The Feeling of Going is a magical, large-scale pop-opera-dance-theatre production by an acclaimed creative team, headed by multi-talented choreographer and theatre director Ben Wright. Captured and adapted for the screen by Jeff Tudor, this intriguing performance feature mixes music, song, dance, film and animation.
Set to Jonas Nydesjö's orchestration of GO, the award-winning album by world-renowned recording artist, Jónsi (Sigur Rós).
Created for Skånes Dansteater and Malmö Opera in 2013, The Feeling of Going was a sold out hit, delighting audiences of all ages and receiving critical acclaim.
The dancers of Skånes Dansteater are joined by the unique vocal talent of Swedish musical artist Moto Boy alongside soloists, the chorus and orchestra of Malmö Opera.
"... magnificent - and impossible not to love." Sydsvenskan
"... surreal, fabulous and dreamlike." Landets Fria
"It is striking how well all the artistic components combine...to create a contemporary dream world, merging fairytale and psychoanalysis." Skaynskan
Performance of the year Skånska Dagbladet
THE FEELING OF GOING 79' | 2018 Director: Jeff Tudor
In competition: Golden Prague International television festival 2018
Co-producers: Stepping Grounds Skånes Dansteater Malmö Opera with special thanks to NRK
Recorded at Malmö Opera, Sweden Premiere: Malmö Festival August 2018 First broadcast: SVT June 2018
Choreographer & Stage Director: Ben Wright Music: Jónsi Conductor & Orchestration: Jonas Nydesjö Soloist singer: Moto Boy Performed by: Skånes Dansteater, Malmö Opera Orchestra and Chorus
International Release Autumn 2018 Distribution EuroArts