Stomp, a unique art performance combining percussion, movement and visual comedy, is performing in the Middle East for the first time.
Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, the show breaks the customary boundaries of performing arts by combining the movement of bodies, everyday objects and sounds.
The cast members of Stomp are a group of talented performers from around the globe who all speak the common language of rhythm and humour.
Stomp is always on the hunt for materials to utilize for its show, but vital to each performance are the following:
30 Brooms
8 Lids
1 Tall Bins UK
5 Short Bins US
10 6ft 6in poles
15 Pounds of Sand
4 blocks of Athletes chalk
12 pairs of Drumsticks
200 litres of Water
8 Bananas
12 boxes of Matches
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What's Driving This Trend
- Multi-talent Shows
- The combination of different art forms in one show opens up opportunities for cross-industry collaborations and new creative expressions.
- Everyday Object Art
- The use of common objects as instruments and materials in art performances highlights the innovation potential of repurposing everyday items.
- Global Performer Communities
- The emergence of global networks of performers who collaborate regardless of background or location opens up opportunities for new creative partnerships.
Who This Affects Most
- Performing Arts
- Stomp's unique blend of percussion, movement, and visual comedy demonstrates how artists can push boundaries and create disruptive art experiences.
- Event Production
- The use of everyday objects and materials in Stomp's performances provides insights for event producers on how to create engaging and interactive experiences that incorporate sustainability and resourcefulness.
- Advertising and Marketing
- The bold and creative use of everyday objects in Stomp's performances inspires new approaches to marketing and advertising campaigns that reflect resourcefulness and innovation.
