Captive

Motionhouse

Circus, Dance, Aerial

Extremely physical, Captive is a thrilling blend of dance and acrobatics with a dynamic narrative exploring human relationships in captivity.

Four dancers perform this exciting blend of dance, acrobatics and aerial work inside a large cage. Disorientated and shaken, the performers use their skill and instinct to survive in this emotionally charged and athletic piece.

Inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem The Panther, this extraordinary outdoor show explores notions of captivity.

 

‘Once again Motionhouse has created a portable outdoor show which all kinds of people will enjoy   because of its athleticism and beauty, combined with its thought-provoking storytelling craft. Like Underground and Cascade before, the universality of the tale and power of the piece will ensure a long life.’

Paul Kaynes, Director of Creative Programmes, Birmingham Hippodrome

About Motionhouse

Motionhouse creates and tours a wide range of inspiring and powerful dance-circus productions to theatres and festivals in the UK and across the globe. The company’s distinctive, highly physical style integrates elements of circus and acrobatics with breath-taking dance to surprise and delight audiences.

A pioneer of outdoor dance, Motionhouse tour a range of flexible productions extensively to festivals and non-theatre spaces. These short, sharp injections of dance and circus are designed to be performed up-close, attracting and engaging large crowds, and inspiring audiences who are not necessarily familiar with dance. 

 

Production Credits

Conceived and directed by
Kevin Finnan

Choreography
Kevin Finnan, with additional material from the company

Dancers in the trailer
Martina Knight, Daniel Massarella, Alasdair Stewart and Rebecca Williams

Set design
Simon Dormon & Oblique

Original music
Sophy Smith and Tim Dickinson

Costume designer
Sofie Layton

 

Image credit: Captive at B-FIT in the Street Festival, Bucharest, Romania © B-FIT

Funding, commissioning and partner credits

Captive is created with support from Arts Council England, Birmingham Hippodrome, Without Walls, Swindon Dance, and Bristol City Council.

Motionhouse is supported by Arts Council England with additional support from Warwick District Council and is a Hippodrome Associate Artist.