes to The Coronet Theatre for a successful Taiwan Festival, and I hope that audiences will seize this exceptional opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and creativity of Taiwan's culture and arts.”

Representative Vincent Chin-Hsiang Yao Taipei Representative Office in the UK

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From Taiwan since 1959

ANARCHY DANCE THEATRE

Founded in 2010, Anarchy Dance Theatre is a performance company centred on modern dance. The creative process of which serves as a focal point for contemplating how we connect and relate to one another as humans. Anarchy also actively incorporates cutting edge technology in its creative productions, serving as a reflection on the potentials and limits of our use of technology.

Working upon observations of the physical body in motion, the company builds its norm-breaking productions that explore time, space, objects, and the relationship between humans and their society. With its blend of conventional theatre, dance technology and art installation, Anarchy has in recent years been a frequent guest at international arts and dance festivals, and was named as one of 2016’s dance companies of the year by the German dance magazine Tanz. Their 2019 production ‘The Eternal Straight Line’ was nominated for the 18th annual Taishin Arts Award.

ANARCHY DANCE COMPANY & HUNG DANCE

Reflecting the astonishing cultural journey of this country, two extraordinary pieces from leading collectives Anarchy Dance Company and Hung Dance introduce Taiwan’s booming contemporary dance scene.

YUJUN WANG

Acclaimed multidisciplinary music artist Yujun Wang will launch her new album

明 Dawn to Dawn in two intimate concerts. Her music revolutionises the relationship between music, theatre, dance, and performing arts, entrancing audiences creatively and intellectually.

CHOU KUAN-JOU’S TOMATO

Following a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022, gifted dancerchoreographer Chou Kuan-Jou presents Tomato, a playful, provocative and experimental exploration of gender issues.

RIVERBED THEATRE

Riverbed Theatre present their immersive VR experience All That Remains throughout the festival, alongside the world premiere of taking it down and putting it up, a multi-disciplinary theatre collage blending movement, dance, opera and visual art. A poetic meditation on the work of Marcel Duchamp.

WORKSHOPS

Alongside the Taiwan Festival we present a series of free workshops with world renowned installation artist Cheng-Tsung Feng, artist and choreographer Chou Kuan-Jou and award-winning experimental theatre group Riverbed Theatre.

CHENG-TSUNG FENG

A major site-specific bamboo installation and exhibition by stellar Taiwanese artist Cheng-Tsung Feng, encasing the Coronet Theatre’s historical façade and taking over the interior spaces with his dramatic and intricate structures.

THE CORONET THEATRE

“For me, the artist is at the heart of the programme, and I work closely with the makers of the pieces I bring to London, sometimes watching and encouraging them for years. In this increasingly fractious world, I feel strongly that one of the greatest uniting forces is the international language of and desire of all of us to engage with art, whether as a maker or spectator.

My goal is to fill the theatre spaces – the Main House, Print Room Studio, and bar – with diverse and wonderful arts from across the world, celebrating all its many forms and the audiences who enjoy them”

Anda Winters Artistic Director & CEO

The Coronet Theatre is a risk-taking, international arts venue in a restored and re-imagined Grade II listed building in Notting Hill. Both its programme and the building’s restoration are curated by Artistic Director, Anda Winters.

Our year-round multi-disciplinary programme of world-class drama, dance, music, poetry and visual arts in our main auditorium and studio space welcomes our own productions as well as visiting artists, including many UK and World Premieres.

We offer memorable and often unexpected experiences to audiences, while supporting established artists and nurturing new talent. Our mission is to entertain, educate and excite UK audiences with the art and cultures beyond our borders.

THE CORONET THEATRE TEAM

ArtisticDirector&CEO

AndaWinters

GeneralManager

AndyMcDonald

SeniorProducer

HettyShand

FinanceManager

AndrewMichel

Company&ProductionCoordinator

EmmaSmith Producer

DaphneSeale

AssistantProducer/PAtoArtistic Director

LolaGabellini

AssociateProducer

CathyLewis

DigitalMarketingOfficer

RiccardoTitoPescini

MarketingManager(Freelance)

ElliotHall

PressRepresentative

SharonKean

PoetryCoordinator

MarionManning

AudienceExperienceManager

GiudiDiGesaro

BoxOfficeAssistant

IvanaDieli

Duty Managers

Francesca Battinieri, Adrielle

Feliciano, Maria LisbergJonasson, Sofia Bitelli

Front of House Staff

Brian Maitland, Andreane

Rellou, Ewa Emini, Sua

Tsubokura-Aguiriano, Maya

Giulivi, Hazel Townsend, Daniel

Camou, Elias Giulivi, Kelsey

Moebius, Thea Gavanski,

Aishani Ghosh, Eugénie

Bakker, Emma Laird-Craig,

Daniel Timoney, Cooper

Tweedie, Dominika Jarečná, Hamza Mullick, Dong Ting

Huang

Taiwan Festival Production Assistants

Mika Shirahama

Arthur Pai

Trustees

Linda Bernhardt, Mike Fisher, Mimi Gilligan, Jane Quinn, Anda Winters, Bill Winters (Chair)