The Dyr Sister Presents Fairytales for the Modern Gentleman
Come and catch a rare sighting of The Dyr Sister as she wanders into town to sing her songs in magical surroundings. As the darkness of winter approaches, she invites you into her strange and surreal universe. Not only will you encounter a devastatingly beautiful explosion of sound you will be able to feast your eyes on the work of artists Bluebeany & GrimVisions, who will be bringing The Dyr Sister’s modern day fairy tales to life using set design & digital projection mapping. A performance blending elements of music, art & theatre will mean that this immersive experience promises to be unmissable!
This performance is suitable for adults and children alike. Under 16’s Go FREE!
This is an alternative approach to the gig experience with performance lasting around 45 minutes. Capacity is reduced to enable social distancing. Your ticket entitles you to a drink. We aim to create an inclusive environment for everyone. Matinee & evening performances are available as follows:
Friday 22nd October – 7pm & 8.30pm
Saturday 23rd October – 2pm, 3.30pm, 7pm & 8.30pm
Monday 25th October – 2pm & 3.30pm – Relaxed Performances
The Dyr Sister [https://www.thedyrsister.com] is headed up by Sally Currie, a multi-instrumentalist who was born partially deaf.
She has been performing as The Dyr Sister solo since 2013, incanting her dark modern-day fairy tales under the banner ‘fairy tales for the modern gentleman’. She formed a band in late 2019 & was also awarded an emergent commission with Drake Music. She collaborated with Bluebeany to write a song & set it to moving image. In 2021 Sally was successfully accepted onto Sound and Music’s Composer Curator programme.
Bluebeany [https://www.bluebeany.com/about] (Anna Bean) is a visual artist working across many disciplines. She creates artwork imagining surreal worlds filled with curious anthropomorphic characters. She also collaborates with performers to transform these 2D created worlds into 3D immersive theatrical experiences allowing the audience to walk in & become part of these imaginary spaces.
She is inspired & influenced by cinema, theatre, television programmes & old masters. She will be collaborating with GrimVisions [https://www.grimvisions.net/about] (Ed Grimoldby) who is an award-winning artist specialising in digital theatre creating work in England & internationally. His work explores movement & digital technology.
Accessibility Information
Monday afternoon performances will be relaxed & we will have a friendly attitude to noise & movement in the auditorium. Seating is unallocated but we can provide an accessible seated viewing location on request. The space is wheelchair accessible & has a disabled toilet. PA tickets are available, just get in touch if you require one. If you have any questions or requests about access please contact thedyrsister@gmail.com.
This work was made possible by both Sound and Music’s Composer-Curator programme & Hull Jazz Festival’s Kickstart Commissions.
