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August 20, 2009photos by Maria Falconer
Posted in Blog | Leave a commentDialogue in Edinburgh: First review in The Skinny
August 7, 2009DialoguePosted by Rebecca King, Fri 07 Aug 2009 Rebecca King enjoys a thoughtful dance-chat. Fearghus O Conchuir studied at Oxford University before going to London Contemporary Dance School; this is an unconventional way of training as a dancer and indeed … read more…
Posted in Blog | Tagged Dialogue, Edinburgh Fringe, Fearghus Ó Conchúir, Fearghus O'Conchuir, Li Ke, Review, Xiao Ke, Yin Yi | Leave a commentDialogue in Edinburgh: Article in The Skinny
August 6, 2009Dialogue Posted by Gareth K Vile & Iwona Wilk, Thu 06 Aug 2009 China is currently at the forefront of artistic interest. Gareth K Vile meets an Irish choreographer who wants to communicate. Dialogue is the creation of one Irish … read more…
Posted in Blog | Leave a commentI won’t be taking the lead.
August 3, 2009Thank you for your submission to Artists taking the lead.I am sorry to inform you that your idea has not been shortlisted.We received in excess of 2,000 submissions and the artist advisor panels faced a real challenge in deciding a … read more…
Posted in Blog | Tagged Artists Taking the Lead, Fearghus Ó Conchúir, Fearghus O'Conchuir, Thompson Dock, Titanic dances | Leave a commentTattered Outlaws: Irish Times Review
July 29, 2009Michael Seaver’s review of Tattered Outlaws of History pleases me not only because it is sympathetic but because it recognises the choreography in the work that extends beyond the steps.
Posted in Blog | Leave a commentToyo Ito: An architect for individuals
July 24, 2009“I sometimes feel that we are losing an intuitive sense of our own bodies,” Mr. Ito lamented at one point during my visit. “Children don’t run around outside as much as they did. They sit in front of computer games. … read more…
Posted in Blog | Tagged Bodies and buildings, to think about, Toyo Ito | Leave a commentTattered Outlaws: Choreography
July 21, 2009I suppose I was concerned that the TV coverage of Tattered Outlaws didn’t really mention anything about the choreography. But then I realised that by focusing on the opportunity for people to get inside the towers and to reflect on … read more…
Posted in Blog | Tagged Bernadette Iglich, choreography, Dan Dubowitz, Fearghus Ó Conchúir, Fearghus O'Conchuir, Tattered Outlaws | Leave a commentTattered Outlaws: On the RTE 6 o clock news
July 17, 2009A friend of mine was tickled by the sight of Dan and me side by side at the start of this piece. The physical differences between us are matched by differences of approach and temperament, however Tattered Outlaws has been … read more…
Posted in Blog | Tagged collaboration, Dan Dubowitz, Fascism in ruins, Fearghus Ó Conchúir, Fearghus O'Conchuir, Tattered Outlaws | Leave a commentTattered Outlaws: We opened
July 17, 2009Owners came, friends came (having painted walls in the tower while rain seeped down them), a mayor spoke. Dan and his son, Zach, wore linen suits. We gave Caroline flowers to thank her for joining us on the journey. We … read more…
Posted in Blog | Tagged Bodies and buildings, choreography, Dan Dubowitz, Fearghus Ó Conchúir, Fearghus O'Conchuir, Public Art, Tattered Outlaws | Leave a commentTattered Outlaws: Braving the elements, indoors
July 14, 2009Even though I am used to the vagaries of Irish weather, when you organise an indoor event for the middle of July, you don’t expect that torrential rain will be a problem. I arrived in Skerries today to start the … read more…
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