I interviewed Lloyd Newson, the artistic director of DV8 Physical Theatre, for the San Francisco Appeal. Here's an excerpt.
What does physical theater mean? Could you give me a little more information about how it's different from other forms?
We call it physical theater instead of dance theater because it's often driven by meaning as opposed to theater or dance. And because it's highly physical as much more than just talking heads, hence physical theater seemed appropriate.
[That was a short response. Maybe I won't push on that. I mean, we went round and round and round and finally the guy agreed to call me from England, the home of Posh Spice and Harrods. But is dance not driven by meaning?]
I was reading on your website that you're moving towards more text-based work as opposed to movement-based. Is there any specific reason for that?
Well, if you try just saying in dance, "This is my sister, " it's going to take you a long time.
Hmm...[Really. I said that aloud.]For the complete interview, go here.
"To Be Straight With You": Image of Ankur Bahl. Photo by Matt Nettheim
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