NDCWales Presents
Afterimage
by Fernando Melo
Afterimage is a dance of fleeting images; that uses mirrors to create a unique and beautiful experience of appearance and disappearance. Afterimage shows the audience a series of scenes to evoke a personal response from each person without providing a single narrative.
In this beautifully mesmerising dance mirrors are used to create a unique illusion where characters magically vanish and reappear on stage.
Heart wrenching conversations are held through body language whilst the characters are separated by distance and time - unable to remain in the same physical space.
It’s a haunting reminder of the importance of communication when we feel disconnected.
Artistic Collaborator: Shumpei Nemoto
Set and Costumes Designer: Yoko Seyama
Costume Maker: Brigdhe Penn
Lighting Designer: Peter Lundin
Music: Quixotism Part 1 by Oren Ambarchi (https://orenambarchi.com/), 15/15 A, 15/15 B and Zucht 2 by Machinefabriek (https://www.machinefabriek.nu)
Headshot: Goteborgs Operan
Fernando Melo
"…pure theatrical magic."
- The Stage
"Magical...utterly mesmerising..."
- British Theatre Guide
“Afterimage has a moody film noir flavour.”
- The Observer
