Hungry Ghosts

Lost Dog’s unique combination of dance, theatre and live music come together in this highly original new work to tell the story of a man’s journey through a tragically theatrical act of terrorism.  As the sole survivor he is haunted by the stories of those who didn’t make it and is desperate to find sense in this nonsensical act.  A darkly funny and moving piece of dance theatre. 

Performed by:  Delphine Gaborit, Donatella Cabras, Raquel Meseguer, Ben Duke, Seke Chimutengwende and Jim de Zoete.
Lighting Design:  Jackie Shemesh
Costume Design:  Katherina Radeva

Running Time approx 1 hour

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The Drowner

A man runs on a beach, desperate to call the emergency services after discovering a woman washed up by the sea. Told in rapid, alternating flashbacks on an atmospheric, pebble strewn stage, the young man’s story unravels as the audience is forced to question their assumptions. What was, what could have been and what should have been twist into a single memory.

The Drowner was nominated for a Total Theatre Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2005.

Simultaneously raw and slick, Lost Dog have created a work that hits the mark on every level.
The Stage

Performed by: Ben Duke, Raquel Meseguer, Jim de Zoete
Design & costumes by: Gilly Dawson
Lighting designer: Sally Ferguson

Running Time approx 50 minutes

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Pave Up Paradise

 Adam and Eve are unable to decide who was to blame for the loss of Paradise.  They fight it out, reliving their fall in an attempt to find the guilty party.  Through their cycle of battle and reconciliation they are hoping to reverse the course of events, to move backwards to the time before they ate the forbidden fruit.  But there is no return to innocence.  The moments of beauty are memories; the heavenly host is now a solitary busker.  This is the 21st Century Eden.  This is their love.

 Pave up Paradise won first prize at the Burgos International Choreography Competition 2004 and second prize at the 19th International Choreography
festival in Hannover 2005.  It was performed at Sadler’s Wells and toured by Phoenix Dance theatre as part of their 25th Anniversary Stories in Red programme.

…magnificent in every way
Ballet.co.uk

…a tightly crafted and dynamically danced illustration of how easily we pave the road to Hell with our good intentions.
Sunday Express

Performed by: Ben Duke, Raquel Meseguer & Jim de Zoete
Design & Costumes: Lost Dog
Lighting Design: Richard Garvey

Running Time approx 12 minutes

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The Overhead Project

This duet examines the performer’s paranoia and the often self punishing nature of performance.  It is inspired by our own experiences of stepping on stage and the disproportionate sense of fear this invokes.

The Over-Head Project was commissioned by The Place Theatre for the White Christmas Season 2005.

Witty and fun with a good twist at the end.
Ballet.co.uk

Performed by: Ben Duke and Raquel Meseguer
Design & Costume: Lost Dog
Music: Partita in D minor for Violin BWV 1004 iv) Gigue – J.S. Bach
Recording by Nathan Milstein

Running Time approx 12 minutes

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Ties That Bind

A piece about a woman’s desire to escape the constant voice of judgement that comments on her every movement.

Performed by: Seke Chimutengwende and Esther Renge
Design & Costume: Gilly Dawson