Vex explores the point where dance meets theatre, playing with the
tension between body and text. Using this shared space to comment on
contemporary society, we invite our audience to question assumptions of
the world around them. Taking inspiration from as wide a spectrum as
possible, Vex, through rigorous investigation strives to make work that
connects with and comments on the real world. Through highly physical
and energised choreography we endeavour to make creative, engaging and
unpretentious work.
A Long Way Down
'An in-depth study of stockbrokers- interestingly, the more they
earned, the more likely they were to have high levels of anxiety and
feel lonely. On average they spent twelve hours a day at work; daily,
they smoked nearly two packs of cigarettes, consuming both alcohol and
some form of illegal substance' (James, 2007)
'A Long Way Down' is a surreal examination into the issue of 'Status
Anxiety' taking a look at five employees of the 'General National
Bank'. This piece of live dance theatre explores how the drive for
success and status can engulf a person's existence. Taking a look at a
world where 16-hour days are routine, human relationships are
neglected, used only for the functional purpose of pro-creation or to
improve status. 'A Long Way Down' looks at a society that is based on
the belief that only success brings happiness.
Choreographers: Jess McCormack and Kitty Smith
Dancers: Eleana Alexandrou,Kitty Smith, Jess McCormack, Sarah Neale and Stacey Dorling
