Jake Oldershaw or Jo Carr
64 Bond Street
Birmingham B30 2LA
T +44 (0)7974 911613
+44 (0)7976 706323
E jake@jakeoldershaw.com
jocarr@jakeoldershaw.com
W jakeoldershaw.com
untiedartists.org.uk
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- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
- Large-scale companies
Drama
- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
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Live Art
- Live Art companies/artists
Outdoor Work
- Outdoor companies
SIZE OF COMPANY
Minimum 3 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Small-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director/Performer
Jake Oldershaw
Artistic Director/Producer
Jo Carr
ARTISTIC POLICY
Untied Artists was formed in recognition of a continuing trend toward collaborative art making, and multi-disciplinary performance. The work is rarely restricted to a single artform, and characterised by intimacy, photographic imagery, music and heartfelt storytelling.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘A delightful nugget of theatrical waywardness and invention.’ The Guardian ()
‘Magnificent… the universal appeal to human relationships that this innovative, intimate performance taps into has become, deservedly, an internationally applauded attraction.’ The Irish Times ()
‘Oldershaw is an engaging performer with an entrancing idea that will charm anyone who has ever walked down an isolated beach.’ British Theatre Guide ()
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Choose from a menu of stories that are brought to life around you using found objects, tiny models, heartfelt music and song. Mini epics of emotional depth and astonishing sweetness. (2 on stage, 4 on the road, each show is for an audience of 1 and lasts 10 minutes, up to 6 hours of performances per day.)
Meet the Midland Aquaphiliacs, people who love the sea but live in Britain’s most land-locked city. A multimedia performance with photography, live music and recorded interviews. Full of seaside charm and uplifting songs. (70 mins, 1 interval, 2 on stage, 3 on the road.)
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
A site-specific work inspired by the life and music of Britain’s first ‘pop’ star. Interactive and celebratory, the show features live music and dance, with opportunities for social dance groups and musicians to perform. (60–150 mins with post-show dance, 5 on stage, 6 on the road.)
WRAP-AROUND
: work with social dance groups and local musicians to include them in the performance.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2008 Russia, Ireland ()
TOURING AVAILABILITY
from January 2010
from August 2010
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