ONE SINGLE ACTION
IN AN OCEAN OF EVERYTHING
A new dance work from internationally acclaimed choreographer Lucy Guerin.
Two dancers traverse a narrow path, in and out of sync, in conflict and in harmony—moving through fragmented terrain that leads in one direction. In an attempt to interrupt the acceleration of our times and pause the relentless scrolling of their thoughts, they resort to a single desperate action.
The work brings together several interrelated contemporary concerns; the excess and overload of information, the desire to be able to act decisively and irrevocably to create change, and the effect of extreme actions on human connections.
Performed by Amber McCartney and Geoffrey Watson, this captivating duet embodies a world fraught with interference. They deliver a barrage of hectic choreography but also build intriguing personas through improvisation and characterisations, bringing fascinating aspects of themselves to the work.
Following the premieres of two large-scale works in 2021 (PENDULUM) and 2023 (NEWRETRO), One Single Action is a return to the intimacy of Guerin’s award-winning work Split.
“Lucy Guerin’s experimental, whip-smart choreography focuses on a singular endeavour that will linger in the mind.” Tim Byrne for The Guardian, One Single Action
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Thank you
This project is supported by Lucy Guerin Inc’s Commissioning Circle. This presentation would not have been possible without the generous support of the late Chloe Munro AO and WXYZ Studios.