This week, we’re turning back the calendar five summers to one of the most acclaimed and in-demand events in Festival history - Soundtrack 7 - before bringing things right up to date with an exclusive in-conversation between FKA twigs, the brilliant artist behind it, and Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries.
Back in July 2015, FKA twigs journeyed to Old Granada Studios to become MIF15’s artist in residence. Over ten days, twigs and her team created, choreographed and rehearsed seven autobiographical pieces for Festival audiences of no more than 20, who watched in rapt silence as these works-in-progress evolved in front of them.
Director - FKA twigs
Choreographer - Aaron Sillis
Additional Choreography - Ukweli Roach, Gianna Gi, Kaner Scott
Stage & Lighting Design - Tobias Rylander
Production Company - Academy Films/A+
Executive Producer - Morgan Clement
Dancers - FKA twigs, Denzel Daniels, Ryan Hesletine, Ross Sands, Chloe Ferns, Gianna Gi, Kaner Scott, Paris Green, Eloise Sheldon, Ryan Goodrum, Naomi Weijand, Chris Arias, Simeon Campbell, Keron M Proverbs, Kenji Matsunaga, Chaldon Williams
Commissioned by Manchester International Festival and The Space.
Produced by Manchester International Festival.
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