Publik Universal Frxnd | The Machines

The Machines is a new interdisciplinary performance work by the Publik Universal Frxnd based on physical research into the folk tradition of East-Lancashire clog-dancing. The Machines has developed from the research the Publik Universal Frxnd undertook as part of our Work in Common | Summer Residency Programme 2019, where they presented the performance National Idiom.

The seven chapters of The Machines will premiere in instalments on Instagram in collaboration with The Turnpike;

Thursday 25th November

Chapter 1: Gargoyles, Primary.

Friday 26th November

Chapter 2: Clogging Tradition, The Turnpike.

Saturday 27th November

Chapter 3: The Ambivalence of Movement, the Publik Universal Frxnd.

Tuesday 30th November

Chapter 4: Step Routines, Primary.

Thursday 2nd December

Chapter 5: Working Through Constraints, The Turnpike.

Friday 3rd December

Chapter 6: Machine Language, the Publik Universal Frxnd.

Saturday 4th December

Chapter 7: Rotations, Primary.

The series of short films below provide an insight into the Publik Universal Frxnd’s inspiration, research and process of creating The Machines, giving additional context and allowing a deeper understanding of the project.