Chevon Edwards, The Vril Project and Ophey Chan
Resolution Festival 2025
About Chevon Edwards, The Vril Project and Ophey Chan
Tyranny of the King Edwards
In some place, at some point in time (but for now, in a theatre), Emma is meticulously preparing to execute her closest friend, Beatrice.
Why?
Well, it’s all tied up in a surreal exploration of dehumanisation and propaganda. In a combination of dance, theatre, and simple clowning, expect plenty of absurd moments as Emma faces the impossible task of reconciling her mission while her actions unravel a deeper reflection on modern society. Will she follow through? Or will the absurdity of it all hold up a mirror to us?
Oh, and by the way... Beatrice, the friend? She’s a spud.
Tyranny of the King Edwards delves into the world of dark humour, making you think while keeping it playful, showing us that when it comes to propaganda and potatoes, things can get a little mashed.
About Chevon Edwards
Chevon is a performer and dance-maker whose evolving body of work delves into the analysis of human behaviour and social constructs. In Tyranny of the King Edwards, she explores themes of dehumanisation and propaganda, sparked by ongoing events in the Middle East, discussions around immigration, and the concerning rise of far-right politics in Europe. As someone from a marginalised community, this piece shares her perspective as she critically examines and questions the mechanisms by which society functions. Seeking to understand the acts perpetrated against one another this piece asks, why are we like this? inviting a joint exploration for both the audience and herself.
Cast & Credits
Dancer and Choreographer: Chevon Edwards
Dramaturg: Dwayne Church-Simms
Roulette
Club music echoes through the floor of a dimly lit room, where merely a table will host six players throughout the night. A game inspired by Russian Roulette takes place in the rafters of a dingy nightclub that may cost someone their life… for a cash prize. Become immersed in this world controlled by the dealer, as contestants are put head to head in a high tension game of chance. Exploring themes of survival and thrill of danger, the work presents a high stakes situation, where the overarching addiction to danger is what leads these people to the Roulette.
About The Vril Project
The Vril Project was formed in 2023 by collaborators Sam Reeves, Margherita Mattia and Tom Jones. Coming from England, Wales and Italy, The Vril Project combines our shared passions of dance, theatre and multidisciplinary ways of working, to create new and unique worlds for audience’s to discover. Our goal is to deliver atmospheric, eclectic and entertaining work and contribute to the local and global dance scene whilst incorporating a variety of practices to enhance our work. Our aim is to provide an alternative, thought provoking way of making and presenting work and provide more opportunities in dance at all levels.
Cast & Credits
Choreographer & Performer: Sam Reeves
Choreographer & Performer: Margherita Mattia
Dancers: Sam Reeves, Margherita Mattia, Dylan Jones, Nicole Nevitt, Naissa Bjørn, Sua Tsubokura-Aguiriano, Tom Jones
Director & Performer: Tom Jones
Performer: Daniella Powell
Costume: Aurora Mattia
Music: Colin Evans
The Parallel Gap: Intersecting Existence and Connection in the Pluriverse
This performance invites you on an emotional journey exploring how we connect with our cultural identities in an ever-changing world. Through captivating dance, live performances, and stunning visuals, The Parallel Gap looks at how we form, lose, and rediscover our sense of self.
Expect a mix of movement, storytelling, and interactive art that pulls you into the lives of people confronting both personal and political challenges. This is more than just a performance—it's a chance to reflect, feel, and be part of a global conversation about who we are and how we belong, fostering introspection and dialogue on our collective human journey within the vast expanses of the pluriverse.
About Ophey Chan
Ophey Chan’s artistic practice blends embodied techniques, somatic practices, and contact improvisation to explore performance, mediated choreography, and interdisciplinary arts. In her latest work, The Parallel Gap,Ophey delves into how identity is reclaimed and reconstructed amid socio-political challenges and cultural displacement.
Through improvisational choreographed performances, captivating live dance productions, immersive screen dance, and thought-provoking installations, Ophey navigates themes of corporeality, human connection, and cultural resilience. Drawing from her diverse cultural heritage and lived experiences, her practice intersects with ecology, sociology, and philosophy. Movement becomes her primary mode of expression, inviting audiences to engage with the nuanced layers of identity, belonging, and the complexities of forging cultural connections in today's interconnected world.
Cast & Credits
Concept, Producer, Choreographer & Artistic Director: Ophey Tsz Kwan Chan
Dancers: Dennis Hartman, Ophey Tsz Kwan Chan, Yaorao Cai, Owen Zhaowei Cai, Haiyan Deng
Dance Film Support & Photographer: Alex Fode Cheung
Composer: Max Conway Goutines
Installation Art Support: Alex Fode Cheung
