Resolution: Liam Woodvine, Maisie Gregory, and Alex Whelan

Resolution 2027

1: A drawing of person is emerging from tangle of bodies on the ground, against an orange background. Their face is covered and they are reaching their right hand above their head. There is an eye in the palm of this hand, searching out above the chaos of the limbs below. 2: Six dancers share a small space, their hands are lifted in a triangle shape, similar to being in a crowded elevator with strangers. The image is lit from above and creates a moody atmosphere. the dancers share the same blank expression.

About Resolution: Liam Woodvine, Maisie Gregory, and Alex Whelan

The Observers by Liam Woodvine

The Observers is a contemporary dance quartet that physicalises our relationship with surveillance. The dancer's eyes are placed in the palms of their hands, emulating a symbolism found across global religions, cultures, and mythologies. Bodies merge and split creating optical illusions with the fluid, snake-like movement of the hands. As the dancers contort the human form, they survey each other and the audience, using their gaze to control one another. This work asks us to reflect on how governments and companies observe us in our physical and digital landscapes and the influence this has on our lives.

About Liam Woodvine

Liam Woodvine is a contemporary choreographer and dancer born and raised in Barbados. ​A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University, he has choreographed and performed across the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Liam's choreography has a surrealist approach. Conceptualising movement and imagery through his sketches, he balances absurdity with reality to create characters and stories that elicit powerful emotional reactions.​ His choreography has been described as ‘innovative and thought-provoking’ by Everything Theatre and ‘evocative and original’ by Bachtrack. Most recently, Liam presented two of his works on the 2026 Ballet Nights UK tour. Visit www.liamwoodvine.com to learn more.

Cast and Creatives

Choreography: Liam Woodvine

Dancers: Taylor Hughes, Phoebe Higgins, Karly Benson, Abbie Garmany

Costume: Aslו Özüak

80 by Maisie Gregory

Using repetitive and physical movements, 80 explores themes of emotional desensitisation within a confined world. Choreographer Maisie Gregory aims to challenge modern society by asking audiences to reflect on where they see themselves within the work.

A combination of geometric patterns, intricate pathways, and gentle moments draws parallels with the experience of crowded public transport. This work can be interpreted as a yearning for human connection and a reminder to notice the world around you, in a culture where it has become normalised to ignore what is in front of you.

About Maisie Gregory

Maisie Gregory is a contemporary choreographer and performance artist based in the East Midlands. Having trained at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Maisie recently completed her professional placement scheme with The National Dance Company of Wales, performing works by Osian Meilir, Bakani Pick-up and Ed Myhill. As a choreographer, Maisie is interested in human patterns, our personal archive, and the architecture of movement.

Cast and Creatives

Dramaturg, Rehearsal Director and Performer: Bella Knight

Performers: Cameron Pugh, Joyce Wong, Lia Garner, Sonny Connor-Bell, Da Costa, Ella Atkinson, Ali Jones

Music editor: Tekitha Tranice

TBC - Alex Whelan