James Cousins

Torn apart by flames. Rebuilding in the ashes. A city, divided, too often devastated, silently holds us. We come and go, our transient encounters non-binding, but in tragedy, we know where we stand. This new work for the 45 dancers of the London Contemporary Dance School third year explores community - thriving, surviving, grieving, rebuilding - in a unique immersive performance in the heart of the city. Created in just three weeks, Until We Stand combines new choreography created in collaboration with the dancers with extracts from Cousins’ acclaimed repertoire and sets it to a pulsing soundtrack capturing the sound of London.

This is a promenade performance. 

Contains nudity and scenes/themes of an adult nature, recommended audience age 14+. 

Due to the nature of the venue, we strongly advise you to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Please note that there is no cloakroom, so please do not bring large bags with you. Refreshments will not be available at the venue. 

Disabled access is to the ground floor only, please contact will.southworth@theplace.org.uk or call 020 7121 1119 in advance if you have any access needs or requirements.

James Cousins is a Work Place artist and a London Contemporary Dance School alumnus.

This performance takes place at:
Stone Nest 
136 Shaftesbury Avenue 
London W1D 5EZ

With special thanks to Stone Nest for providing the venue in kind and for their support

This event is part of Autumn 2017