Five people find themselves in a blank void between worlds. Led by a mysterious voice, they set out on an adventure to create a new universe, one shape at a time. As they dance their way through a cosmic orientation, echoes of past creations rise and fall. The real magic happens when they must welcome new cast members from Exeter who arrive without a map or instructions. Together, they improvise, weaving a tapestry of movement and emotion to bring a new universe to life, on a journey where dance, art, and spontaneity come together to create something unique

Following the critical acclaim of DONUTS, Extended Play present How To Build A Universe. In their latest full-length piece, choreographer Jamaal Burkmar reimagines the formation of our universe with collective human experience at its core. Through a collision of music and movement, audiences are invited to uncover the elemental joy at the heart of Extended Play’s practice.

Formed of two parts, How To Build A Universe is an exploration of Extended Play’s creative process, showcasing their distinct style of visually striking, mesmerising dance.

Culminating with improvisation, the five experienced dancers are joined at the end by a guest participant, who unite in an intricate choreographic constellation. Embracing imperfection, watch a unique world come to life as each performance delivers its own distinct experience.

How To Build A Universe centres an unrestrained love of music and movement into the fabric of this imagined universe.

Image: Genevieve Reeves

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