ZYGOTE by Ludus Dance

Sept 2002 - May 2004

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Brought to you by the award winning team that produced SOLD and CLASH, this 60 minute multi-media dance performance provides an astute and fascinating reflection of teenage explorations and dilemmas, incorporating fast-moving film imagery with driving, original music and ingenious choreography.

From the cold clinical confusion of the biology lesson to the throbbing heartfelt emotion of the 'teen mag', fantasy is offset against the harsh reality of adolescent relationships, unplanned pregnancy, decision-making and being a young parent. From giant babies, bottles and screams, to rites of passage and daring to be different. Britain has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe - why?

Cast and Crew

Choreographer
Hanna Gillgren

Director
Deborah Barnard

Dancers
Anna Kenrick, Elisa Macauley, Jasper Marriott, Kate Mercer

Designer
Mandy Dike

Video and Imagery
Mandy Dike and Martyn Hollingworth at Aquablade

Music
Adrian Hughes, Mark Burford, and Martin Hughes from Continuum

Lighting Designer and Technical Stage Manager
James Wooldridge

Assistant Stage Manager
Dominic McKenna

Costumes
Anne Preston, Meg Roberts, Jenny Atkinson, and Fi Carrington

Set Construction for tour
Ben Rigby

Street Jazz Teacher
Phil Nelson