The Field

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Event The Field
Venue Roppongi Hills - 66 Plaza, Tokyo, Japan
Umbrella Event Ancient Future Japan 2003
First Date 24 October 2003
Last Date 26 October 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Strange Fruit was described in France as being "like living statues soaring between heaven and earth... their heads in the sky, hearts close to the sun... brilliantly eclectic images that pay homage to Michelangelo, Mary Poppins, Folon, and Magritte." In Germany it was hailed as captivating audiences with "fascinating images, breathtaking dynamics, athletic movement, evocative gestures and illuminating faces - as if they strived to capture and tame the wind itself".

From 24-26 October, as part of Ancient Future - Australian Arts Festival Japan 2003, Strange Fruit will perform the Japan premier of "The Field" and "Spheres" at Tokyo's new Roppongi Hills. Strange Fruit promises to charm audiences with their wistful, funny, and breathtaking performances atop 5-metre high flexible poles. From 31 October-3 November, Strange Fruit will also perform at the Shizuoka World Cup outdoor performance festival.

Over the past 6 years Strange Fruit has achieved a reputation throughout the world for its unique performances that combine dance, circus, and spectacle in a highly accessible and entertaining way. The company has performed for over 200 international festivals and events in more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Australasia.

Strange Fruit has toured Japan several times, performing at the Mediage Millennium Entertainment Season in Tokyo, Golden Week at Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, and the Biwako Hall Opening Event in Shiga.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Dance
Drama
Outdoor Entertainment
Acrobatics
Subjects Freedom
Loneliness
Love
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Phillip Gleeson Creative Director
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Ancient Future Australian Arts Festival Japan 2003 online programme http://australia.or.jp/_projects/ancientfuture/eng/events/event_schedule.php
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 118800