A Swiss artist whose career in dance has brought her to Liverpool via Mexico will perform a powerful one-woman show at Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot this summer.
In Bloom by Aline Costa, which runs from 18th to 20th July at Shakespeare North, promises to be a “mesmerising dance performance with powerful imagery and unexpected twists taking you on an unforgettable journey into the unknown.”
Costa, a performer and choreographer born in Switzerland, trained in Mexico at Univerdanza Dance Company, and has been based in Huyton and Liverpool since 2016. Her latest show brings a unique vision to the stage, captivating audiences with her artistry, skill and elegant eccentricity.
Aline holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Stage Dance from the Institute of Fine Arts at Colima University, Mexico, where she worked as a dancer and creator for Univerdanza Dance Company.
Since moving to Liverpool, her career has seen her produce, choreograph and perform across the North West, as well as working on a variety of short films.
Most recently, she was offered a Physical Fest Female Bursaries to create a new solo piece and presented it at the festival last summer at the Unity Theatre in Liverpool to great acclaim.
Drawing inspiration from a variety of dance and physical theatre techniques and styles, “In Bloom” features evocative imagery, compelling narratives and dark humour, guiding the audience through a world of unreality, filled with thought-provoking moments and unpredictable twists and turns, ultimately delivering an experience that is actively engaging and imaginatively bizarre.
Speaking during rehearsals for the show, Costa said:
“The audience can expect something deliciously unpredictable; a surreal world inhibited by a strange character that keeps everyone, including me, on their toes – I absolutely love that feeling!
She continued:
“As the show begins, the audience will meet a mysterious, ethereal figure taking the stage; slowly captivating them as she weaves her way through the random threads of her mind, all the while maintaining a capricious dark sense of humour.“
In Bloom also features original music by celebrated Liverpool avant-garde quartet, Ex-Easter Island Head.
In Bloom will be performed at Shakespeare North in Prescot from 18th July to 20th July 2024. Tickets start at just £5 and are available from the venue’s website.
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