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) Sleep/Wake Direction & Design: Sam Trubridge Creative Collaborator: Professor Philippa Gander Presented by Massey University. A collaboration between the Sleep/Wake Research Centre and The Playground (NZ Ltd) at The Print Factory, 35 King Street, Newtown, Wellington From 29 Jan 2008 to 10 Feb 2008 Reviewed by Helen Sims, 4 Feb 2008 originally published in The Lumiere Reader |
Sleep/Wake is an intriguing blend of science and performance. It is the product of collaboration between the Massey University Sleep/Wake Research Centre directed by Professor Philippa Gander and director Sam Trubridge and his company The Playground NZ. It ranges through dance, oration, Greek myth and scientific charts to explore the mysteries of sleep, particularly its "circadian rhythms". This natural cycle, lasting about a day, is part of the physiological process of all living beings. The philosophy is that our circadian rhythms are often interrupted by the over stimulation we receive in modern life. Reflecting this thesis is a production that is incredibly visually, aurally and mentally stimulating as it charts the stages of sleep. [More]
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