WHAT’S ON
Fragments of Poe.
The Poe Saga, an immersive and ambitious long-term dance theatre project exploring some of the greatest tales by Edgar Allan Poe, framed by the aesthetic of queer artist Aubrey Beardsley. Investigating ‘otherness’ and combining film and spectacular dance theatre, it is ideal for both traditional and non traditional settings.
Fragments of Poe - tales of pain, horror and beauty, an “utterly brilliant” evening of dance that whets the appetite and includes pre- or post-show talks and engagement programmes. It premiered at Durham Fringe Festival on July 25th and is available to book. Perfect for small venues, festivals, book nights and Hallow’een!
“This project looks amazing! A project exploring the fantastical, deliciously disturbing and internally eventful work of Poe. Wonderful.”
— Claire Webster, Saaremets Artistic Director, Skimstone Arts
“Quirky and macabre”
“Mesmerising”
“Tumultuous, disturbing, elevating”
Be part of the journey, support or partner with us, book a workshop, performance or talk. Contact Dora Frankel at frankeldora@gmail.com
REVIEW
“Even without a deep knowledge of Poe’s stories, the essence of gothic horror imbues every moment, from subtle quivers and convulsions to full-bodied swoops and lurches.”
Building the Poe Community
Support our ambition to engage with intergenerational LBGTQIA+ communities in exploration of movement engaging with Edgar Allan Poe’s literature.
ABOUT
Dora Frankel
Choreographer, Performer, Educator, Mentor, Dance Reviewer.
“Dora Frankel’s choreography is meticulous, every glance and gesture communicating an intention, with a satisfying balance between repetitions and ephemerality.”
— Pagan Hunt, Commotion
Images George de Haas, Tony Griffiths, Frank Young, Luke Waddington, Bec Hughes.