PDSW presents 'Out of the Deep Blue'

About Us

'Out of the Deep Blue' is an outdoor physical theatre performance featuring a large-scale Sea Giant Puppet operated by 5 puppeteers and a female dancer, inspired by the themes of the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis.

This spectacle is designed specifically for family and festival audiences and tells the magical story of EKO the sea giant who rises from the deep ocean and encounters, on the shore, a little girl called Violet. Expect a larger-than-life 'pas de deux' using dance theatre and movement to tell their story, all set to a mesmerising musical soundscape.

The show has two halves – a 20-minute walk to the main performance space and then a 25-minute duet. 

About Autin Dance Theatre: Autin Dance Theatre is a professional company based in Birmingham. The company devises small/medium scale productions of dance theatre and tours to venues and festivals across the UK and abroad. Its five core values are: creativity, education, quality, passion and integrity. AutinDT's mission is to inspire, educate and instigate positive social changes by delivering world-class arts activities.

About Pavilion Dance South West: The PDSW vision is that dance touches everyone's lives. We transform communities through dance by opening doors and enabling people to see themselves in what we do. In our Bournemouth-based venue, we present dance performances, exhibitions and (usually) more than 40 dance classes every week. Our online digital programme launched in 2020.
We are a centre of excellence for socially relevant dance with a national reach and have a strong civic role to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Locations

Poole Park, Poole (Friday 23 July)
The performance takes place near the East Gate/Poole Pavilion. The promenade will start by West Gate playground. 

Shelley Park, Bournemouth (Saturday 24 July)
The performance takes place on the grass adjacent to the tennis court. The promenade will start by the park entrance.

Highcliffe Castle garden, Christchurch (Sunday 25 July). 

The performance takes place on the vista lawn. The promenade will start on the beach and go up Highcliffe zig zag. 

Performances every day at 11am, 2pm and 5pm.

Free to view. Running time approximately 45 minutes (promenade followed by 25 minute show)