House of Bones, The

Synopsis

Extracts from a dance performance by Motionhouse, combining dance-theatre with personal and political preoccupations. Refers to the plagues of ancient Egypt, the medieval ‘ship of fools’ and the Crusades, to reflect contemporary issues of exclusion, disease and death. With a live vocal score.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 20 min.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £20.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Notes

Reviewed by Norma Cohen in ‘Times Educational Supplement’ 20 Nov 1992.

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

modern dance; performances

Production Company

Name

Oxford Independent Video

Distributor

Name

University of Surrey, National Resource Centre for Dance

Email

NRCD@surrey.ac.uk

Web

http://www.surrey.ac.uk/NRCD External site opens in new window

Phone

01483 689316

Fax

01483 689500 Attn NRCD

Address

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