knives and forks
‘death is no different than life’
two friends, thalia and iris, reckon with the impending ending of their friendship in the wake of a terminal illness diagnosis.
an award-winning piece of dance-theatre that premiered at riverside studios in 2024.
credits
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WRITTEN BY DANIELLE JAMES
DIRECTED BY HANNAH CALASCIONE
CHOREOGRAPHED BY CATERINA DANZICO
DESIGNED BY IOANA CURELEA
MUSIC BY CALLA ESPERANZA
LIGHT DESIGN BY JACK COSTELLOE
PERFORMED BY THEA MAYEUX, IANTHE BATHURST, INDIA WALTON, CHIEN-HUI YEN
trailer:
praise for knives and forks :
⋆｡°✩ BEST DIRECTOR for HANNAH CALASCIONE - BITESIZE AWARDS 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ A Youngish Perspective - ‘a triumphant rumination on friendship, platonic love and how we deal with tragedy when there is nothing we can do’
★ ★ ★ ★ CorrBlimey - ‘a bold and passionate piece of work’
★ ★ ★ ★ Broadway World - ‘this abstract, expressive piece explores female friendship with a bold new approach’
