A graffito-tagged hodgepodge of animations splatter across the first few seconds of Japanther’s video for “Something To Do”. The crude little cartoons, like the ones found all over Japanther’s art, merchandise and promo material, leap to life as a ball bounces over lyrics that are drawn into the shapes of the things they represent: a […]
On Saturday June 29, 2013, Grandview Park was splashed with colour and marked at all corners by big bright rainbow flags. Colourful tents and people scattered the grass like rainbow sprinkles on a giant green birthday cake. The park buzzed with excitement and chatter and steady foot traffic that lasted all afternoon and into the […]
“Dancers’ bodies are more responsive to music than [even] musicians’ bodies” says composer/performer Petunia at the talk-back with the cast and crew of BAMBOOZLED on Saturday night. Petunia passionately recalls watching his music come to life through the bodies and movements of this distinct contemporary dance company, MACHiNENOiSY. After a riveting opening performance of Vaudeville-inspired […]