Bold Mellon Collective’s
Give or Take
commissioned by Stanley Arts
Praise for past work
Belinda
Everything Theatre
“Thematically & tonally complex”
The Play’s the Thing UK
“A unique, quirky production that speaks to today”
Theatre Fullstop
Important conversations about sexual, personal identity the power of collective action”
West End Best Friend
Praise for past work
Klazo
‘Outstanding’ ‘Mesmerizing’ ‘Impressive’ ‘Visceral’ ‘Compelling’
Fringebiscuit Magazine & The Reviews Hub
Queer Joy
Community Feedback
“This event is needed for the queer community. For marginalized artists who are not seen.”
“I feel affirmed and encouraged. This event held space for complexity and discomfort alongside joy and celebration and that is importantly human.”
Trailer
Taken from the WIP sharing
SOUL ON ICE Festival 2024
Rich Mix, London.
Commissioned by Certain Blacks.
Performance stills
Photographed by Sarah Hickson
At Rich Mix, London
Soul on Ice festival, 2024
Commissioned by Certain Blacks
Pictured: Annie Dearnley (performer), Emilia Nurmukhamet (performer) Hahna Ahmed (BSL interpreter)
Audience Testimonials
Audience Testimonials
“I felt invited rather than dictated in audience participation which I think can be a very delicate dance that they articulated effortlessly.”
The synergy between Annie and Emilia is like nothing I've ever witnessed. They created a piece that moved so seamlessly through joy, grief, stillness, movement, silence, noise. I'm still deeply moved by the vulnerability they both shared in such individual ways and the love and care they both offer each other to express their unique stories was extremely beautiful to watch.”
“From the moment the performance started, I felt I was in safe capable hands. I felt I was able to (and very much wanted to) take part in the show as an active spectator. The textual and physical storytelling were complementing each other very nicely. Emilia and Annie were just a joy to watch and their heartwarming energies created a nurturing atmosphere that enveloped the space. The pace of the show was naturally magical.”
“I loved how the artists engaged the audience in the performance, making them feel like they could contribute to the final work. The theme of the play is current and important to highlight, the audience engaged very well with the topic and it left everyone with useful thoughts that you can take home or spread in conversations. Having a sign language interpreter makes this performance accessible to more people which is great.”
Photographed by Tainted Saint
At The Royal Docks, London
Performed as part of Ensemble Festival, 2023
Commissioned by Certain Blacks
Workshop Testimonials
Workshop Testimonials
“I enjoyed the safe space to explore and share with everyone! I could really connect with my body and I learnt a lot from other people’s sharing.”
“I LOVED this workshop! The combination of movement, play, music and collaboration felt really fluid and was beautifully curated. The theme of gift giving and receiving is something that feels very potent for me and I came away with some amazing insight”
“It was great to dive deeper into concepts, emotions and ideas that came up with the ‘give and take’ and ‘yes/no’ games, noting cultural differences, consent, and socio-political influence”