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Dance theatre
Productions
Mark Bruce Company produces cinematic dance theatre for live shows and digital platforms.
The company’s work pushes the boundaries of style and expectations; it draws from a broad spectrum of influences and is rooted in a strong choreographic language.
Frankenstein: a double bill | 2024
A surreal and timeless adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel. Presented with Liberation Day.
Green Apples | available now
A commanding duet performed in the round and choreographed to the music of the White Stripes.
Phantoms: a triple bill | 2022
A stunning dance theatre tale of love, tragedy and revenge in a land where our phantoms roam free.
Return to Heaven | 2020
A journey beyond dreams and reality...
Two explorers searching the dark mysteries of the ancient world enter a land beyond time and death.
Two explorers searching the dark mysteries of the ancient world enter a land beyond time and death.
Macbeth | 2018
Multi-award-winning Mark Bruce Company present a striking dance theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
The Odyssey | 2016
Homer’s epic poem retold in an extraordinary dance theatre production.
Dracula | 2013-14
Bruce’s company of ten exceptional dancers bring Bram Stoker’s haunting, erotic tale to life in a heart wrenching and magical dance theatre production.
Made in Heaven | 2012
Merging ancient themes with the dystopia of contemporary life, this dark, sometimes comic piece interrogates the very idea of heaven.
Love and War | 2010
Presented in the round with a soundtrack including Sparklehorse, The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age and György Ligeti.
Sea of Bones | 2006-07
Delving into ancient and modern mythology, this richly layered piece embodies raw power cut with tenderness and longing.
Bad History | 2006
An almost Faustian tale, with hints of voodoo and the evolution of the blues. Commissioned by the Place Prize 2006.
Dive | 2000
A narrative of a woman’s journey towards redemption.
Kid Drinking Fire | 1999
A solo created for dancer Diana Loosmoore.
Horse | 1998
A see-sawing, atmospheric relationship between one women and two men.
BlackBird/RedRose | 1998
A tree, a wedding dress, a table and chair. A haunting and surreal drama enfolds through a fusion of dance, theatre, film and live music.
Dance Hall at Louse Point | 1997
A collaboration with Polly Jean Harvey and John Parish together with Bruce’s company of five dancers.
Helen, Angel | 1996
Helen, a duet based on the seduction and abduction of Helen of Troy, and Angel, inspired by the music of Nirvana.
Lovesick | 1995
‘Very rarely does a fresh young talent come along that is so original, so assured, so complete, that you can hardly believe your eyes.' The Times
Moonlight Drive | 1991
The first evening of work presented by the company comprised of short pieces choreographed by Mark Bruce and Darren Ellis.
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