THIS IS THE STAND I MADE. (HOME EDITION)

Georgia Giesen with Mark Harvey, Miriam Barr, Val Smith, Louise Tu'u; Miriam Barr and Jai MacDonald, Cat Ruka, Val Smith, Josh Rutter

[2 hours]

at 1 Cross Street - an apartment, Auckland
16 Dec 2011

Hagley Open Stage, Christchurch
From 4 Oct 2012 to 6 Oct 2012

Reviewed by: Raewyn Whyte; Elizabeth O’Connor;

This Is The Stand I Made : Home Edition >> CHRISTCHURCH EDITION

Christchurch born and bred dancer and choreographer Georgia Giesen returns home to perform and present her solo show in her hometown, exploring ideas from selected choreographers Cat Ruka, Josh Rutter, Sarah Foster Sproull and special guests as well as musician Paul Williams. In smart and humorous works ranging from sombre to feisty, Giesen showcases her own talent and the creative powers of some very fine performance artists.

"A salon performance, which provides a wonderful introduction to Georgia's abilities as a creative artist and performer" Raewyn Whyte, Theatreview.

Grand: Choregraphy Georgia Giesen (GG), performers GG and Kristian Larsen, musician Paul Williams

PMB: Choreography, film and performer GG, music Penetration and Hand Covers Bruise by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

Babe: Choreography and performer GG, music Blue Jeans, Lana Del Ray

New Gun: Choreography Sarah Foster Sproull, performer GG, musician Paul Williams

G is for Glamour and T is for Technologies .. and G is for Georgia too (3-4-5-6 etc): Choreography Josh Rutter, performer GG, music Josh Rutter and 212, Azealia Banks.

Artist Georgia Giesen

Venue Open Stage, Hagley Community College, 510 Hagley Avenue

Date/Time Thur 4th - Sat 6th October at 7.00pm

Duration 60 minutes

Cost $15, $10 concessions from Dash Tickets www.dashtickets.co.nz or phone 0800 327 484 booking fees apply

Chruiistchurch version:

Georgia Giesen with guests Kristian Larsen, musician Paul Williams

Auckland version:

Dancers: Georgia Giesen, Val Smith (Auckland only)

Live sound: Cat Ruka, Josh Rutter

Poets: Miriam Barr and Jai macDonald