The Pillow Book

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Event The Pillow Book
Venue Nexus Cabaret, Adelaide, SA
Umbrella Event Adelaide Fringe Festival 2004
First Date 26 February 2004
Last Date 11 March 2004
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Based on Sei Shonagon's poetry, spanning the floating world of courtesans, the dance is a journey into sexual oblivion. Glorious celebration of women's sexuality,Shakti ends up naked, her body a canvas for beautifully painted images, whipping into demonic explosive finale of fiery passion.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Contemporary
Dance Theatre
Subjects Sexuality
Women's Issues
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Shakti Shakti Dancer
Shakti Shakti Performer
Sei Shonagon Poet
Works
Text Nationality Japan
Production Nationality Japan
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Adelaide Fringe 2004 Official Guide
Event Identifier 61301
Dataset AusStage