THE DREAMER AWAKES:
A JOURNEY THROUGH STORY AND MUSIC
PERFORMANCE: October 8th 2022, 7.30pm @ Wycombe Arts Centre
Travel with storyteller Anna Walker, composer/musician Ben Park
and percussionist James Taylor (JT)
‘The Dreamer Awakes’ is a heart-warming work in progress performance of the '7 Wild Geese.' Anna, Ben and JT weave together stories from the elders of Haddenham with music, and traditional and reimagined tales. Through storytelling, music and video, the trio plan to take you on an exciting journey of wonder, enchantment and magic.
Discussion after the performance.
Discussion after the performance.
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"We loved the stories. So brightly told and I was gripped from the beginning. The feedback from the visitors was really great. Jasper loved it." Turn End Trust
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"James Taylor is the best percussionist I have ever worked with. The creative thinking he’s got while playing is incredible." Martino Scovacricchi
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"Impulses of abandonment are punctuated with moments of reflection, all intimately entwined with Ben Park’s rhythmic score. A complex and arresting journey of discovery." Candoco
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'The Dreamer Awakes,' Alice Kane 1995
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS: "FIND YOUR STORY"
For actors, storytellers, movers, performers and the curious
In these introductory workshops we will enter the world of myth and legend, establish community and renew our connections to the earth. Together we will explore pathways into the stories of our past, creating space to re/discover the journeys and tales of our ancestors. Through music, words, and movement, we will develop techniques to build confidence, expand our creative insights and honour our lineage, inspiring stories to mark the changing times.
Workshops: September 10th, 3-5.30pm with Anna Walker & Ben Park.
September 24th, 1-3.30pm with Anna Walker, Ben Park & JT
Each £10.00 waged/ £6.00 unwaged, discount for both workshops booked in advance
For more information: www.wycombeartscentre.com/whats-on/
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WHAT TO BRING:
1 - A photograph of an ancestor, (if you don't have a photograph, we will provide you with an adopted one for the day) 2 - A notepad and something to write/draw with 3 - A piece of fabric no smaller than 40 cms x 30cms (T towel size) Wear comfortable clothing |
WHERE:
Wycombe Arts Centre Desborough Road, High Wycombe HP11 2PU Tel: 01494 445517 info@wycombeartscentre.com |
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Cloud over, earth below
Line by line, head to toe Light to tread, soft under foot The dreamer awakes, and the story begins... |
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“Anna created a safe space for us and guided us gently explaining the archetypes and taking us through fun exercises that gave me a lot of insights into my inner world. I left the workshop feeling lighter, more comfortable in my own skin and a new trusting relation with my intuition. I really loved it! it was a fun relaxing insightful weekend." 2020
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"Anna is a wonderful, knowledgeable healer who got to the root of my problems in a deep and intuitive way. She left me feeling nurtured, seen, supported, loved, inspired and empowered to take the next steps in life. I would fully recommend taking a workshop with Anna." 2020
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Anna Walker
Anna Walker, PhD is an artist, writer and researcher. She works in mixed media and has been exploring trauma in her arts practice research for many years. Over the past couple of years, Anna has been incorporating performance into her arts-practice, bridging technology with traditional oral storytelling. Recent exhibitions include: ‘Becoming Bird, I:Spring’ (2022); ‘We Are The Granddaughters of Those Who Didn’t Burn’ (2021-2022), ‘Indra’s Horse’ a tale from the Mahabharata (2021), in collaboration with Ojapali performer: Nayanjyoti Nath for @folklog + @brtitishcouncil. ‘Red is the Colour of Pomegranates’: 4 videos, (1.9.20 - 31.12.20). Performance ‘Macha’s Body in Pain’, 2020.
www.anna-walker-research.com |
Ben Park
Ben Park has an extensive track record as a composer, producer, collaborator, director, performer and educator. He has written and performed for film, television and theatre, notably the multi-award winning 70 Hill Lane with Improbable Theatre, and the triple BAFTA winning, Oscar Nominated S4C production of The Canterbury Tales. He has been an associate artist at the Royal Opera House with long time collaborator, choreographer/director Fin Walker, and composed the sound track for the British comedy Film, Downhill. Recently, he completed a cello suite for orchestra, a reinvention of the works of Ignatius Sancho, and an animated stage tale 'Our Father' with libretto by Ian McMillan. Ben is currently collaborating with Fin Walker, on a new Macbeth. https://parkmusic.me/
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JT
‘JT’ has a natural love for drums and percussion and enjoys sharing this with others. He has been teaching for almost as long as he has been playing.
He learned his trade as a classical musician and has played for prestigious ensembles such as the Halle and National Youth Orchestras at venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House. JT is a session player for bands across various genres, with recent appearances at Glastonbury, the Barbican and in European Tours. He is also highly passionate about music’s role in wellbeing and is currently exploring this through music workshops with disadvantaged groups in London. https://www.jt-drums.com/ |