Unbroken is the debut solo performance by physical theatre and circus artist, Nikki Rummer.
One bittersweet Christmas, three generations of the Rummer family are summoned home for one last gathering. Told through the eyes of a daughter, Unbroken weaves fragments of memories into the body of one performer as a dark, previously buried secret finds its way to the surface.
Following the success of Knot, the award-winning duet she created with Nikki & JD, Nikki Rummer is now creating a solo piece to tell a very autobiographical story. Combining her talent for storytelling and her unique movement language inspired by her acrobatics, gymnastics and capoeira practice, Nikki tells a very personal story with universal resonance.
Press
“Anyone who thinks acrobatics cannot be filled with emotion needs to see this. “ Seeing Dance
“Unbroken is a deeply affecting show that hits you right where it should.” Seeing Dance
“Rummer is a warm and open performer, instantly bringing the audience into her family to create a sustained rapport.” The Review Hub
Creative Team
Devised and performed by Nikki Rummer
Dramaturgy by Ben Duke & Jim Manganello
Movement direction by Steph McMann & Temitope Ajose-Cutting
Music by Alberto Ruiz-Soler
Costumes by Loren Elstein
Lighting Design by Seth Rook Williams
Lighting Technician Zoe Hunn
Producer Split Second
Nikki Rummer
Nikki trained for 10 years as an artistic gymnast in Washington State, USA, and has since trained in hand-balancing and hand-to-hand at the National Centre for Circus Arts. In addition, she trained the Afro-Brazilian movement art, Capoeira, for 10 years under Brazilian-led schools Raizes de Rua and Cordao de Ouro.
She is one half of Nikki & JD whose first show Knot has toured internationally since 2016.
Credits
Partners: The Place, London; London International Mime Festival; The Lowry, Salford; Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry; Watermans Arts Centre, London.
Funder: Arts Council England.
Practical
Practical Information
Set-up: Indoor
Running time: 55 minutes
Touring party: 2
Minimum space required: 8.5m wide x 6m deep
Age guidance: 16+ (Contains references to sexual abuse and domestic violence)
Participation and Engagement Activities
Nikki offers a wide range of workshops available on demand. Workshops are aimed at professional performers, and those that are new to the art form.
Get in touch with axel@splitsecond.org.uk to find out more.
Images
Camilla Greenwell