Media Release October 2011 Immediate Release

Earthfall - making waves from Brecon to Poland, with two performances in two different countries on one night.
After The Birds, an Earthfall collaboration with Theatr Association Chorea, opens in Ludz, Poland on the same night as At Swim Two Boys, Earthfalls current successful dance production on October 13th. Members of the EU parliament will be attending an exclusive performance of After the Birds in Poland whilst At Swim Two Boys will open in Brecons Theatr Brycheiniog. Earthfall return once more to Poland, to collaborate with Theatr Association Chorea to perform After the Birds on 13th October. Originally presented at Wales Millennium Centre in 2006 and based on Aristophanes comedy The Birds, this is the story of a group of rebels who attempts to create a new, pure and uncorrupted society halfway between humans and the gods. The aim of the Theatre Association Chorea is to recreate the principles of ancient chorea- a trinity of music, word and physical gesture within contemporary theatre practice. This combined with Earthfalls policy based on forging radical choreography with live music and strong visual imagery, have created a pioneering theatre performance with 12 artists that combines urban choreography, ancient Greek choral song and a uniquely physical choir with contemporary music and film. Poland currently holds the EU Presidency and as part of the EU Presidential Conference members of the EU parliament will be attending a special performance of After The Birds at Theatr Nowy, in Lodz at 6:00pm before another performance for the general public at 8:15pm. The show has then been invited to Moscow to perform at the Meyerhold Centre for two nights on the 19th and 20th December. After more than 20 years of Earthfall touring through 3 continents, I didnt expect to have yet more to be excited about. I am thrilled to have 2 of our productions opening in Poland and Wales on the same night. Jess Cohen, Artistic Director On the same night, 13th October, Earthfall will be opening their Autumn 2011 tour of At Swim Two Boys at Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon at 7:45pm. The award winning 2005 production, At Swim Two Boys is based on the novel of the same name by Jamie ONeil that reflects the boys developing love against the turmoil of political revolution during the 1916 Easter Risings. Tender and visually beautiful, the story unfolds against a cascading wall of water that slowly fills the stage. Earthfall is revenue funded by the Arts Council of Wales and supported by the Arts Council of England. For further information on At Swim Two Boys and to find out where to book tickets please visit www.atswimtwoboys.com. For information on Theatr Association Chorea please visit

http://www.chorea.com.pl/en/chorea-theatre/ or for information on Theatr Nowy please go to www.teatrnowy.pl. ---Ends---

Press notes:
After The Birds Lodz Venue Theatr Nowy Date and time: 13th October/8:15pm Box office: bilety@nowy.pl/ Phone: +48 42 636 05 92 Website: www.nowy.pl Moscow Venue The Meyerhold Centre Date and time: 19th and 20th December Box office: +7 495 363 10 48 Website: www.meyerhold.ru At Swim Two Boys Brecon Venue Date and time: 13th and 14th October/ 19:45pm Address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW Box office: 01874 611622 Website: www.brycheiniog.co.uk More information about the tour and venues: www.atswimtwoboys.com Earthfall was formed in 1989 by Jessica Cohen and Jim Ennis with a policy of forging radical choreography with live music and strong visual imagery. The company rapidly established itself as an outstanding exponent of pioneering dance theatre. At Swim Two Boys is an Earthfall and Theatr Brycheiniog Co- Production. Earthfalls issue based work is concerned with seeking a personal honesty, passion and economy in physical performance to produce quality work of depth. Earthfall has performed throughout the world in many major festivals and has featured on numerous TV and Radio broadcasts. The company has received several awards for its live performance and film work, including the BAFTA Cymru Award winner for Best Short Film for Too Old To Dream, The Theatre in Wales Award for Best Dance Production; At Swim Two Boys and I Cant Stand up for Falling Down and were nominated for a BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Short Film with GRAVITAS-POSTCARDS in 2010.