Photographs by Joe Smith
EvE
EvE
Choreography by Rachel Calleja
Premiered as part of Tlieta(3)
EvE is an exploration of identity; how humans behave when they build an identity based on individuality as opposed to a collective identity. E V E presents four characters who seem to call themselves Adam, though it is never quite clear which one of them is Adam, if at all…
We see their whimsical characters unfold through their reactions to an incessant telephone call. Their story takes us on a musical journey, with laughs, craziness and a little bit of Adam for good measure.
I worked with the beautiful ladies of ZfinMalta, with whom I researched and learned about the many layers required to build a new physicality. I worked with Martina Buhagiar and Ruth Borg on the theatricality of it. It’s a multidisciplinary approach; it’s not just about dance; it’s about creating an alternative reality and then sharing it with the people who want to watch.
Rachel Calleja, Choreographer
Tlieta(3) is an evening of three works by female choreographers and composers. The evening is themed with the context of identity whereby the works collectively engage with notions of reflection, communication, construction, destruction and resistance. The role of the female choreographer against the tradition of male choreographers in dance is one of particular interest in contemporary discourse. A topic that has in some ways become a matter of urgency within the global dance industry, it highlights the ironically disproportionate visibility of women in dance when it comes to choreography.
ŻfinMalta will be presenting the works of the emerging choreographer Rachel Calleja, established dance maker Francesca Tranter and internationally acclaimed dance artist Athanasia Kanellopoulou. This trio of strong female voices will be reflected through their individual questions on identity, space, gender and their inherently Mediterranean sensibilities. The evening will also include sound scores by Jess Rymer (UK), Veronique Vella (Malta) and composer and sound designer Konstantina Polychronopoulou (Greece).
Duration: 20 minutes
Production team
Composer: Jess Rymer
Soundscape featuring Organic Choir Malta
Dramaturgical assistance: Martina Buhagiar and Ruth Borg