I WISH HER WELL
I Wish Her Well is an intricate performance, combining storytelling and an evocative sound score by British composer Nathaniel Reed that infuses the performance with melody and atmosphere. It is a captivating production that seeks to move and engage.
Act one is based on the stories of four women who are closely related to the dancers, whilst act two is based on the diaries of a 16 year old girl, now an 82 year old woman, who generously shared her thoughts and experiences with the choreographers and dancers.
The production period took place in Norway, Sweden and Tanzania, culminating in a premiere performance for CODA Oslo International Dance Festival’s 10th anniversary at the Dance House, Oslo (2012). After the premiere the performance has continued on tour in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, England, Zimbawe and Tanzania. “I Wish Her Well” has continued touring across Norway and around the world until 2019.
Artistic direction and choreography: Anne Holck Ekenes
Choreography: Pia Holden
Dancers: Julie Drønen Ekornes, Trude Amelie Leirpoll, Silje Bævre Lian, Henriette Hamli, Berit Lundene, Kari Skotnes Vikjord and Hedda Rivrud
Music: Nathaniel Reed
Scenography: Fiona Chivers
Costume design: Caroline Drønen Ekornes
Lighting design: Peter Albers
