Sunday 23 May 2010

The Performers (updated)


Thierry Alexandre (Butoh / Japanese contemporary dance).
Thierry uses Butoh -an avant-garde abstract dance form from Japan- to express the deepest and most misunderstood emotions in a physical form and creates compelling, deeply emotive and mesmerising performances taking the audience on unexpected journeys. More Information at www.thierryalexandre.com.

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(photo:Tom Medwell)

Nawashi Murakawa (Shibari / Japanese Rope Bondage)
Nawashi (`Master of the Rope`) is the doyen of London`s Japanese rope bondage scene. He has 18 years of worldwide experience and has travelled widely in Japan to further his understanding of the Japanese tradition.


Shamisen Awa Musume (Musician)
Her stage name means 'daughter of the shamisen' which is a traditional three stringed Japanese instrument. Her music will accompany the night and she will also be the model for Nawashi Murakawa's performance.

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Francis Rushby (Ikebana / Japanese flower arranging).
Francis has arranged flowers for Madonna, Claridge’s and Dior, and has helped Japanese bonzai group 'bonsai kai' win silver gilt at the Chelsea flower show.


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Santiago Genochio (Shibari / rope bondage performer)
Chris Roaf (Shamisen player, oxford)

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