"In this production I attempted to make something like a poem. The intention was to capture something of the mystery and struggle involved in trying to actually communicate truthfully to someone else"
Kevin Finnan, October 2002

Volatile looks at communication. At how we struggle and strive in a meddling world, looking for that elusive meaning or word or letter to communicate. And yet it is so often missed, misunderstood or unopened amidst our passions, prejudices and the interventions of fate.

Five characters piece together what they can from the bombardment of the everyday.

Volatile was performed on an incredible two storey set designed by arch collaborator, Simon Dormon, and a fresh and passionate score of new and found music by Sophy Smith.

Volatile toured extensively across the UK from October 2002 to November 2003. Volatile and its partner satellites were performed 74 times, reaching an audience in excess of 12,000 people.

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The Volatile Company:

Conceived and directed by:
Kevin Finnan

Choreographed by:
Kevin Finnan and the Company

Performed by:

Vanessa Cook
Nikki O'Hara /Caroline Bridges

Helen Parlor
Oliver Scott/Nathaniel Conroy
Garry Tomlinson/Junior Cunningham

Assistant Director:

Lisi Perry

Set designed by:
Simon Dormon

Set constructed by:
Oblique

Lighting designed by:
Mark Parry

Score designed by:
Kevin Finnan and Sophy Smith

Original music written and performed by:
Sophy Smith and Tim Dickinson

Supporting text by:
Sarah Woods

Costumes designed by:
Gary Page

Costume makers:
Carolyn Clewer
Maggie Haden
Kaye Woodcock

Production Manager:
Peter Herbert

Technician:
Ria Dawson

Photography by:
Chris Nash

Graphic design by:
Walsh Simmons & Partners

The Volatile score includes:

Track: Prelude
Artist: Rob Dougan
Album: Rob Dougan

Track: Avenging Angels

Artist: Rob Dougan
Album: Rob Dougan

Track: Skio
Artist: Mark Rae
Album: Rae Road

Track: What Now My Love
Artist: Frank Sinatra
Album: My Way - The very best of Frank Sinatra

Track: Crowd Of One
Artist: Papa M
Album: Live from a Shark Cage

Track: Electron Gate
Artist: Zoviet France
Album: The Decriminalisation of Country Music/Themes for Tramway

Volatile was been produced in conjunction with Newbury Corn Exchange, South Hill Park, Bracknell and Swindon Dance.

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