A tribute to the work of Nell Shipman, one of Canada’s first female filmmakers. The piece is an attempt to emulate the odd tempo and rhythmic quality of the movement in her silent films. An abstract play on the quirky dramatics and adventurous storylines. Nell is always the heroine!

Presented at Ward’s Island Association Clubhouse, Toronto, ON (2009) and Up Darling 5, Toronto, ON (2009)

Choreographed by Megan English

Performed by Megan English, Barbara Lindenberg and Holly Treddenick

Music composed and performed by Jason Benoit and Tania Gill