Over 90 dancers will be animating Hidcote Manor Garden this week from the premiere of Stuck in the Mud on Thursday 4 July to the final performance on Sunday 7 July.
Where:
Hidcote Manor Garden, near Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6LR
What is Stuck in the Mud?:
Stuck in the Mud takes audiences on a 1.5 hour journey through the stunning garden ‘rooms’ at Hidcote.
It plays with the themes of being ‘set free’ (as in the game) and of being ‘stuck’ in our ways and perceptions. We witness what beauty and enjoyment can grow through the creative interaction of dance, music and play.
Stuck in the Mud continues to celebrate the spirit of the Paralympics through the skills and talents of an integrated (disabled and non-disabled) core cast of professionals. They are joined by local school and community groups.
This is more than just a ‘dance’ – it’s a trip out, a journey, with mud pies and games; a creative and animated interpretation of the gardens, a celebration of human and botanical diversity, and a truly inclusive experience!
The show is produced by Gloucester-based GDance, in partnership with Hidcote Manor Garden and Ballet Cymru. Promotional partners are Cheltenham Music Festival and The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury.
Performance Details :
- 1.30pm on 4 & 5 July (schools performances)
- 6pm and 8pm on 4, 5, 6 & 7 July
Tickets can be purchased through The Roses Theatre box office at www.rosestheatre.org / 01684-295074.
Family-friendly, suitable for all ages, and fully accessible to disabled audience members, with:
- Specially-made ramps
- Audio described performances on Saturday 6 July
- British Sign Language interpreted performances on Sunday 7 July
After its Cotswolds premiere, Stuck in the Mud will be re-created for Blackfriars Priory in Gloucester on 13 & 14 October, and for Newport indoor market in Wales on 12 & 13 November. European performances are also being planned.
Stuck in the Mud is being financed by the National Trust, Arts Council England and Arts Council of Wales.
Media contact: cath@gdance.co.uk, 07917-796 959
Editor’s Notes:
About Gloucestershire Dance
- GDance is a production and training organisation specialising in inclusive practice, with a local and national strategic remit.
- It is based at Colwell Arts Centre, Derby Road, Gloucester GL1 4AD.
- GDance promotes inclusive dance, trains and supports dancers, choreographers and dance leaders, provides workshops, courses and events, and produces new work for live performance and film.
- It runs an acclaimed programme of inclusive dance for people who face disabling barriers.
- GDance also provides Fellowships to support career progression for emerging dance leaders, choreographers and arts administrators who have an interest in inclusive dance.
- t provides services to schools, colleges and organisations that support people with special needs.
- GDance is a founding member of Create Gloucestershire and the National Inclusive Dance Network.
- It is a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England and other funding bodies.
- The website: www.gdance.co.uk
About Hidcote Manor Garden
- A celebrated 20th-century garden in the beautiful north Cotswolds
- You'll never forget the exquisite garden rooms, each with its own unique character. Discover rare shrubs and trees, herbaceous borders and unusual plants from around the world. The garden changes in harmony with the seasons, from vibrant spring bulbs to autumn's spectacular Red Border.
- Nestled in the Cotswolds with sweeping views across the Vale of Evesham, a visit to Hidcote is inspirational at any time of year.
- The website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote/
About Ballet Cymru
- Ballet Cymru is a professional ballet company with 10 professional dancers from around the world.
- The Company excites audiences and participants by creating work that is inspiring and enjoyable and has a strong commitment to making dance accessible for new audiences, intellectually and financially.
- The Company offers extensive and groundbreaking inclusive education programmes which have become nationally recognised.
- In 2011, Ballet Cymru became revenue-funded clients of the Arts Council of Wales.
- The Company is based in Newport, South Wales.
- The website: www.welshballet.co.uk
About Arts Council England
- Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.
- The website http://press.artscouncil.org.uk/south-west
Contact Gillian Taylor on 01392 229207
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