An evening of film and conversation that reflects upon a life’s work in dance by renowned artist and choreographer Siobhan Davies

Transparent is a gentle manifesto and a visionary work of art in itself. At the heart of the film and the discussion are the reflections of dancer and choreographer Siobhan Davies as she unravels the complex processes that underpin a life’s work in dance. At the same time, she looks far beyond herself, touching upon the histories of movement embedded in each of us, allowing the watcher to enter a descriptive world and feel the weight of their own body – walking or turning or falling. The images in the film echo Davies’ thoughts, showing the physical fluidity and depth of movement between all things.

Siobhan Davies is a renowned choreographer and founder of Siobhan Davies Studios. She has been creating, dancing and performing for over 50 years.

Following the film screening, Siobhan Davies will be joined on stage for a conversation with Gareth Evans.

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[Image description] This black and white collage of photos includes the bones of a horse’s hoof; a dancer stepping forward with one toe pointed downwards, like a horse; a close-up of reins held loosely in a hand; two classical stone sculptures – a woman looking at a man with lowered head; and a blurred photo of a woman with her head thrown back in movement.