Award-winning choreographer Alexander Whitley takes on the breathtaking scale of space for his company’s debut show, 8 Minutes, which comes to Oxford Playhouse on Saturday October 13 in association with IF Oxford.
It takes just It takes just eight minutes for sunlight to travel 93 million miles to earth. Working in partnership with STFC RAL Space, based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, 8 Minutes draws inspiration from the images and data of solar science research to explore the spectacular forces at work in the universe and illuminate our relationship with the star that gives us life.
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With a score by the electroacoustic music innovator Daniel Wohl and an installation of stunning high-definition imagery from BAFTA Award winning visual artist Tal Rosner, 8 Minutes creates a striking, immersive environment of dance, music and film.
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Alexander Whitley Dance Company presents innovative and highly crafted productions, working with leaders in digital design and technology. Whitley’s intricate choreography draws on his background in classical and contemporary dance and is noted for its strong musicality and striking visual design.
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Tickets for8 Minutes at Oxford Playhouse start at £10 and are available from the Ticket Office on 01865 305305or book online at www.oxfordplayhouse.com
