This immersive new dance work created by Luca Truffarelli explores ideas of freedom and the individualism of human beings. Shining a spotlight on workers’ rights, THE WEIGHT presents scenes from daily life turned compelling through the movements of a dance solo and the power of music. The production was born from Luca’s desire to creatively conjure the places and people in society so often overlooked, challenging us all to take another hard look at each other…
Against a soaring orchestral backdrop specially composed by Greg Haines and recorded with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, this new dance collaboration by Truffarelli, originally conceived with Oona Doherty and developed with Swiss-based dancer Erin O’Reilly, presents its world premiere at The Complex.
Luca Truffarelli is a renowned Dublin-based Italian dance filmmaker, photographer and videographer, who has been working with Irish dance companies for over 12 years. In recent years, Luca has extended his creative practice into the sphere of choreography, in particular with long-term collaborator and award-winning dancer and choreographer, Oona Doherty.
Creator/Director: Luca Truffarelli
Performer: Erin O’Reilly
Choreographic Collaboration: Oona Doherty, Erin O’Reilly
Composition: Greg Haines
Music recorded by The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Gavin Maloney
With brief appearances by Jessie Thompson and Saoirse Lambkin O’Kane
Stage Manager - Marella Boschi
Lighting Design: Roberto Baldinelli
Lighting Associate: John Gunning
Costume Design: Valentina Gambardella
Set Design: Luca Truffarelli, Stefano & Roberto Baldinelli, Cristina Ferretti
Sound Design: Luca Truffarelli, Uriel Ireland Rabinad
Producers: Maura O’Keeffe, Orla Flanagan
Line Producer: Michael-Anthony Greene
Production Assistant: Ilinca Luca
Set Construction: Showscope Ltd
Produced by Once Off Productions with Luca Truffarelli, supported by Pina Bausch Wuppertal and RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Funded by The Arts Council.
Development phase supported by Dublin Dance Festival.
Booking information:
8pm, Wed 8th preview, Thurs 9th – Sat 11th November
Tickets: Preview €16, 9th -11th €19 concession, €21 (including €1 booking fee).
A charitable donation of €2 will be made to Sea-Watch per every ticket sold.
Discounts available for groups of 8 or more, please contact annie@thecomplex.ie to order
Duration: 45 minutes approximately
Please note this is a standing format performance, and audiences will be standing throughout.
Seating may be requested for those with mobility issues – please advise box office by emailing annie@thecomplex.ie
Age guidance: age 12+