Dust Ensemble presents…
GOAT SONG
How would it feel if there were no songs in the world?
In a town where not much happens – a passing through place, a catastrophe occurs and the town falls into silence…
What does it take to restore the song?
Based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, with Eurydice taking centre stage – calling the tunes. Goat Song explores the connection between under-worlds and upper-worlds.It’s a gig
a lament to life, death, and the afterlife...and ultimately about letting go.
A highly visceral style of performance with live vocal-looping, and stunningly poetic visual imagery.
★★★★
These five made for an extremely talented and skilled ensemble of movers well attuned to each other and the space.
Experimental and quirky... this is surely high-quality physical theatre!
- North West End UK, Vault Festival 2023
The Shifting of the Ground
A Goat Song Medley
AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
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"It's was captivating, engaging, thought provoking artistic expression piece. It was incredible... I did not move for the whole hour"
"Wow wow and WOW what an event .. a veritable whirlwind of dance emotions beautiful hair and sounds and imagery .. it’s taken a while to sink in.. congratulations to you all .. each so individual in expression .. must have been fun devising this piece.
I know I’ve offered a lot of words to express my impressions but actually words can’t really describe the feelings that arose accurately!
Let dance... be dance"
"What a wonderful show you have created! It was a joy to watch from beginning to end. The performances were all mesmerising, and the costumes, sound & props were perfect. I only wish there could have been a Q&A, because I wasn’t ready to leave your world."
"That was a breath stealing performance last night- from everyone. Such a powerful, innovative on stage presence visually & audiologically washing into the audience - so much from it that keeps going through my mind- undoubtedly could take a second watch. What a collaboration that must have been to plumb your creative depths & pull all your various strengths together - Congratulations!"
"It was a truly wonderful & stunning experience. So powerful & moving - the sounds, music, movements the storytelling meticulous. Thank you all… All very mesmeric…"
"Such a beautiful performance by all. Your ability to capture such strong imagery is second to none. The way you embody gestures to create feeling and a human quality that we can connect and recognise is incredible. Loved it"
"Words fail me
There will never be another like Goat Song
It was phenomenal
If I could say more I would
Even congratulations fails to meet the tornado...amazing
I am so pleased to have been lucky enough to see it.
Thank you so much"
"Imaginative, innovative, lively, evocative, beautiful sounds (music), brilliant movement (dancing). The narrative may have been challenging (difficult to follow) but, like all great art, Goat Song is profoundly affecting. Like an abstract painting, you become part of the creative process and take from it what you can in a uniquely personal way. What talent! - I was not only immersed, but exhausted! Highly recommended - a must-see experience!"
"Sensuous feast.. really loved it"
PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
The Anglican Chapel, Arnos Vale, Bristol - Nov 2024
Rondo Theatre, Bath - Nov 2024
Bath Spa University - Nov 2024
