iNk'D
“Both supremely talented and versatile dancers brought the piece to life with empathy and an impressive level of technical skill – in both acting and dance….. there is no doubt, that choreographer Christopher Tendai has brought a unique and special point of view to the stage.” - Quaere Living
"One of the most emotionally intense and moving pieces I saw all weekend...At some points it felt hard to watch as you completely empathised with the characters but, as the powder was spread from the box you could feel the cathartic release that came with it. A really powerful piece of art." - Paper Champion
iNk'D follows the story of a couple, a cis man and a trans woman, and explores through contemporary new style, physical theatre and spoken word the modern trials, tribulations and celebrations this couple may combat within society. Designed to inform and educate an audience to the importance of transitioning; understand the reasoning behind transitioning; and most importantly expressing that love is universal and transcendent for everyone the show connects and challenges an audience to ask themselves the difficult questions regarding their preconceived notions of the Trans Community.
CAST AND CREW
Producer, Choreographer, Director: Christopher Tendai
Associate Producer: Annalise Cowan
Assistant Choreographer: Caitlin Taylor / Jessica Allen
Dancer: Jessica Allen / Trayvaughn Robin
Dancer: Tarik Frimpong / Tonye Scott-Obene
Stage Manager: Roo Daya
Composer: Meg Mcgrady
Sound Designer: Shaun Rimmer
Light Designer: Jack Weir
Rehearsal Venues: Theatre Peckham & Husky Studios
Commissioned By: Moving With The Times
MUSICAL SAMPLES FROM iNk'D
The following are a few of the songs I wrote for iNk'D which featured a completely original score and spoken work written by myself with soundscapes by Shaun Rimmer.