Sid Williams Blue Circle Series: Evalyn Parry�s SPIN

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Saturday, September 20th, 2014
7:30 PM

Starring The Bicycle as Muse, Musical Instrument, and Agent of Social Change

Written and performed by Evalyn Parry
Directed by Ruth Madoc-Jones
Production design by Beth Kates
Featuring Brad Hart playing the Bicycle

Innovative, award-winning Toronto artist Evalyn Parry takes her audience on an uncommon theatrical and musical journey in SPIN, her tour-de-force performance celebrating the Bicycle as muse, musical instrument, and agent of social change.

Inspired in part by the incredible true tale of Annie Londonderry � the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1894 � Parry spins a web of stories which travel from 19th century women�s emancipation to 21st century consumer culture, peeling back layers of history to ultimately reveal a profoundly contemporary and personal heart to her theme of liberation.

Parry�s co-star is a vintage bicycle: suspended in a mechanic�s stand on stage, and outfitted with electronic pick-ups, the bike is played by percussionist Brad Hart, who conjures an astonishing array of sounds on his �iron horse�, creating a richly textured and utterly unique sonic accompaniment to Parry�s songs and monologues.

SPIN is staged by award-winning director Ruth Madoc-Jones with video and production design by acclaimed designer Beth Kates, and sound design concepts by Anna Friz.



Praise for SPIN

�Part theatre, part musical gig, part spoken-word poetry and part documentary� whatever it is, it is brilliant.� Toronto Star

�Inspiring and illuminating, SPIN is worth a ride regardless of your cycling credentials.� CVV Magazine, Victoria

��a welcome breath of fresh air�.SPIN makes something beautiful out of taking your life into your own hands� The Globe & Mail

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