A re-enchantment of place, tuned to the rhythm of our hands
The Only Animal Theatre does magic tricks with natural dye in this multidisciplinary slow art and music experience. Inspired by the history of the Luddites, skilled textile workers of the Industrial Revolution who resisted automation and fought for fair work, this contemporary reimagining invites audiences to slow down, connect, and co-create.
Over two days of social gatherings and performances, a large-scale, plant-dyed textile comes to life with contributions from the public. Audiences dye, eco-print and embroider fabrics to reveal hidden designs by artist Keely O’Brien, alongside live storytelling and recorded sound.
On Sunday night the stitching continues, paired with ‘music from the land and heart’ by Tsimka Martin and Michael Red, and songs of ‘rivers, mountains and rainforests’ by Caley Watts.
As you enjoy the concert, you’re welcome to pick up some of our beautifully natural-dyed materials to stitch or create cordage. No experience is needed and everything will be provided. Join in if you like, or simply sit back, listen, and enjoy the enchanting sounds.
Presented by Music on Main and The Only Animal Theatre.
Luddite Land Assembly is generously sponsored by Jim & Lisa Peers
About Tsimka & Michael Red
Tsimka & Michael Red is a collaboration of music from the land and from the heart (and knowing and listening).
Tsimka sings and speaks and sometimes plays a drum. Most lyrics are in Tsimka’s heritage language Tla-o-qui-aht ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ. Her themes deal with love, cleansing, healing, liberation through imagining and more.
Michael creates and reveals music & atmospheres with the natural sounds recorded by Tsimka from her ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ home territory, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory (where she lived recently for 2 years). Breaking ice as light percussive rhythm, bull kelp head explosions becoming kick drum patterns, a Squamish valley wolf, a large cat in the dark.. Cixwatsac (Frank Island frogs), Swainson’s Thrush, other birds. a little creek at Hiłwinʔis, ocean, rain and mist
Tsimka’s voice is also used as an instrument through live fx and is embedded in Michael’s pre-made production (which is dubbed out and layered and effected live). Words and tones and expressions are shaped and woven into all layers of the sonic fabric, from deeply embedded to very visible.
About Caley Watts
Caley Watts is a Cree singer/songwriter. Caley grew up along the river banks, mountain ranges, and rainforest that fill Nuxalk Territory and her music, which is a blend of folk and roots, draws heavily from the pace and beauty of her home.
Caley’s debut album, entitled River’s Daughter, is the result of more than three years of mentorship and co-writing sessions with an incredible community of artists, which included William Prince, Serena Ryder, Kinnie Starr, Katie Pruitt, Raye Zaragoza, Sebastian Gaskin, Samantha Crain, and many others.
Caley is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and an adopted relative of the Nuxalk Nation.
Accessibility
The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre (located at 181 Roundhouse Mews) is located at street level through the entrance off Roundhouse Mews, or accessible via a ramp or stairs through the entrance off Pacific Boulevard.
The venue is 200 metres from the Yaletown-Roundhouse Skytrain Station, and within feet of bus routes 6 and C23. There is also an underground parking lot on the premises, with an entrance off Drake Street. Parking is $4 per hour.
The Roundhouse features accessible rooms, an elevator to reach the second floor, and accessible washrooms. For more information, please contact the Roundhouse at [email protected]
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