Ode to Heartache (2020)

Commissioned by Nottingham Contemporary.

 

A musical performance for The Heartbreaker’s Ball; a ‘Lynchian fever dream’ anti valentines prom, at Nottingham Contemporary.

 

“Lamenting loves lost, life’s disappointments and general ennui; these homecoming queens of heartbreak appear as the horsewomen of the heartocalypse, using song and choreography to weave a journey of inner voices, self doubt and ultimately catharsis”

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Music, Choreography & Direction: Louise O'Connor

Performers: Aimee Neat, Jennifer Pengilly, Mu Fukada, Tareneh Jaranpour, Louise O'Connor

Event consultant for Heartbreaker's Ball: Louise O'Connor

Creative producer for Heartbreaker's Ball: Niki Harman

Commissioned by Screen at Nottingham Contemporary

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