Movers and makers
We are Grand Gesture, a London collective of older dance artists. We combat ageism and celebrate ageing through playful performances and a punk, DIY spirit.
Check out our Latest Work and Grand Gesture About Page for more information.
Staging Ageing
Our latest project is The Hempen Jig, a spooky camp horror short with original songs. Find out more on the official film website.
Learn more about Grand Gesture in this documentary by Swedish film-maker Anders Larsson, acclaimed for his dance films with Charlotta Ofverholm.
Read how we’re challenging the narrative around ageing in ‘Dancing with Geri-Anarchism’ by Lucy Bennett, activist, writer, and choreographer. Read paper.
@lucybennettresearch.
RITE OF AUTUMN
View live recording.Shows 2024. 8 Nov. Croydonites Festival.
30 Nov. Critical Moment, The Place
Clip of interview by filmmaker Anders Larsson where Bruce Currie talks about Grand Gesture's Rite of Autumn.
Happy Ever Older is an original musical fairy tale based on themes of little-known elder folk tales, offering guidance on how to transition into a good old age. In our story a queen is condemned for being too old. Thrown out of her royal life, she’s left to die alone in a dark forest. Can a silver fox, an elder tree and an ageing caterpillar save her? Watch and find out!
“Great fun. And marvellously DIY. Reminded me of 1980s Derek Jarman.”
Rose Rouse, Founder of Advantages of Age.
We love living
A big hand for our amazing supporters
David Dutfield, composer, musician
Alice Mills, composer
Louise Scapin, production assistant
Lucy Bennett, dance researcher
Patrick Ross Webster, dance artist
Vilma Laryea, photographer
Laura Hinski, photographer
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