Performance artist Choreographer Dancer Teacher
To feel the cold creep and pull
and watch as your feet disappear beneath you.
A new short film piece, about dis-ease, crossings and attempting to re-find your balance.
Created August 2020 under strict social distancing.
in the river (shuddering) premiered (UK) at this years Fringe! Queer film and arts festival,
as part of Shorts: Queer Pandemic Response, November 15th 2020. It was also presented at Dalston Superstore fundraiser and queer online festival, Trans day of Joy, February 2021.
Featured in Frieze magazine online, article by Kevin Brazil, 4th January 2021 'The Art of Queer Support' - for full article click here
Directed and choreographed by Rob Hesp.
Filmed by Matt Mead
Dancers
Chester Hayes, Hannah Davis, Iro Costello, June Lam, Lavinia Co-op, Liam Asplen, Nathan Gael York, Sally Fothergill, Scarlett Lassoff, and Sophie Brain.
With thanks to everyone involved.
For enquiries and screenings please email Rob at rwhesp@gmail.com or direct message through Instagram @rob_hesp
