These Mechanisms /《這些機制》

Step Out Arts is pleased to present the Taiwan tour of These Mechanisms, a performance that explores the creative processes behind contemporary dance. Combining live demonstration, performance, and conversation, the work invites audiences to experience the mechanisms of movement and collaboration in an intimate and engaging format.

This Taiwan tour is managed by Step Out Arts, supporting international artistic exchange and bringing innovative performance experiences to new audiences. 

In her eightieth year, Christine wondered if she might create her first show. Who says an octogenarian shouldn’t be working with stepladders, electronics… and water?

A performance of persistence and joy, celebrating the beautiful functions and limits of a human body and the desire to make things happen. Assisted by her helper, Calum, Christine manipulates and raps her way along a precarious journey of movement and sound, taking us to surprising places. This is real, what happens along the way we can’t be sure. Just got to keep going!

Creative Team:

Christine Thynne: Co-Creator & Performer

Robbie Synge: Co-Creator & Director

Helen McIntosh: Creative Producer

Calum Paterson: Composer & Performer

Emma Jones: Lighting Designer

Cleo Rose McCabe: Costume Designer

Fi Fraser: Production Manager 

Ashley Jack: Movement Collaborator

Serden Salih: Marketing Manager

Funded and supported by:

Creative Scotland, Made in Scotland, Luminate, Dance Base, Eden Court, Citymoves

Photos Amy Sinead

在八十歲這一年，Christine 開始思考：她是否能創作人生中的第一個作品？誰說一位八十多歲的人不該使用梯子、電子設備……還有水呢？

這是一場關於堅持與喜悅的演出，讚頌人體美麗的功能與限制，以及「讓事情發生」的渴望。在助手 Calum 的協助下，Christine 一邊操控、一邊饒舌，在一段充滿不穩定性的動作與聲音旅程中前行，帶領我們抵達出乎意料的地方。它在遊戲精神、好奇心與極具感染力的人格引領下，我們可能會遇見從平凡到令人瞠目結舌的瞬間。這一切都是真實發生的，而過程中會出現什麼，誰也無法確定，Christine 也無法，這正是《These Mechanisms》的本質。