UNLOCKED

From bedroom to stage. 4 contemporary dancers explore life in and out of lockdown. See. Feel. Heal.

Choreographed by Karen Hill

 2023 PERFORMANCE DATES

5th May
St John’s Church, 133-141 Forton Road Gosport PO12 4TQ
9th-13th May 2023 (Livestream Fri 13th May)
The Space, 269 Westferry Road, London E14 3RS
25th-26th May 
Fabrica Gallery, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG - BRIGHTON FRINGE FESTIVAL
1st-2nd June
The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn St, Bath BA1 1UF - BATH FRINGE FESTIVAL
10th-11th June
National Opera Studio, The Clore, 2 Chapel Yard, London SW18 4HZ - WANDSWORTH ARTS FRINGE

ABOUT

From the very beginning of Covid-19 lockdowns, the professional dancers of Nova Grace Productions took to Zoom to push the spatial limits of the home environment and explore life in lockdown through contemporary dance. Apart but yet together.

They documented the experience rehearsing remotely over 9 months and shared their creation with a virtual audience in Dec 2020 – a unique moment in history.

The project continues to reach people. No-one was left untouched by Covid. So many loved ones lost, so many families separated, so much of society was broken – it was an experience of group trauma which leaves everyone needing healing.

'Unlocked' is a moving reflection of the pandemic - remembering what we lived through, and considering the effects it left behind. From vaccines to masks, social distance to hugs, supermarket queues and news headlines.

"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!”

"Choreography is enthralling!"

"Comforting and uplifting"

2022 audience reviews

There will be a 30-minute Q&A with the dancers after the show to hear about the creative process and the work of the charity.

Malthouse Theatre, Canterbury 2022

Workshop opportunity for budding contemporary dance students in Bath - Sign-up below

🙏 To say 'thank you' to #keyworkers across the board, we've arranged discounted tickets for you at our lockdown show #Unlocked @unlocked_theatre_23 at @brightonfringe next week! 🎭 #performances take place Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May 7.30pm a
🙏 To say 'thank you' to #keyworkers across the board, we've arranged discounted tickets for you at our lockdown show #Unlocked @unlocked_theatre_23 at @brightonfringe next week! 🎭 #performances take place Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May 7.30pm at the amazing @fabricagallery #discount can be claimed when booking! 💜 #covid was a crazy time all round. We all need a moment to stop and consider the enormity of what we've lived through. None more so than those who dedicated their efforts to #helping others during the #pandemic #teachers #NHS #doctors #nurses #midwives #surgeons #prisonservice #fireservice #police #education #emergencyservices #localauthority #postalservice #carestaff #carehomes #deliverydriver #discountforkeyworkers #thankyou At the end of #mentalhealthawareness week, be reminded to #takeabreath ... Sat in the quiet and the dark in the #theatre is a good moment to do so ➡️Tickets and info: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/unlocked/
"Capturing history through dance." Thanks to @adewarnerphotouk for capturing a taste of the movement and emotion within the performance. Unlocked by Karen Hill @brightonfringe @bathlifemag @wandsworthbeat @wandsworthartsfringe @bath_fringe @bath_voice @visit.brighton @latestbrighton
"Unlocked emotions were dealt with and packed away. Beautiful, emotive and evocative, depicting how far we've come." Unlocked by Karen Hill Created in lockdown, reflecting on lockdown @fabricagallery @brightonfringe @visit.brighton Bo
"Unlocked emotions were dealt with and packed away. Beautiful, emotive and evocative, depicting how far we've come." Unlocked by Karen Hill Created in lockdown, reflecting on lockdown @fabricagallery @brightonfringe @visit.brighton Booking and info: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/unlocked/ #brighton #journeyintofringe #visitbrighton #theatre #dance #performingarts #theatreweekly #thestage #londontheatre #reviews @unlocked_theatre_23
8 tiring days 2 amazing venues 6 outstanding performances First leg of our Unlocked #tour complete! @unlocked_theatre_23 ❤️ Our huge thanks to @quayweststudios and @thespacetheatre for having us and to @turtle.av for fantastic lighting. Couldn't have done it without you! Also @saint_johns_arts for the fantastic #student workshop @brune_park_dance @bayhouseschool #shoutout to our amazing #dancers @melanie_87_ @joelisabeth89 @dancewithsyanne @em_jsmith @rosynev for bringing this show to life and sharing your #energy and #vulnerability with the audiences. And not only for dancing, but for getting stuck in with the get-in and get-out and set up every day whilst juggling gorgeous #tourbabies To our amazing #choreographer @karenhilldance this show would not exist without you and your incredible #creativity. You've overcome so many #challenges and are a true #inspiration Finally to our #audience - you've #laughed and #cried with us and we're honoured to have shared a moment in time with you. #remember the #performance and continue talking about your #lockdown experiences. Next stop... Fabrica, Brighton Fringe Festival 25th and 26th May Ticket link on our website or search "unlocked" on Brighton Fringe Festival website See you there!
Do you know someone who was totally #isolated during #Covid - a grandparent, a neighbour, the person shielding that you got the shopping for or collected their pharmacy prescription and left it on the doorstep, rang the bell and took 2 paces back? We
Do you know someone who was totally #isolated during #Covid - a grandparent, a neighbour, the person shielding that you got the shopping for or collected their pharmacy prescription and left it on the doorstep, rang the bell and took 2 paces back? Were you an #nhs responder or #volunteer Foster the #relationships you formed during lockdown and don't let them fade away. Here is the perfect opportunity to spend time with the person you were helping. Invite them along to see this dance production which was created in #lockdown and reflects on lockdown. You will always have the lockdown experience in common and even if #dance isn't your thing, you will love this production. An opportunity and an excuse to reach back out to the #vulnerable, #lonely and #isolated people you know and show them you still care about them, even if the world is moving on from Covid. UNLOCKED choreographed by Karen Hill 2 more chances to see the #performance at @thespacetheatre #tickets 12th & 13th May https://space.org.uk/event/unlocked/ 25th and 26th May - Brighton - https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/unlocked/ 1st-2nd June Bath - https://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/unlocked/ 10th-11th June - Wandsworth - https://www.wandsworthfringe.com/whats-on-2023/unlocked
Livestream performance! Geographic location won't stop you from seeing UNLOCKED! For people who aren't able to see any of the performances in person, details of our one and only #livestream performance are here! Date and time: Friday 12th May at 8p
Livestream performance! Geographic location won't stop you from seeing UNLOCKED! For people who aren't able to see any of the performances in person, details of our one and only #livestream performance are here! Date and time: Friday 12th May at 8pm Book and select tickets in advance to receive the link: https://shorturl.at/bdOQ3 Or go to space.org.uk and search for Unlocked. Available on demand for 2 weeks. Although we're now performing #irl the creativity started on #zoom with a #virtualperformance Thanks to @thespacetheatre for bringing the livestream to our fans far away!
"A thought-provoking professional show which enabled a reflection of lockdown which we didn't know we needed." Just some thoughts from our wonderful audience on Friday night @saint_johns_arts @quayweststudios @unlocked_theatre_23 . . . .
"A thought-provoking professional show which enabled a reflection of lockdown which we didn't know we needed." Just some thoughts from our wonderful audience on Friday night @saint_johns_arts @quayweststudios @unlocked_theatre_23 . . . . . . . #lockdown2020 #reflections #mindfulness #selfcare #wellbeing #nhsstaff #nhsheroes #careworkers #keyworkers @greenwichcarerscentre @bluebirdcaregreenwich @skillscaregreenwich @lg_nhs #nhsdiscount This week at The Space, Isle of Dogs https://space.org.uk/event/unlocked/ @thespacetheatre £6 #nhs
Congratulations to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their #coronationday 6th May 2023. A moment in history! This weekend celebrates communities coming together and these beautiful pictures from last night's amazing opening show
Congratulations to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their #coronationday 6th May 2023. A moment in history! This weekend celebrates communities coming together and these beautiful pictures from last night's amazing opening show of #unlocked at @saint_johns_arts @quayweststudios in #gosport just sums it up for us - being together #onstage #covid was a time in history when people were separated and isolated from loved ones across the world, but when communities came together in all sorts of wonderful ways to help those around them who were vulnerable, ill and struggling. It is a joy to celebrate #friendship and #freedom in this beautiful production, as well as reflect on the tough and terrible times in the #pandemic, and remembering those who passed. Look back at history, while we look forward to the reign of #kingcharles Showing this week at @thespacetheatre from 9th May.
Rehearsals almost complete for *UNLOCKED* opening next Friday 5th May at St John's Church Gosport. We are honoured that the Worshipful Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Jamie Hutchison will be at our opening! 🎟Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbri
Rehearsals almost complete for *UNLOCKED* opening next Friday 5th May at St John's Church Gosport. We are honoured that the Worshipful Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Jamie Hutchison will be at our opening! 🎟Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unlocked-tickets-549557881417?aff=escb&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing @unlocked_theatre_23 @gosportchoice @visit_hampshire @gosportmuseumgallery @hampshireblogger @hampshiremumshq @saint_johns_arts @stmarysgosport @hampshire_daily_feature
Don't miss your chance to see #UNLOCKED by Karen Hill “This is triumphant! Choreography is enthralling! This work is a masterpiece! Its tremendous what we can achieve whilst under so much pressure, and watching this took me back to a dark time. One thing is for sure, the arts can never be destroyed or taken from one's mind!” “I absolutely loved it! The structure, setting, music and of course choreo and dancing was perfect and so well thought through.” “You’ve pulled off something beautiful. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!” Tickets: www.novagraceproductions.com/unlocked @thespacetheatre @quaywestevents @wandsworthartsfringe @brightonfringe @bath_fringe @canarywharfmag @gosportchoice @bathamdsomerset
🙏 To say 'thank you' to #keyworkers across the board, we've arranged discounted tickets for you at our lockdown show #Unlocked @unlocked_theatre_23 at @brightonfringe next week! 🎭 #performances take place Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May 7.30pm a
"Capturing history through dance." Thanks to @adewarnerphotouk for capturing a taste of the movement and emotion within the performance. Unlocked by Karen Hill @brightonfringe @bathlifemag @wandsworthbeat @wandsworthartsfringe @bath_frin
"Unlocked emotions were dealt with and packed away. Beautiful, emotive and evocative, depicting how far we've come." Unlocked by Karen Hill Created in lockdown, reflecting on lockdown @fabricagallery @brightonfringe @visit.brighton Bo
8 tiring days 2 amazing venues 6 outstanding performances First leg of our Unlocked #tour complete! @unlocked_theatre_23 ❤️ Our huge thanks to @quayweststudios and @thespacetheatre for having us and to @turtle.av for fantastic lighting. Couldn't h
Do you know someone who was totally #isolated during #Covid - a grandparent, a neighbour, the person shielding that you got the shopping for or collected their pharmacy prescription and left it on the doorstep, rang the bell and took 2 paces back? We Livestream performance! Geographic location won't stop you from seeing UNLOCKED! For people who aren't able to see any of the performances in person, details of our one and only #livestream performance are here! Date and time: Friday 12th May at 8p "A thought-provoking professional show which enabled a reflection of lockdown which we didn't know we needed." Just some thoughts from our wonderful audience on Friday night @saint_johns_arts @quayweststudios @unlocked_theatre_23 . . . . Congratulations to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their #coronationday 6th May 2023. A moment in history! This weekend celebrates communities coming together and these beautiful pictures from last night's amazing opening show Rehearsals almost complete for *UNLOCKED* opening next Friday 5th May at St John's Church Gosport. We are honoured that the Worshipful Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Jamie Hutchison will be at our opening! 🎟Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbri
Don't miss your chance to see #UNLOCKED by Karen Hill “This is triumphant! Choreography is enthralling! This work is a masterpiece! Its tremendous what we can achieve whilst under so much pressure, and watching this took me back to a dark time