STEPHAN KOPLOWITZ: TASKFORCE - Tour Details

LIQUID LANDSCAPES

Project Overview

STEPHAN KOPLOWITZ: TASKFORCE is a new site-art touring dance company. Fluid in its conception TaskForce brings together new partners and collaborating artists for each location building creative networks that span the globe. Its current project Liquid Landscapes is a three-year triptych based on the theme of water that began in Los Angeles, California in 2008. Under the direction of award winning US-based site artist Stephan Koplowitz, eight UK and US dancers, composer Hugh Nankivell, filmmaker Gorav Kalyan, and a host of invited area artists, TaskForce comes to Plymouth, Buckland Abbey and Dartington this summer converging on seven historically, culturally and ecologically significant water-related sites. After three weeks of intensive rehearsal and experimentation, TaskForce will perform seven different site-specific works throughout the region from 20-28 June 2009.

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Full Tour Details

All performances are free unless otherwise stated.

DARTINGTON, THE TILTYARD
co-presented with University College Falmouth
Saturday 20 June, 3.30pm & 5.30pm
TaskForce collaborates with a cast of over 15 dancers, including students from University College Falmouth, to create a site-specific promenade performance that explores the unique design of Dartington’s Tiltyard and its historical water connections. N.B. Liquid Landscapes at Dartington takes place during Dartington Campus Festival, five days of art from University College Falmouth students.

Admission: Free event Access: Free parking is available on-site. For performance start location follow signs on arrival from the central car park. Limited disabled parking is situated in the main car park and by the White Hart (2 min walk from performance site). Where the disabled patron is not the driver, customers are politely asked to use this area as a drop off / collection point and to leave vehicles in the main car park. Getting There

BUCKLAND ABBEY, Yelverton
co-presented by The National Trust
Sunday 21 June, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
TaskForce creates a site-specific event for The Great Barn at Buckland Abbey, home of sailor Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and contractor of the water system that brought fresh water from the River Meavy to Plymouth in 1591. This performance will highlight the unique architectural qualities of The Great Barn, which was originally built to house grain and food.

Admission: Parking is free, however please note National Trust grounds entry fees apply to this performance: Adults £4.20, Under 16s £2.10, NT Members free.
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TASKFORCE FILMS @ the Jill Craigie Cinema, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth
Co-presented by Peninsula Arts
Monday 22 June, 7.30pm
TaskForce presents two original short dance films created during the TaskForce 2008 residencies in Idyllwild and Los Angeles, Kid Galahad Karaoke and Chinatown: Watermark. A short documentary of TaskForce USA and rehearsal footage of the work at each of the sites across Plymouth will also be screened followed by a Question & Answer session with Stephan Koplowitz and the Company.

Admission: £5 adults, £3 concessions (free for UoP students & staff), available from the Peninsula Arts box office on 01752 585050. Limited parking is available on-site. Getting There

THE CAMERA OBSCURA @ Seymour House
Tuesday 23 June, every half hour between 3pm and 6pm
Utilising one of the South West’s best kept secrets, a 360° view Camera Obscura situated in the historic Seymour house in Devonport, TaskForce collaborates with a host of performing artists from the Plymouth & Devonport area to create a multi-site durational performance event spanning two to three hours. This performance will celebrate the Camera Obscura and Devonport’s extraordinary history, including the site from which Darwin sailed on his famed voyage.

Admission: Free event, but limited space so please reserve online in advance. Limited free parking is available at Seymour House. Getting There

ARMADA WAY, Plymouth
Wednesday 24 June, 1pm & 5pm
TaskForce, in collaboration with local artists, will create a performance installation that traces the water flowing down Armada Way to the golden sundial.

Admission: Free event. Parking is recommended in any city centre parking facility. Getting There

SMEATON’S TOWER, Plymouth
Co-presented by Plymouth Museum & Art Gallery
Thursday 25 June, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm
Inspired by the design and location of Smeaton’s Tower, and to celebrate its 250th anniversary, TaskForce will perform in and around the 72ft tower.

Admission: Free event Access: Viewing from the Hoe, access to the Tower not required. Limited parking is available at Pier Street, Lambhay Hill and the city centre public car parks. There is some metered on-road parking nearby. Getting There

MAYFLOWER STEPS, The Barbican, Plymouth
Friday 26 June, 12pm and 1pm
TaskForce utilises this iconic space in new ways to celebrate its Trans-Atlantic roots and highlight the international partnerships that sit at the core of the company philosophy. The company will perform new dance work accompanied by original music.

Admission: Free event. Parking is recommended at Lambhay Hill and Madeira Road car parks. Getting There

TASKFORCE REMIXED
Co-presented by Barbican Theatre and Peninsula Arts
Venue: Barbican Theatre
Friday 26 June, 8.00pm
Live in-studio performance-jam and improvisational remix session. This is a unique opportunity to be introduced to the site-art improvisational process for the Liquid Landscapes tour, including company dance performance, video projection and live musical score.

Admission: £5 adults, £3 concs available from Peninsula Arts on 01752 585050. Access and Getting There*

TINSIDE LIDO
Co-presented by Plymouth City Council
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June, 6pm
In this special after-hours performance TaskForce will create a unique promenade tour, providing the opportunity to see the Lido as never before. This performance will unveil and introduce the Lido’s architectural spaces and celebrate its unique history.

Admission: Free event Access Limited parking is available at Pier Street, Lambhay Hill and the city centre public car parks. There is some metered on-road parking nearby.

Additional Information

ACCESS
All performances are accessible to wheelchair users and those with mobility difficulties (access is to a viewing platform at Dartington Hall) and have accessible bathroom facilities on-site/nearby. Audiences are required to stand or move through a space for many performances. Limited disabled parking is available on-site or nearby (within 200m) at all venues excluding the Camera Obscura at Seymour House. Please note that access to the Barbican Theatre is down a cobbled hill and assistance is recommended.

WEATHER
Liquid Landscapes will take place come rain or shine – within reason! We’re not put off by rain but take safety seriously, so if the weather is at its worst then please check the website before taking the trip to our outdoor sites.

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