Ice - T17518599076 performers explore how we use machines as an extension of our bodies and how natural and man-made processes merge together to create new life. Expect to see powerful contemporary dance with an African and Japanese flavour and futuristic style film projections. | |
| 24 Nov 11 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L0111732477 |
| 6 Oct 11 to 7 Oct 11 | Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V160 listing details L80967946 |
Switch - T017172533Change, choice, break the mould, embody new rituals and live again. Following the success of SKIN which toured nationally and internationally, ACE dance and music return with another dance masterpiece... Switch draws inspiration from ancient practices and their relevance to our lives now. Set in a black and white space, this is an exciting new collaborative work by ACE’s directors Gail and Ian Parmel with choreographers Douglas Thorpe (ex Phoenix Dance Company) and Andile Sotiya. Switch promises to be an exciting blend of sophisticated dance, music and visuals, accompanied by a robust and agile cast of six international and UK based dancers and a world class composer. Watch ACE for a night of fantastic dance to make you think and feel. Run time 1hr 15mins | |
| 23 Mar 10 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L01026550570 |
| 23 Feb 10 to 24 Feb 10 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L0882223976 |
| 28 Oct 09 to 29 Oct 09 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L01803980480 |
| 13 Oct 09 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L229502770 |
| 24 Sep 09 to 25 Sep 09 | Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V160 listing details L682914180 |
Switch and Listen - T09176558Switch draws inspiration from ancient practices and their relevance to modern day living with a stylistic mix that stretches from Africa, through the Caribbean and Europe across to Japan. Based in a striking monochrome set, this double header is a new collaborative work by ACE's directors Gail and Ian Parmel with choreographers Douglas Thorpe and Andile Sotiya (both ex-Phoenix Dance Company). Switch blends sophisticated dance, projections and music, accompanied by a bold cast of six hypnotic dancers. | |
| 27 Feb 10 | The Place Theatre, Inner London :: V240 listing details L84809205 |
and Music: Listen - T909670879This piece forms a double bill with Gertrud by Simon Ellis. Running time: approx 1 hour (Listen 30mins, Gertrud 30mins). Choreographed by Douglas Thorpe with Artistic collaboration by Gail Parmel, Listen is about modern day war and the effect that this has on the psyche. Dancers explore post-traumatic stress, living with the memories and experience of war and conflict. The impression that witnessing the horrors of war has on your life, trying to put the pieces back together while your memories drag you back into the past. This piece also explores relationship breakdown and power struggles between men and women, reflecting the emotional landscape of a lover leaving to go to war and returning a changed person. The piece uses a range of techniques, fast and precise staccato phrases, in contrast with eastern style, ultra controlled, haunting, movement and mime, all designed to disarm and unsettle the audience. ACE dance and music is known for creating work with African and Caribbean movement influences: low body stance, isolation and ancient practices. This is evident in Listen – alongside powerful Japanese video projections. | |
| 9 Feb 10 | The Arts Centre (Rose Theatre), Ormskirk :: V527 listing details L0307109603 |
| 6 Feb 10 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L01643595242 |
Skin - T635728216Six robust and agile dancers explore the invisible signals we give out and the force and flow of feelings running through our veins. Skin draws from African, Caribbean, European and Japanese dance styles. This double bill of powerful dance has an original music score, percussive soundscapes, rich vocals, digital projection and emotive live effects. | |
| 14 Nov 08 | Firestation Arts & Culture, Windsor :: V740 listing details L051122549 |
| 24 Oct 08 | MacRobert Arts Centre, Stirling :: V642 listing details L012007446 |
| 11 Oct 08 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L0314511197 |
| 12 May 08 | Northcott Theatre, Exeter :: V886 listing details L01067748563 |
| 1 May 08 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L0723889567 |
| 15 Apr 08 to 16 Apr 08 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1976424529 |
| 4 Apr 08 | Telford Theatre, Telford :: V110 listing details L01616182436 |
| 4 Mar 08 to 5 Mar 08 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L01676735959 |
| 21 Sep 07 | Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176 listing details L1333152787 |
| 14 Sep 07 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L02011814354 |
Real - T887153003Beauty, power and vulnerability. Underneath the image, what is a woman? Lacing together influences from different ages and different cultures, Real depicts the truth of the female experience. Real explores women's relationships, self-image and sensuality to show universal cycles and concerns, weaving them into a unique dance experience. | |
| 28 Mar 06 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01110639255 |
| 23 Mar 06 | Birmingham Library Theatre, Birmingham :: V142 listing details L01211112611 |
| 22 Mar 06 | The Wightman, Shrewsbury :: V106 listing details L01561829501 |
| 17 Mar 06 | Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington :: V903 listing details L1851335309 |
| 16 Mar 06 | Arc Theatre, Trowbridge :: V881281219 listing details L2089423351 |
| 1 Mar 06 | Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, Preston :: V524 listing details L2144487834 |
| 21 Feb 06 | The Albany, Outer London :: V294 listing details L01061529497 |
| 10 Feb 06 | Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6 listing details L1934031936 |
| 9 Feb 06 | Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley :: V582 listing details L01349223324 |
| 2 Dec 05 | Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles :: V774625305 listing details L0751344712 |
| 1 Dec 05 | Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176 listing details L0772150109 |
| 30 Nov 05 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L01350884526 |
| 4 Nov 05 | Contact Theatre, Manchester :: V483 listing details L0858402053 |
| 26 Oct 05 | Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27 listing details L0980690967 |
| 19 Oct 05 | Town Hall, Loughborough :: V02111941779 listing details L1173037928 |
| 15 Oct 05 to 16 Oct 05 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L014569696 |
| 14 Oct 05 | Croydon Clocktower: David Lean Cinema, Outer London :: V01465162029 listing details L0872545634 |
| 8 Oct 05 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L0535282636 |
| 7 Oct 05 | Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V160 listing details L0206486253 |
En-Trance - T88705902Following the highly successful UK tour of 3 Shades, this new show is an explosion of dance, music and intricate media, drawing on everything from ancient spiritual practices to today's fanatical trends. Pulsating bodies, live percussive beats, enchanting vocals and digital sound waves bring together the old and new, creating a mesmeric vibe and drawing you into the world of En-Trancement. | |
| 23 Nov 04 to 25 Nov 04 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L01281143376 |
| 17 Nov 04 | Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176 listing details L0262251947 |
| 13 Nov 04 | Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley :: V582 listing details L1864161871 |
| 3 Nov 04 | Contact Theatre, Manchester :: V483 listing details L02087892009 |
| 30 Oct 04 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L1697846730 |
| 9 Oct 04 | Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27 listing details L1202662698 |
| 8 Oct 04 | Harrow Arts Centre, Outer London :: V310 listing details L01862923026 |
| 17 Apr 04 | Howden Park Centre, Livingston :: V01301710938 listing details L1937226498 |
| 11 Mar 04 to 12 Mar 04 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L0956128253 |
| 14 Oct 03 | Courtyard, Hereford :: V101 listing details L1317388865 |
3 Shades - T0700258805ACE's funky dance and music performance piece explores the massive explosian of Black British music within the 70's 80's and 90's. 3 Shades weaves its way through 3 decades of dance, social commentary and strong drama, revealing an often comic and unexpected trip into childhoods, history, fashion and flamboyance. Be it in the streets, clubs or in front of your bedroom mirror, 3 shades promises to make you wanna stand up and boogie! | |
| 30 Apr 02 to 2 May 02 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1102843412 |
| 6 Apr 02 | Kuumba, Bristol :: V445467588 listing details L01375486350 |
T01301768931Colours Within | |
| 27 Feb 99 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L0850347521 |
| 27 Feb 99 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L0563977334 |
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| 6 Dec 01 | Arc Theatre, Trowbridge :: V881281219 listing details L1217325389 |
