Waterways Ireland is delighted to introduce a new BENCH commission by Tobi Ometeso in partnership with
CoisCéim Dance Theatre.
With free outdoor performances over three days, BENCH
#4 is an invitation to take a breath and discover dance in everyday
spaces.
Tobi will perform at Charlotte Quay accompanied by live music, followed by the return of BENCH #3 by Sibéal Davitt in Grand Canal Square which was originally performed in May at Dublin Dance Festival 2024.
Commenting on the commission, Tobi said:
“I am honoured to be invited to be part of this project that
reinvisions the canals that act like the veins to Dublin city and the
rest of the country. To be able to embody the past history and be part
of the new history is something I will hold dear to my heart and
cherish, while using Street, Breakin' (Breakdance) and Contemporary
dance to paint the space, accompanied by Live DJ and a Saxophone
Player."
Performance Schedule
Thursday 25 JULY
12.30 - BENCH #4 by Tobi Omoteso at Charlotte Quay Dock
12.55 - BENCH #3 by Sibéal Davitt at the Red Sticks/Grand Canal Dock
Friday 26 & Saturday 27 July
12.30 & 1.30 - BENCH #4 by Tobi Omoteso at Charlotte Quay Dock
12:55 & 1.55 - BENCH #3 by Sibéal Davitt at the Red Sticks/Grand Canal Dock
Performances are free to attend, just turn up! For a chance to enjoy the performances from the water, arrive early...
Learn more about this collaboration on the new CoisCéim website.