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SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies
SCALE OF VENUE
Small-, middle-, large- scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Darren Johnston
Producer
Darren Daly
ARTISTIC POLICY
Array is the creative inspiration of artistic director and founder Darren Johnston. Driven by an artistic vision strongly rooted in collaboration, the company aims to explore alternative and innovative approaches to live performance and the visual and sonic arts. Darren has an ongoing fascination into the immersion and experience of the audience and has been described to be "as much a visual artist as he is a choreographer". He often works with artists from the Warp label and has collaborated with the likes of Aphex Twin/ Chris Cunningham and Squarepusher.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
If there were a Turner Prize for dance, Darren Johnston would undoubtedly be on the shortlist. - (The Times, Silicon Sensorium)
A striking mix of optical illusion, movement and architecture -(The independent, Ousia)
Unique, disturbing and fascinating…Johnston is as much a visual artist as he is a choreographer. (The Scotsman, Ren-sa)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Ouisa Installation performance by Darren Johnston, where live dance collides with Victorian Illusion. Suitable for gallery and alternative spaces. (central performance 30-40 mins, walk through element (optional), 4-5 people touring)
multiple/oblivion/ Array AV set An immersive evening of live performance, featuring Darren Johnston's unique blend of electronic music, dance, lighting and video projection. (Duration 1hr, 3-4 people touring)
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 France (Ousia)
2008 Spain (Ousia)
2008 Italy (Ousia)
2007 Holland (Ousia)
TOURING AVAILABILITY
Both available From Jan 2010 to Spring 2011
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