Integrating exciting acrobatic skills with athletic dance in an energetic and thought-provoking performance that explores our obsessive dependence with technology, asking whether our lives are ‘in’ or ‘out’ of balance?
It is rare nowadays not to ‘log in’ at every opportunity- the breakfast table, nights out with friends, even in bed! How well connected are you? When and how do we separate ourselves from the virtual chaos surrounding us?
"Joli Vyann pushes aside the boundaries between acrobatics and dance with a graceful and elegant show...with intelligence and impressive skill"
Lyn Gardner - The Guardian
“this lyrical acrobalance piece inspired by mobile phones is compellingly laced with gentle irony and a darker side” The Stage
“this is a dance outfit for our times” Fest Magazine
“perceptive, superbly delivered show” The Herald
Performed by Jan Patkze & Olivia Quayle (Joli Vyann)
Choreographed by Jonathan Lunn
Produced by Turtle Key Arts
Lighting Design by Aideen Malone
Sound Design and Original Composition by Dougie Evans
Costume Design by Tina Bicat
Set Construction by Junction Inc Ltd
Imbalance was commissioned by Pavilion Dance South West’s Shift and Share small scale touring project with commissioning partners Activate, Exeter Northcott Theatre, AMATA- Falmouth University, ICIA - University of Bath, Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Theatre Bristol and Tobacco Factory. Supported by Arts Council England and Hampshire County Council.