the models merged with intrusive sounds of cameras serves to upset our comfortable
relationship with the catwalk. With the bustle of a real catwalk show, there’s something
delightfully subversive about this production" Una Mullally - The Irish Times
PRÊT
Performed at Absolut Fringe, Dublin 2011 and presented at RAPID PULSE International Performance Festival, Chicago, 2012.Taking the fashion runway as a site for exploration, this production showcases a clothing collection that has been designed for documentation and mediation.
Models wear shapes 'cut' from software interfaces and magazine pages and are accompanied by a live noise scape of drums and tailoring shears.
Created and directed by Christine Ellison. Promoted by Darren McCreesh. Costume technician and stage
management: Lucyanna Moore. Sound Production: Mark Ellison. Lighting Design: Laura Johnson. Choreography:
Serena Brabazon. Visuals /Set Design: Angus Wyatt. Sound was performed live by: Caoimhe Derwin, Dylan
Higgins, Laura Hyland, Stella Lucien. The Models were: Nena Anderson, Serena Brabazon, Sarah Carroll,
Anastasija Denisova, Alina Dobos, Alexandra Hanesova, Stefka Stoyanova, Caroline Usher. The costume
assistants were: Bernie Colhoun, Betty-Jean Corcoran, Caroline Harrington, Ulla Juske, Grainne McDermot,
Sarah Meehan, Kathryn Payne. Photography by Andrew Legge, Frank Prendergast, Jamie Tanner and Angus Wyatt.
Film by Christine Ellison and Angus Wyatt.