the joy machine

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Born before and now in response to the global pandemic, Impulse Theatre is currently research-creating the joy machine. This new dance theatre project looks at the western societal systems for joy and what's drawing us away from it. Through the use contemporary dance, music, physical theatre, and more, the team is digging into joy's crucial role in our survival.

co-created/choreographed and directed by Andrew Barrett
dramaturgy by Matilda Cobanli
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previous research/devisers/contributors:
Veronique Emmett, Tiffany Hannan, Ursula May, Rose McTavish, Noah McKimm, Jared Middleton, Julie Mombourquette, Jess Amy Shead

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY​
Spring 2021 - Development Phase
Summer/Fall 2020 - Development Phase
January 2020 - Performance Lab Residency
November 2020 - Peek Show 7