Making Waves directed by Jess Rowell
2023 Tour
Making Waves directed by Jess Rowell in association with Draíocht Blanchardstown, toured to Axis Ballymum, Riverbank Arts Centre, and Mermaid Arts Centre. An immersive multi-sensory dance theatre performance, designed specifically for children aged 8 to 13 years with mild to more complex needs.
ARTIST
Jess Rowell is an inclusive dance artist, movement facilitator and maker of multi-sensory dance theatre for young people with additional needs.
TEAM CREDITS
Director / Jess Rowell
Producer / Mags Keohane
Performers / Jess Rowell, Sarah Ryan & Hayley Earlam
Set Design / Eugenia Genunchi and Aidan Fox based on original design by Orla Kelly
Lighting Design / Sebastian Pizarro
Composer / Stefan French
Stage Manager / Laura Murphy
Photography / Hayley Stuart
Poster Design / Treetop Studio
Promo Video / Kristian Mantalvanos
LEAD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Jess Rowell is supported by Branar Meitheal 2022-2023
This production was originally created in 2021 as part of Jess Rowell’s Dance Residency in Draíocht which was supported by The Arts Council, with additional funding provided by Fingal County Council and Draíocht, Blanchardstown.
The Making Waves 2023 tour is supported by The Arts Council with additional support provided by Draíocht, Blanchardstown, Axis Ballymum, Riverbank Arts Centre & Mermaid Arts Centre. Jess Rowell’s Making Waves at Riverbank Arts Centre received additional support from Kildare County Council Arts Service.
GALLERY
Photo Credits Ste Murray