Soldier Still by junk ensemble

Dublin Fringe Festival, Mermaid Arts Centre, Belfast International Arts Festival

Soldier Still is about violence. A new dance theatre work that blends movement, text, music, real stories and real people, creating a harrowing tale of beauty and brutality. A cast of Irish and international dancers and former soldiers collaborate with an exceptional creative team to explore the viciousness, the vulnerability and the trauma of violence. Previous Artists-in-Residence at Tate Britain, award-winning Junk Ensemble have built a reputation in Ireland as dance innovators.

Concept, direction and choreography: Jessica Kennedy, Megan Kennedy in collaboration with the cast. Set Design: Sabine Dargent. Lighting Design: Sarah Jane Shiels. Composition: Denis Clohessy. Costume Design: Sarah Foley. Dramaturgy: Gary Keegan. Performers: Dr Tom Clonan, Geir Hytten, Lucia Kickham, Julie Koenig, Fernando Balsera Pita. Producer: Michelle Cahill. Production Manager: Adrian Mullan. Stage Manager: Barry O’Donovan. Design for Dance Intern: Félicie Barbey. Funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. A co-production with Mermaid Arts Centre and Project Arts Centre. Supported by Dance Ireland and Dance Base Edinburgh. Junk Ensemble are Project Artists at Project Arts Centre.

Photo by Fionn McCann.