THAW
It’s reflective of the real world, what’s happening now. We have glaciers melting - audience member, Sydney
High above, suspended by a crane, a figure isolated on three tonnes of melting ice struggles for balance. As sunset approaches what will be left?
Created by Joshua Thomson, with an original score by Alaska’s Matthew Burtner, THAW is a potent metaphor for our time and an inspirational act of endurance, supported by unprecedented achievements in design and engineering.
An urgent call to act on climate together, THAW reaches across languages and circumstances to reflect humanity’s shared contemporary truth:
There’s no time to waste.
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LONDON - 24/25 AUGUST 2024
THAW will mark its UK Premiere Season this summer, presented by Greenwich + Docklands International Festival.
A major milestone for the work, and for Legs, this tour will see our call for global action connect directly with global audiences.
A core concern for Legs, among the various logistical challenges of presenting this work internationally, will be living up to our values in sustainable arts practice.
Collaborating Performers: Tamara Bouman, Isabel Estrella, Jenni Large, Johnas Liu
Creator / Director: Joshua Thomson
Composer: Matthew Burtner (Alaska, Turtle Island/USA)
Producer / Technical Manager: David Jackson
Costumes: Aleisa Jelbart
Rescue / Rigging: Byron Cleasby
Stage Manager: Stephanie Cox
Legs Projects Manager: Stephanie Tatzenko
Originating Performers: Isabel Estrella, Victoria Hunt, Jenni Large, Vicki Van Hout
Consulting Dramaturg: Liesel Zink
Artists in Development: Lisa Fa’alafi, Gabrielle Nankivell, Leah Shelton and Deborah Brown
Engineering Partner: Ironbridge Engineering
Crane Partner: Active Crane Hire
Originating Producer: Cecily Hardy
Agent: Lauren Eisinger Productions
Legs General Manager: James Beach
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
