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The 5 Man Show
Photograph Johan Perrson

	Bare Bones


	Contemporary dance, Physical theatre

SIZE OF COMPANY
5 dancers

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale
Minimum stage area 9m x 9m

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
David Massingham

Company Manager
Beth Nabbs

Marketing & Press Officer
Katherine Flynn

ARTISTIC POLICY
Formed in 2001, Bare Bones is committed to choreographic experimentation and touring high-quality dance. The company presents its performances in the round, with audiences sat ‘up close and personal’ at the very edge of the performance space, as well as in traditional theatre format.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
This fizzy, moving, hilarious triple bill will stay vividly in the mind… Restores the long lost faith in contemporary dance.' The Spectator

'Simply beautiful.' ballet.co magazine

'One of the best disco routines I’ve ever seen.' The Guardian'

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
The 5 Man Show A triple bill for five male dancers by three renowned choreographers – David Massingham, Arthur Pita and Liam Steel (Stan Won’t Dance). Incorporating physical theatre, pure dance, spoken word, humour and breathtaking lifts. (110 mins including two 20 mins intervals, 5 on stage, 8 on the road 8, suitable for 16yrs+, includes strong language & themes of an adult nature)

WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITY
Workshops, company residencies and pre/post show discussions are all available alongside The 5 Man Show.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2006 Israel (The 5 Man Show)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
The 5 Man Show available from summer 2007 onwards.