The Difference a Year Makes
in progress
Photo by Olivia Wallis Jackson Photography
We are living in a world where the stories unfolding are too extraordinary to be fiction; this work will aim to capture four women’s remarkable truths of resilience and transformation over a 1-year time capsule.
TThe Difference a Year Makes (TDAYM) is a new dance theatre work in development with support from Arts Council England.
Over the past two years, director Amy Morvell has gathered real stories from female-identifying people about change, challenge, resilience, and transformation. These honest, often surprising conversations form the heart of the work. TDAYM explores what connects us through these lived experiences, in a time of rising costs, political uncertainty, and global change, and where we still find humour, solidarity, and hope.
The work is performed by three experienced, diverse performers, who embody these testimonies through dance and verbatim text, translating real voices into live, physical performance with precision and care.
All images by Olivia Wallis Jackson Photography and Hannah Mulligan.
Interested in a workshop?
Join Amy and the dancers of Morvell Dance for exciting, high-energy workshops inspired by The Difference a Year Makes.
These empowering workshops will give dancers the chance to:
· Explore creative movement and storytelling through contemporary dance
· Share ideas and perspectives—and help influence the future development of the show!
· Work in a supportive, open environment where curiosity and artistic expression are encouraged
These dynamic session are ideal for dancers who are ready to deepen their creativity, collaborate with new ideas and be part of an inspiring creative process!
Meet the Cast
KJ Mortimer
Georgia Thompson
Sarah White
Credits
Artistic Director: Amy Morvell
Choreography/ Direction: Amy Morvell
Producer: Abi Mortimer
Cast: KJ Lawson-Mortimer, Georgia Thompson, Sarah White
Musician: Teresa Origone
Dramaturgs: Bronagh Lagan, Holly Scott, Jen Fletcher
R&D Dancers: KJ Mortimer, Madison Burgess, Lila Naruse, Hattie Musgrove, Jenna Anne Nathan, Mayowa Ogunnaike, Sarah White, Georgia Thompson, Phoebe Higgins, Amy Lyster, Phoebe Tyler, Katie O’Neil
