Jess Newman, Missing Lids 2018
missing lids
AWARD WINNING
Winner of ‘Most Promising Emerging Company’ 2019- Wellington Fringe Festival
Nominated for ‘Most Outstanding Ensemble’ 2019- Wellington Fringe Festival
Missing Lids originated from the findings of a 1960’s Tupperware commercial. The jingle is a colourful arrangement of every instrument under the sun. We explore what it takes to be the ultimate human in this day and age through extremely physical and intricate dance moves.
Choreographed by Holly Newsome in collaboration with the dancers
Performers Bree Timms, Issy Estrella, Jess Newman, Neve Pierce, Olivia Foley, Tiana Lung
Sound Curation by Holly Newsome
Lighting/Technical Design by Elekis Poblete Teirney
Missing Lids was initially facilitated through the Wellesley Studios Summer Residency in 2018. The work was developed over 3 weeks in Auckland and then soon after performed at the Basement Theatre for a successful season. From here, Missing Lids was redeveloped in 2019 for the Wellington Fringe Festival going on to win ‘Most Promising Emerging Company’ and be nominated for ‘Most Outstanding Ensemble’ for the Fringe awards.
Special thanks to Creative NZ, Wellesley Studios and Katrina Todd
Winners of ‘Most Promising Emerging Company’
Nominated for ‘Most Outstanding Ensemble’
“Missing Lids also asks us to contemplate the stupid and strange…
whilst embracing the ridiculousness of our condition. Newsome’s works are increasingly critical and exciting— not to be missed.”
Hamish McIntosh, DANZ
Rehearsal trailer filmed and edit by Joshua Faleatua (NahYouFilm)
