Plymouth University

Once More But Different

Rick Nodine Mary Prestidge Amy Voris Adam Benjamin Jane Mclean Seke Chimuntengwende

60 minutes of unscripted, un-choreographed creativity; six dancers, in Plymouth as part of Inquiring Bodies 3, will meet on stage prepared for instant decision-making and compositional choices.

Inquiring Bodies 3 is funded by Cheshire Dance with support from Plymouth University.

Saturday 14 November 2015 | 19:30 The House, Plymouth University Tickets: £12 / £9 concessions. Ticket discounts available via Artory app.

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/once-more-but-different

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