Relative Danger
(Rel-a-tive: adjective - considered in relation or in proportion to something else. noun - a person connected by blood or marriage)
(Danger: noun – the possibility of suffering harm or injury, the possibility of something unwelcome or unpleasant)
Neurotic, passive, indecisive, caring and a bundle of fire – who are these five people? What binds them together, what experiences have they shared and what eccentricities lie behind the picture of harmony and composure presented to the public.
Relative Danger starts from a group photograph. A moment in time in the lives of five men. As a group their individuality is hidden, but they are all unique. If you look closer you can ask, who are these people, where are they from, where are they going? What are their hidden secrets and commonalities?
A group portrait often hides more than it reveals. The smiles, the focus, the hand holding disguises the individuality of each, the personal characteristics that make us who we are. It’s a brief moment in time that captures a façade, hiding the details until the secrets are revealed.
Relative Danger is a physical exploration of individuality. Dynamic movement and explosive partner-work reveals the personality of the characters and their interactions with one another. Retina invites the audience to observe this absurd world.
Jump on the rollercoaster of Relative Danger, physically capturing the dangers and encounters of these five individuals.
See all collaborator biographies for Relative Danger.
Performance options
Alongside the 30-minute performance work Retina lead a lecture demonstration, an opportunity for the audience to create a mini dance performance on the company, witnessing a choreographic process. Throw ideas at the dancers to create a one-off performance, and enjoy individual, bizarre and memorable moments from these talented dancers.
Or there is the option for Relative Danger to be accompanied by a 30 minute version of Antipode, Retina’s 2009 production.
Promoter info
For technical data please refer to the Relative Danger factsheet.
Teacher info - Relative Danger resource pack
This new education resource pack is designed for all ages from primary through to higher education along with the DVD of the performance. Get inspired with new lesson plans and project ideas with this accessible and exciting production. Email for more info.
What the press say...
The speed and intricacy of the piece provides the energy which captivates the audience’s interest throughout
Victoria Murphy, www.thelinc.co.uk
Relative Danger Tour Schedule 08/09
| When | Time | What | Where | Contact |
| 3-Oct | - | Relative Danger preview | Sandfield Theatre Nottingham | 0115 947 6202 (225) |
| 9-Oct | 1.30pm and 7.30 | Relative Danger + lecture demonstration | St Benedicts School Derby | 01332 557032 |
| 17-Oct | 1.30pm and 7.30 | Relative Danger + lecture demonstration | Guthlaxton College Leicester | 0116 288 1611 |
| 23 – 24 oct | 2pm & 8.30 | Relative Danger + lecture dem | ccBe Antwerp Belgium | 03 286 8825 |
| 25-Oct | - | Relative Danger extract | Bornem Belgium | - |
| 31-Oct | - | RAUW | Rataplan Antwerp Belgium | 03 292 97 40 |
| 14-Nov | 1.30pm | Relative Danger + lecture demonstration | TLS Community Arts College Cleethorpes | 0844 477 1656 |
| 15-Nov | 7.30pm | Relative Danger + This is not a body extract | TLS Community Arts College Cleethorpes | 0844 477 1656 |
| 20-Nov | 7.30pm | Relative Danger + Lecture Demonstration | Terry O’Toole Theatre Sleaford | 01529 4111 195 |
| 25-Nov | 7.30pm | Relative Danger + Lecture Demonstration | Guildhall Arts Centre Grantham | 01476 406159 |
| 28-Nov | 1.45pm | Relative Danger + lecture demonstration | Brooksby Melton College Melton Mowbray | 01664 855306 |
| 6-Dec | 4pm and 7pm | Relative Danger + Lecture Demonstration | Wildern School Southampton | 01489 779471 |
