Rise dream-like backdrop of song, circus, cabaret and the ... · world as a solo artist, appearing...

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Rise wandersintoatwilightworldofshowbusiness, whereloversmeetagainstadream-likebackdropofsong, circus,cabaretandthesilverscreen.

Atwohandercombining theatre,clowning, tightwire,livemusic,projection andDizzyO’Dare’s surreal,eclecticstyle.Riseisavoyeuristic journeywoventhroughwithrichandromanticimagery,apoignantseriesofvignettesaboutthecomplexityofrelationships- beautiful, tragic,andhilarious, deliveringadelightful blendofcomedyandpathos.

“It reminded me of ‘Slava’s Snow Show’ with the subltle clowning and magic you create on stage, its one of the best shows I have ever seen!”

RiseispresentedbyTheCoastersTouringNetworkandissupportedusingpublicfunding bytheNationalLotterythroughArtsCouncil England.SeededbyHouseTheatre andproducedbySeaChange Arts.

Bookings and further information: AlanaJones: [email protected]

Bookings and further information: AlanaJones: [email protected]

DizzyO’Dareare acontemporarycircusandtheatrecompany.

Fromtheirstudiobase,aconvertedriverboatinKent,DizzyO’Darehavecreatedadiverserangeofwork,whichhastouredextensively,delightingaudiencesacrosstheglobe.Pastworkhasexploredacrobatics,aerialcircus,puppetry,pyrotechnics,dance,clownandmask.

Thecompanyaimstopromoteartandculturetoareaswithlittleaccessorengagementtogreatartwhilepresentingworkofthehigheststandard.

Previousshowsinclude;‘BabaYaga’s House,’‘TheGiantBalloonShow,’‘BodyofWires,’‘TheWonderfulWorldofMr E,’&‘TheTinyTravelingTightwire Show!’

Dizzy O’Dare

Company BiogsAlanaJonesAlanastudiedDanceTheatreatLaban,andCircusTheatre,specialising intightwire atNationalCentreofCircusArts.Alanahasperformedaroundtheworldasasoloartist,appearinginTV,Filmandtheatre.Alanaalsoprogramsevents,cabaretsandfestivals.

MichaelImersonMichaelstartedperfroming asaBluesguitaristintheclubsaroundNewcastlebeforegoingontostudyactingatLIPA,andthenclownwithPhillippeGaulier,SpyMonkey andDr Brown.Hehasperformedinawardwinningtelevision,theatreandradio.MichaelleadsworkshopsandoutreachforDizzyO’Dare,coveringtheirvastarrayofskillsacrosstheatreandcircus.

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Risewandersintoatwilightworldofshowbusiness,whereloversmeetagainstadream-likebackdropofsong,circus,cabaretandthesilverscreen.

Atwohandercombiningtheatre,clowning,tightwire,livemusic,projectionandDizzyO’Dare’ssurreal,eclecticstyle.Riseisavoyeuristicjourneywoventhroughwithrichandromanticimagery,apoignantseriesofvignettesaboutthecomplexityofrelationships- beautiful,tragic,andhilarious,deliveringadelightfulblendofcomedyandpathos.Riseispresented byTheCoasters TouringNetworkandissupported usingpublic fundingbytheNational Lotterythrough ArtsCouncil England.SeededbyHouseTheatre andproduced bySeaChange Arts.

Quotes:“anunexpected touchingshow …very funnyandmoving”

FionaMatthews, ExecutiveDirector- TheatreOrchard

“life-affirmingandridiculous,awe-inspiringandshocking,beautifulandlaugh-outloud-able”“ItremindedmeofSlava’s SnowShowwiththesubtleclowningandthemagicyoucreateon

stage,itsoneofthebestshowsIhaveever seen!”Audiencemembers– Tropicana,Weston-Super-Mare

“Brilliantlyskillful andextremelyfunny.Whatatreat!”“Abeautiful,funny, touchingandclevershow”

“HadamagicalnightatRisetonight- amazingshow”“Welovedtheshow!Beautifulandfunny!”

BrookTheatreaudience feedback

“Iloveditsinventiveness,skillandhumour,plussomevery tech-savvyprojectionwork.It’samovingandpoignantpiecewhichwouldgodownwellwithanyaudience”

AdrianBerry,ArtisticDirector- JacksonsLane

“Iheardaudiencememberssayingitwasthebestthingthey’deverseen”Katie Burse,AssistantProducer,CreativeFoundation forQuarterhouse,Folkestone

“Whimsical,amusing,unexpectedandclever.Lovelychemistrybetweenthetwoperformers.Thestoryofarelationship.Fallinginlove,enjoyingeachother,takeneachotherforgranted,discoveringeachotheralloveragain.A storyfullofhopeandlaughout loudsubtlehumour

throughout.Recommended.”Audiencemembers,Pavilion Theatre,Worthing– SummerofCircus

Credits Performers AlanaJones&MichaelImersonDirector EmmaWilliamsDevisingSupport FlickFerdinandoProductionSupport SeaChange ArtsTechnicalDesign Blackstar LiveCostumeDesign Tsubi DuMusic CraigByrneAnimation MathewHarrison

Further InformationShowlength 1hour

Age suitability suitablefor12+,containsadultthemes,languageandcontent

Onlinetrailer https://youtu.be/VeUpKvGiK5EFullShowrecording https://youtu.be/9iuAGPVuYvgWebpage http://www.dizzyodare.com/Rise.html

Social MediaTwitter: @dizzyodareFacebook: DizzyO’DareInstagram: @dizzyodareTags: #dizzyodare #Rise

Photographs Highresolutionphotographsforbrochureandmediausewillbesuppliedattimeofbooking.Ifyouhavenotreceivedthese,[email protected]

Workshops Workshopstoaccompanytheshowandfurtheryouraudiencedevelopmentactivityareavailable.Emaildizzy@dizzyodare.com forfurtherinfo.

StageFlatlevelstagewithheightclearanceof5metrePerformanceareamin6mwidex7mdepthLargewingspaceessentialbothsides ofstageBlackoutrequiredWhitecyc forprojections provided bycompanyConcreteperformanceareamustbediscussed whenbookingSecure,warmanddrydressing roomwithdrinkingwaterandtoilets

Get in and Get outAccessclosetostageforgetinandgetoutFreeparking(noheightrestriction)closetotheatreLevelaccesstoperformanceareafromvan- pleasecontactifdifferentGetintime10amfor8pmshowGetout3hrsorbefore12midnight

Lightingandsoundplanstobesubmitted- owntechniciansupplied butinhouse technicianrequiredtooperatelights.

Other technicalsPower neededonstageforprojectorsandguitarampOwnhandheldmicsused– needextralongblackXLRleadfromstageLBalloondroptoberiggedaboveaudienceorstage(80balloons) ina1.5mx6mwidematerialbag– operatedbytechnician

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Please Note: Heliumballoons areusedintheshowwithoneballoonreleasedduringtheshow- theperformersareexperiencedinretrievingheliumballoons andcandispose ofthemaftertheshow

Acandleislitduringtheshowbutblownoutshortlyafterwards

Agelimit 12+astherearemomentsofstronglanguageandabrief,ridiculous,simulatedsexscene

Workshops: Tightwire workshops and/orClown&improv workshopsareavailableat£100perworkshop, for1hrtobefinished3hrsbeforetheshow, pleasediscuss atthetimeofbooking

DIZZY O’DARE - RISEBASIC LIGHTING PLAN

Technical Director: Richard HurrenE: [email protected]

T: 020 3621 2044M: 07539 941666

NOT TO SCALE - DO NOT SCALE

CYCLORAMA

TIGHTWIRE

DOWN-STAGE EDGE

LX 1

LX 2

LX 3

SPIKE A SPIKE B

PAR 64 MFL PAR 64 MFL

PAR 64 MFL PAR 64 MFL

PAR 64 MFL PAR 64 MFL

PAR 64 MFL PAR 64 MFL

PAR 64 MFL PAR 64 MFL

PAR 64 MFL PAR 64 MFL

AMBER AMBER

AMBER AMBER

AMBER AMBER

BLUE BLUE

BLUE BLUE

BLUE BLUE

ADV 1

PROFILE

AMBER

PROFILE

BLUE

PROFILE PROFILE PROFILE PROFILE PROFILE PROFILE PROFILE

TIGHTWIREPLATFORM

STAGE-RIGHT

TIGHTWIREPLATFORMSTAGE-LEFT

GENERALFOH COVER

GENERALFOH COVER

SPIKE ASPECIAL

SPIKE BSPECIAL

BEAN BAG /CENTRE SPECIAL

OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

NOTE: ALL COLOUR FROM PIPE-ENDS TO AVOID SPILL ONTO CYC, PROFILES TIGHTLY FOCUSED, FRESNELS STRAIGHT DOWN

2K FRESNEL 2K FRESNEL 2K FRESNEL

OPEN OPEN OPEN

DIZZY O’DARE - RISEGENERAL STAGE PLAN

Technical Director: Richard HurrenE: [email protected]

T: 020 3621 2044M: 07539 941666

NOT TO SCALE - DO NOT SCALE

7m (w)

CYCLORAMA Supplied (Tied to Bar)

TIGHTWIRE Supplied (Free Standing)1.8m (d)

A

3.7m (min)- 4.5m (max)

DOWN-STAGE EDGE

B

4mSTAGE-RIGHT LEG STAGE-LEFT LEG

NOTE: PROJECTOR A CAN BE RIGGED FROM A FLOWN-BAR IF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CYCLORAMA AND PROJECTOR IS 3.7M (MIN) TO 4.5M (MAX)

A

B

3600 LUMEN PROJECTOR 1

3600 LUMEN PROJECTOR 2

Floor Standing or Bar-Flown (see note below)

Floor Standing

3m

3m(min)

Rates and BookingShowcost £950Additional 1hr workshopsClowning orTightwire £100each

Bookings and further information: AlanaJones: [email protected]