“James-Griffiths and ensemble have created a beautifully raw, thought provoking and insightful performance, which I would urge everybody to go and see.”
Rosalind Roux
Scottish choreographer Julia James-Griffiths will premiere her new work The Box, a contemporary dance theatre piece that explores the impact depression can have on an individual and how society responds to it, in a way that aims to be innovative, creative, yet accessible.
“The Work is that rare and beautiful combination of exquisite choreography and thought provoking social commentary presented with flare, feeling and humour….”
Steve Slater, Artistic Director of Citymoves
1 in 4 of us live in The Box, what are we going to do about it?
The Box is a contemporary dance theatre piece that explores the impact depression can have on an individual, and how our society responds to it, in a way that aims to be innovative, creative, yet accessible.
“The Box begs to be seen by anyone with an interest or involvement in mental health issues. It is a gripping, emotive look at depression…a deeply engaging and satisfying work”
***** The Wee Review
Choreography & Direction | Julia James-Griffiths
Performance | Amelia McCarthy, Amy Robertson, Oliver Sale/Alex McCabe & Lucy May Wilson
Lighting Design | Simon Gane
Producer | Jennifer Phillips
Images
(c) Sid Scott
Performance Dates
2019
27 – 28th September | Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
8th October | Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
12th October | Paisley Arts Centre
18th October | DanceLive, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
23rd October | The Space, Dundee
25th October | The Byre, St Andrews
1st November | Eden Court, Inverness
2018
Premiere
24th May | Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
2017
14th October | Flourish House, Glasgow
Excerpt shown at 5 Ways To Begin as part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.
Reviews
Julia James-Griffiths is an emerging dance artist based in Scotland. The inspiration behind her work comes from her interest in exploring human psychology and the senses. The work she creates is innovative, artistic and thought provoking.
