t is an interactive performance inspired by a fascination for 17th century dress. In those days, even though a woman was imprisoned in her dress, she could exert power. Wearing these huge dresses with great farthingales (early crinolines) was heavy and uncomfortable and you could hide all kinds of things under them!
Number of artists: 2
Duration: 3 x 40 minutes
Ground show: The performance takes place among the spectators and the installation is very mobile.
Underneath the dress there is a bicycle construction with 2 extra wheels.
he lady herself uses her feet to steer and brake, so she decides where to go and when to stop.
Dimensions: Height (performer included) 4.5 metres. Diameter 2.9 metres.
Requirements:
- Flat or gently sloping surface. Grass is difficult.
- Movement area of at least 3 meters wide and enough space to turn.
-Quiet suroundings so the performer under the skirt will not be disturbed while singing.
- Dressing room
-Parking place nearby location
Construction time: 2 hours to build up,
Dismantling: 1 hour
Preparation: 1 hour
- The organizer is responsible for the safety
- The organization needs to provide hotel accommodations for the team, meals and beverages.
- The date is only set when the contract has been signed