The Dreamtime Fellrunner
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Written and performed by Julie Carter
Directed by Daniel Bye
The Dreamtime Fellrunner is a poetic, fun and moving exploration of Julie’s running exploits on the Lakeland fells.
Presenting fellrunning as a type of land art and spiritual practice, this is an aesthetic performance which allows people to experience the beauty of a wonderful sport, regardless of their degree of familiarity with the fells and running.
Emphasising body-mind-spirit-place connections, The Dreamtime Fellrunner encounters themes of feminism, land rights, ageism and ableism, history and literature, while carrying us on a journey through the Lakeland fells.
The show consists of 60 minutes of immersive performance supported by a soundscape with original music. The shorter, more relaxed second-half features opportunities for discussion and reflection on our personal sources of beauty and connection, whatever they are.
In particular it will appeal to anyone interested in wellbeing, body-mind connection and the ways in which we inhabit our environments.
“Authentic, unique and full of vitality, a special theatrical experience.”
“I love a show that opens me up to new things and makes me think and this show did all of that and more.”
“Julie Carter has the ability to captivate people with her crafting of words, that express the deepest emotions which have you laughing and crying.”
“You don’t have to be a runner or a poet to appreciate this play, it is just a delight to listen to personal thoughts and ideas, spoken with such openness and honesty in a very clever manner.”