Emma Forster
Mimbre Ltd
Netil House
1–7 Westgate Street
London E8 3RL
T +44 (0)20 7249 1485
E info@mimbre.co.uk
W mimbre.co.uk
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SIZE OF COMPANY
3–5 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Small-, middle- and large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Co-Artistic Directors
Lina Johansson, Emma Norin, Silvia Fratelli
General Manager
Emma Forster
ARTISTIC POLICY
Female trio mimbre create unforgettable images and tell beautiful stories with their unique vocabulary of physical theatre, dance and world-class acrobatic performance. Whether in traditional theatre spaces, on the street, or in any number of less conventional arts settings, their strength and grace create a charmingly innocent visual poetry. A company of creative maturity with a marked lyrical and contemporary accent to their mischievous humour, boundless energy and stunning physical skill that allows mimbre to reclaim beauty in the most unlikely surroundings.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘The female trio mimbre astonish with their excess of poetic agility.’ Journal de Tourcoing ()
‘Proving that traditional circus skills and contemporary theatre really can be united successfully.’ Dorothy Max Prior, Total Theatre (The Bridge)
‘A new side to movement arts, quite unlike any other group we’ve seen.’ Bath Fringe Festival ()
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Until Now Rooted in a timeless and peculiar world, Until Now is a beautifully improbable acrobatic adventure, with a little magic and a few surprises. Version developed for street theatre. (Outdoor, 30 minutes, 3 performers, 0–2 crew, no Interval, family friendly.)
A poetic universe is fashioned from joyful flips and harmonious balances with effortless and breathtaking elegance, a story unfolds with the lightest of touches. Version developed for indoor venues. (Indoor, 1 hour, 3 performers, 0–2 crew, no interval, family friendly.)
WRAP-AROUND
Masterclasses and general workshops for all ages and abilities in acrobatics, acrobalance and movement. General classes and classes focused on health and wellbeing. We also offer a range of classes and courses for all-female groups using acrobatics and discussion to improve body image and self-esteem.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 Spain, Germany, Holland (), Italy, Germany, Holland, Denmark ()
2008 USA, Ireland, Spain, Holland, Italy, Germany, Sweden ()
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A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland)
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