World renowned theatre experimentalist, Andrew Dawson is coming to Race Brook Lodge to perform his most beloved work multidisciplinary performance work, SPACE PANORAMA.
Space Panorama is an utterly hypnotic solo recreation of the Apollo 11 moon landing, using only Dawson’s hands, to create a constantly entrancing documentary of the entire mission. Accompanied by Shostakovich’s 10th symphony and a dramatic, lively narration Dawson takes us from Houston to the moon and returns us safely to earth, conveying the colossal distances and the risks involved simply through the deftness skilled movement in his hands.
Created in 1987, SPACE PANORAMA has played at theatres and festivals throughout the world from an astronaut reunion dinner in Houston for Buzz Aldrin and John Young to the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at the Kennedy Centre to the Intrepid Air and Space museum (under the wing of the shuttle) in New York to Tom Hanks’ 67th birthday.
‘An outstanding presentation’ - Astronaut John Young (Gemini 3, 10, Apollo 10,16, commander of the first Space Shuttle)
“Dawson has an astonishingly eloquent physical Presence.” - The Observer
“It must be seen for the mobility of Dawson’s hands, which play all the parts from rocket to moon lander. Great fun for the whole family.” - The Guardian
Stay over with us! Race Brook is offering a 10% discount on overnight accommodations for guests attending SPACE PANORAMA using code SPACE. Click here to book your room with the discount now.
Friday, October 18th, 2024
Friday Showing at 7pm
In the Barnspace at Race Brook Lodge
864 South Undermountain road ( AKA Rt 41 ) Sheffield, MATicket Price: Advance tickets: Adults: $25 / Children $15
At the door: $35 adults / $25 kids
DINNER RESERVATIONS AT THE STAGECOACH TAVERN
Race Brook Lodge is a hidden gem in The Berkshires, at the foot of Mt. Race and a short hike from the Appalachian trail. The yoga & event barn at Race Brook is simultaneously rustic and sublime, steeped in hundreds of years of New England history. The Stagecoach Tavern is unpretentious fine dining, exquisite farm-to-table cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Much of the food is sourced from Race Farm, right on the property!
ARTIST BIO
Andrew Dawson is a mime, theater artist, originator, and movement director. His diverse career spans the creation of notable works, Absence and Presence and Space Panorama, to being movement director at the MET Openra New York and English National Opera in London, He has also given talks at TEDMED, San Diego and was a lead puppeteer in the London Olympic opening Ceremony. In 1984-1992 he formed Mime Theatre Project with Gavin Robertson. They created the theatre show ‘Thunderbirds F.A.B.’ touring to small venues and eventually performing 6 seasons in London’s West End and two world tours. Andrew has worked with an extraordinary range of theatrical and creative projects with companies such as RainPan43, Redcape Theatre, ENO, MET Opera NYC & The Young Vic. He has became a Feldenkrais practitioner attending a professional training programme (1990 -1994) and Hatha Yoga Teacher training (2016) reflecting his curiosity into the physical body, mindfulness and movement. He studied dance with Merce Cunningham in New York and theatre in Paris with Philippe Gaulier, Monika Pagneux, and Jacques Lecoq.
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