Galway Bay and River Corrib inspire new multi-media show
A new dance theatre production inspired by the Corrib River and Galway Bay will be performed next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9 and 10, from 12.30pm to 2pm at the O’Donoghue Centre at the University of Galway.
'Rooted in the River' will explore ecology, community and the connections between people and the natural world.
As the Corrib flows into Galway Bay, it supports ecosystems, wildlife, recreation and livelihoods. Through movement, storytelling and visual art, the production examines human impact on the river and its ecosystems while celebrating the Corrib's unique place.
This project grew from a series of art and science workshops with TY students, held last autumn in Wild Nephin National Park, Galway Atlantaquaria and on the University of Galway campus. The project is led by Dr Jessamyn Fairfield from the School of Natural Sciences and the School of English, Media and Creative Arts at the University of Galway, and Professor Deidre Cavazzi, who teaches in the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design, and chairs the Honours Programme at Saddleback College in California.
They first met in Svalbard during an Arctic Circle art and science residency programme and havecollaborated on two previous science and dance theatre productions.
The choreography for a cast of 10 dancers was developed by Professor Cavazzi alongside Galway dancers Michelle Palmer and Róisín Hanley.
Ahead of each performance, audiences will be invited to take part in an interactive exhibition in the foyer of the O'Donoghue Centre. Visitors can share stories and memories of the River Corrib and Galway Bay, which will be incorporated into a large-scale artwork by Galway artist Caitlyn Rooke.
The event is free, but advance booking is required. This can be done at www.eventbrite.ie/e/1990318589479.