Krystal S. Lowe, in association with Theatr Iolo, has created a mash-up of dance and theatre for young audiences, with access for blind and Deaf audiences creatively and seamlessly integrated. Through R&B music and dynamic movement, Remarkable Rhythm explores how we connect with those most unlike us, creating an exciting and engaging audience experience from start to finish.
Remarkable Rhythm has been written and directed by dancer, choreographer, writer, and director, Krystal S. Lowe, and developed through her role as Theatr Iolo's 2021 - 2023 Platfform Artist.
As a Newport-based artist, Krystal began her career many years ago at The Riverfront Theatre, and they have supported her work ever since. Bringing Remarkable Rhythm to the Riverfront is a continuation of their existing support and connection of her work.
Remarkable Rhythm is a dance theatre show for young people 11+ and their families, performed by Krystal S. Lowe and Liam Wallace, who is a dancer, choreographer, and practitioner.
Rhythm is spontaneous and experiences life as movement; and all sound as music. Glas loves life smooth and stable; and prefers things to remain the same. When Rhythm and Glas meet at Bellevue Park they have the five days of half-term to see if their friendship is worth keeping once they go back to their separate schools.
Through music and movement and mishap, these two young people experience the difficulty and joy in connecting with those unlike themselves.
One bench, two people, and five days.
Will they find a way to create something remarkable, a rhythm that is theirs alone?
The two performers will speak whilst dancing, creatively describing what is
happening on stage. This integrated audio description allows audiences who are
blind or partially sighted to fully experience the show. The story is also told visually
through dance and movement, which also allows Deaf audiences to experience
every show fully.
“Theatr Iolo are delighted to be supporting Remarkable Rhythm, a wonderful new piece of theatre for young people, packed with music and movement. Krystal has been developing the show for several years as part of our Platform programme, a scheme that helps to develop new work for young audiences. We’re thrilled that young audiences in England and Wales will now have the chance to see this exciting new show when it tours this spring.”
- Lee Lyford, Theatr Iolo Artistic Director
“My connection with The Riverfront Theatre began in 2012 as I performed on their main stage with Ballet Cymru. Over the years I have seen this venue develop into a theatre for the community. A place where a wide diversity of people feel welcomed and represented. For this reason, it is so important to me to continue to connect my work with The Riverfront. Opening the 2023 Remarkable Rhythm tour at the Riverfront Theatre is incredibly exciting! I hope to see many from the community there.”
- Krystal S. Lowe, Performer and Creator
Remarkable Rhythm will embark on a two-week tour of venues in Wales and England, visiting The Riverfront (Newport), The Dance Space (Brighton), Theatr Clwyd (Mold), Sherman Theatre (Cardiff) and The Met (Abertillery).
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