The Long Summer Day
"The Long Summer Day" is a poetic journey that intertwines emotions and movement, evoking the sweetness and intensity of a long summer day. Through romantic vignettes marked by the rhythm of the sun - from dawn to dusk - the work celebrates the beauty of simply "BEING".
In a world where LGBTQ+ bodies are too often told through stories of trauma, this creation stands as an act of resistance and freedom. The artists move with a profound intent: to explore ways of expression that "make you feel good". A silent, yet powerful, invitation to rediscover the joy, pleasure and naturalness of occupying space without justification.
"The Long Summer Day" thus becomes a dance of vindication and care, offering the public - especially those belonging to the LGBTQ+ community - a safe refuge, a place where they can lower their defenses and let the light pass through them. Here there is no need for armor. There is only the right to exist, to tell your story, to feel welcomed. A celebration of body and soul, in harmony with the eternal warmth of summer.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Co-Directors: Gianluca Vincentini & Fabiano Culora
Phase One Research Performers: Miles Kearley, Naomi Chockler, Rachel Sullivan, William James (JJ)
Poet: Andrew McMillan
Costume Design: Robin Soutar
Musica: Otis Jones
Light Design: Luke Haywood
Producer: Callum Holt