5 SOLDIERS is a timely, controversial, thought provoking and moving exploration of war in modern times. A dance theatre work with 4 male and 1 female dancers, it looks at how the human body is essential to, and used in, warfare. 5 SOLDIERS explores the physical training that prepares you for war, as well as the possible effects on the body, and the injury caused by warfare.
Featuring Kay’s trademark intense physicality and athleticism, 5 SOLDIERS uses interviews with current and former soldiers to weave a story of physical transformation, helping us understand how soldiers are made and how war affects them.
5 SOLDIERS is a unique collaboration between award winning choreographer Rosie Kay, visual artist David Cotterrell and theatre director Walter Meierjohann. It follows an intense period of research, where Rosie learnt battle training with The 4th Battalion The Rifles and David spent time in Helmand Province with the Joint Forces Medical Group. The piece has an original sound score by Annie Mahtani and dramaturgy by Petra Tauscher.
Creative Team
Choreographer: Rosie Kay
Visual Artist: David Cotterrell
Theatre Director: Walter Meierjohann
Dramaturg: Petra Tauscher
Composer: Annie Mahtani
Premiering April 2010.
Touring May – July 2010.
Co-commission by International Dance Festival Birmingham and DanceXchange. Supported by Warwick Arts Centre, and funded by Arts Council England.
