On 27 and 28 June, Stopgap Dance Company co-produced a large scale outdoor show The Seafarers with Portsmouth Festivities. The production involved 10 Stopgap Dancers, 60 members of the community and the acclaimed folk-rock band Moulettes, who came fresh from their gig at Glasto! The project had a real impact on everyone involved, and here is what’s gone on plus a full-length video!
The Seafarers Trailer
Here you can watch the full length video of Seafarers at Portsmouth
Excerpts
The Silence
The Jig
Behind the Scenes
Here's some Facebook posts from Stopgap Dance Company
Here's some of the participant and audience reactions from Twitter
What a truly wondrous show from @Stopgapdance at Portsmouth - fabulous choreography, performances , music and backdrop. Thanks one and all !
— maureen smyth (@smythatsplash) June 29, 2015
@Stopgapdance and I am absolutely gutted it's come to an end #SgTheSeafarers @kat_nuts What an experience. Thank you pic.twitter.com/cqNVifGqT6
— CV Performing Arts (@CVDanceUL) June 28, 2015
Can't believe that was the last time performing with @Stopgapdance 😭😭 gonna miss it so much. ❤️💃🏼
— * Corinne * (@Corinne_Hill) June 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/bryonyjadexoxo/status/615256901413175296Wow! Last performance today, thank you so much to @Stopgapdance, really enjoyed every moment, good people, good times and amazing dance 👏👌
— Sam.u.el™ (@ozouf_sam) June 28, 2015
Seafarers was totally awesome - an inspiring performance @PortsFest @ace_national @Stopgapdance @PHDockyard pic.twitter.com/oy18149zt6
— Portsmouth Music Hub (@portsmouthmusic) June 28, 2015
Beautiful show, thanks to @IBTCPortsmouth @Moulettes1 @PortsFest @Stopgapdance @PHDockyard Seafaring old & new pic.twitter.com/HfEfCMrmhc
— William Sutton (@WilliamGeorgeQ) June 28, 2015
Nice moves @Stopgapdance #seafarers with timber n edges @moulettes1 #portsmouthfests pic.twitter.com/3GmITA5CAU
— sarah pickthall (@SarahPickthall) June 28, 2015
I'd love to see this! If you're nearby, get down there! @Moulettes1 with @Stopgapdance! Guaranteed to be brilliant! http://t.co/cRIDX1IB9A
— Gary Hobbs (@osiris1964) June 28, 2015
Excellent evening with @Stopgapdance @Moulettes1 see for yourself 7pm tonight @PHDockyard @PortsFest pic.twitter.com/d4yW2qBEY1
— IBTC Portsmouth (@IBTCPortsmouth) June 28, 2015
Looking forward to tonight's show #seafarers with @Stopgapdance- a beautifully choreographed piece to moulettes songs!still tickets left!
— Moulettes (@MoulettesBand) June 28, 2015
Day 1 of @Stopgapdance #Seafarers with #Abstract and Performing arts school, @Moulettes1 and the very lovely cast xD pic.twitter.com/MIsRpPxZ22
— LauraDDances (@xitsallgoodx) June 28, 2015
4 performances in 3 days, rounded off nicely with Seafarers @Stopgapdance & @Moulettes1 The Victory & the sun setting as a perfect backdrop
— Nicky Bellenger (@NickyBellenger) June 27, 2015
Actually don't want rehearsing and performing with @Stopgapdance to end! It has been absolutely amazing. Last show tomorrow 😭❤️💃🏼
— * Corinne * (@Corinne_Hill) June 27, 2015
Just saw @Stopgapdance & @Moulettes1 perform the epic #Seafarers @PHDockyard FANTASTIC show! A must see - stunning and joyous!
— Elise Phillips (@eliseaphillips) June 27, 2015
Can't wait for The Seafarers tonight @PortsFest. @Stopgapdance AND @Moulettes1 ... what's not to like?! (Moulettes album on loud as I work!)
— Nicky Bellenger (@NickyBellenger) June 27, 2015
Blown away by @Stopgapdance & @Moulettes1 tech rehearsal @PHDockyard for #Seafarers @PortsFest this w'end. Catch it. pic.twitter.com/wiyirYVNKB
— Jacquie Shaw (@ShawJacquie) June 26, 2015
Absolutely loved the performance of Seafarers by @Stopgapdance with live soundtrack by @Moulettes1 - get tickets at: http://t.co/UAZvsi1Ny3
— Strong Island Co (@StrongIslandUK) June 26, 2015
Some real pros on the job thanks Mr Knotty @Stopgapdance #Seafarers @PortsFest @IBTCPortsmouth pic.twitter.com/fNI10KVK6x
— Curious Space (@curious_space) June 26, 2015
