The Movements
Co-presented by SummerWorks Performance Festival and The Theatre Centre
The Movements is a high-octane theatre/dance spectacular, and the economics class you never had in school. It’s a show about the global economy in the form of a precisely choreographed 90-minute workout routine. Accompanied by a soaring musical score and multi-layered video design, four (4) performers exhaust themselves, as they convert statistics into aerobic movement before your eyes. Covering everything from GDP and the WHO, to wealth inequality and inflation, The Movements examines the mind-boggling complexity of these hot topics in a way that is accessible and endlessly engaging.
About SummerWorks Performance Festival
In response to the current zeitgeist, the 2024 SummerWorks Performance Festival presents 11 days of bold creative expressions from a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences, that engage with the idea of survival, in both subtle and blunt ways, with nuanced complexity.
With over 40+ events and activities, all curated and designed around the idea of gathering together in public space, this year’s Festival offers you a moment to pause and reflect, to dive into the energy and chaos, and to witness dynamic live performances by independent artists from across Canada, and around the world.
We invite you to join us this summer, for an inspiring, thought-provoking, and magical SummerWorks experience.
The Theatre Centre thanks the Government of Canada for generously supporting the presentation of The Movements & Warm up.
This event is part of The Theatre Centre’s 10 for 10 programming (ten unique offerings over ten months), which celebrates ten years since we moved into our forever home on 1115 Queen Street West. The Theatre Centre’s 10 for 10 programming is generously supported by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund.
Ursula Calder, Performer
Stewart Legere, Performer/Composer
Jessica Lewis, Lighting Design/Audio Technician
Christian Ludwig Hansen, Video Design/Operator
Alex McLean, Director/Lead Writer
Faly Mevamanana, Performer
Liliona Quarmyne, Performer/Choreographer
Sophie Schade, Producer
August 7, 2024
to August 9, 2024
Tickets are
Franco Boni Theatre
Wednesday, August 7 – 8:00pm
Thursday, August 8 – 8:00pm – Risk-Conscious Performance*
Friday, August 9 – 5:00pm
*The August 8th performance is designated as a Risk-Conscious Performance, during which all audience members will be required to wear face masks or coverings while attending the performance. Surgical masks will be available at the venue for any such performances. Individual Risk-Conscious Performances will be clearly indicated on our website, at point-of-sale, on ticket confirmation emails, and onsite at the venue, and will be open for sale to the general public. Learn more about SummerWorks’ Health & Safety Policy.
This performance is 90 minutes with no intermission
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