Early Weaves is a non-verbal dance-theatre show for early years children. A heart-warming allegory of friendship and re-engagement with a post-pandemic world. Two individuals meet, tentatively at first and, building trust, they navigate the highs and lows of their journey. Using willow as their only resource, they explore sound and movement, creating magic and laughter, until finally, coming full-circle, they invite the audience in to play.
A tech rider is available on request.
For show enquiries, please contact
For show enquiries, please contact earlyweaves(AT)gmail.com
17th - 21 April - Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB
1st July - Our City Dances, Brighton with South East Dance
27th and 28th July – Hullabaloo in the Park, Darlington, with Theatre Hullabaloo
1st November - Yate Library, South Gloucestershire
"Humongous thanks to the following incredible individuals, who have brought together their immense talents, skills, passions and experience in the worlds of creativity, willow and early years, to weave together this beautiful piece."
(Hannah Lefeuvre, Creative Director)
Gina Westbrook – Assistant Director, Collaborator and Mentor
Del Taylor – Research and Development, Creative Collaborator, Set Design and Build
Leela Bunce – Performer and Collaborator – playing Willow
Takeshi Matsumoto – Performer and Collaborator – playing Weave
Ashley Jordan (AJ) – Understudy Performer and Collaborator – playing Weave
Abigail Huan – Understudy Performer and Collaborator – playing Willow
Greg Hall – Sound Lead and Composition
Rachael Duthie – Lighting Designer
Julie Read – Costume Designer and Maker
Serena de la Hey – Willow Consultant and Maker
Mark Helyar – Mentor and Dramaturg
Rose Swift – Project Management
Amy Hardwick – Early Years Artist and Touring Technician
Anthony Clements - Stage Manager
Trevor Jones – Stage Manager
Rich Tomlinson –Photograph and Film
For more information on the origins of the piece:
https://www.communitydance.org.uk/DB/news-and-views-2/news_and_views/intertwined
With thanks to the following funders and supporters