Freedom

Premiere 2012

'Vardimon seems to toy with a sense of a shared intelligence alongside complex social identifiers, liberty, independence, self-determination and free will’'

London Dance

Exploring the notion of ‘freedom’ from various perspectives; the desire to be free, the restrictions that hold us back and free will.

Powered by Vardimon’s beguiling theatricality and provocative daring, FREEDOM presents a versatile company of international dancers, fusing clever animation with breathtaking physicality and inventive set designs.

'Outstanding. Impressively performed, beautifully staged. Thrilling and cinematic, dark and intimate'

SALFORD ONLINE

'Vardimon’s work is always fascinating and gripping to watch'

The Oxford Times

CREDITS

Concept, Direction & Choreography

Jasmin Vardimon MBE

Created with and Performed by

Luke Burrough, Kai-Wen Chuang, Esteban Fourmi, David Lloyd, Aoi Nakamura, Júlia Robert Parés

Set & Media Design

Guy Bar-Amotz & Jasmin Vardimon MBE

Lighting Design

Chahine Yavroyan

Sound Design

Jasmin Vardimon MBE

Costume Design

Abigail Hammond

Video Animation

Jesse Collett

Rehearsal Direction

Christine Gouzelis

Production Manager

Ben Payne & Andrew Stock for Illuminate Design Ltd

Campaign Photography

Ben Harries

Production Photography

Alastair Muir

Length

approx 75 mins no interval

Premiere

11 October 2012

Co-commissioned by

Sadler's Wells and La Comète

Funded by

ArtsCouncil England

ARTICLES & REVIEWS

London Dance

'Vardimon seems to toy with a sense of a shared intelligence alongside complex social identifiers, liberty, independence, self-determination and free will’'

SALFORD ONLINE /

'Outstanding. Impressively performed, beautifully staged. Thrilling and cinematic, dark and intimate'

The Oxford Times

'Vardimon’s work is always fascinating and gripping to watch'

Salford Online / 18 October 2012

'It is hugely watchable, impressively performed, beautifully staged, occasionally baffling, and at times thrilling and cinematic, at others dark and intimate. It’s the kind of show that is challenging, puzzling, revealing, strange, and leaves you with questions and thoughts to disentangle at the end. And that’s a good thing. That’s a kind of freedom.'

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South Wales Argus / 21 Nov 2012

'Breathtaking, mesmerising and frequently thought provoking Freedom is a must-see show and represents Jasmin Vardimon at her creative best.'

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THE LONDONIST / 13 Nov 2012

'Entrancing… it’s worth battling down the doors of the venue to nab a ticket for tonight’s last night at Sadlers.'

Nottingham Evening Post / 5 March 2013

'This fast paced physical performance is eloquent and thought-provoking, set to an entertaining sound score, from Led Zeppelin and John Lennon, to ambient electronica and nature sounds.'

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In Suffolk / 21 May 2013

'Jasmin Vardimon and her company have created a work that also embodies this impossible dream and does so with humanity, humour, imagination and sensitivity. It is altogether exceptional.'

Bachtrack / 15 Nov 2012

'An honest exploration of an enigmatic concept… a highly entertaining and visual evening.'

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Dance & Drama, Highland Showcase / 4 November 2012

'Freedom was another example of the way Vardimon and her dancers – a formidable crew with a stunning portfolio of stamina, energy, passion and intelligence – are creating works which are among the most intelligent and impressive in the UK today.'

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Oxford Dance Writers / 16 March 2013

'The mish-mash of styles, tone and media in Freedom made it a dynamic and rather thrilling performance.'

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Oxford Dance Writers / 12 March 2013

'Throughout the piece I felt that its real strength lies in Vardimon’s ability to capture the complexity and subtlety of inter-human relationships.'

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Dance Hub Magazine / 30 Nov 2012

'Jasmin Vardimon always makes her work into a collage of every fibre of its theme. She not only plays with possibility, but pushes the boundaries – of her performers, of design, and of her audience.'

thestreetgypsies.com / 16 May 2013

'One glittering gem worth seeking out is Jasmin Vardimon… Her work is often a thrilling, moving and funny combination of dynamic physical theatre, imaginative choreography and strong contemporary style'

The Argus / 19 Nov 2012

'Interview with Jasmin Vardimon'

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The Oxford Times / 27 Feb 2013

'Jasmin Vardimon talks about Freedom heading for Oxford Playhouse'

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Freedom Bound / Dr Royona Mitra

'What does it mean to be free? To what extent are we as a society trapped in our desire to attain freedom? When does the search for freedom transform into an oppressive condition, in and of itself? Jasmin Vardimon examines the ironic relationship between the concepts of freedom and constraint within her latest piece of work.'

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