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.