Ode to Katherine

Event Details

Event type: All Ages

A swimmer in a red swimsuit kneels at the poolside.

They stand up and dive into the water.

The swimmer performs synchronized-swimming-like movements in an illuminated body of water.

Meanwhile, an opera singer sings and lights dance around the space.

An installation piece inspired by New York painter Katherine Bradford’s imaginative paintings of swimmers in space.

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A note from the artist:

We invite people to bring their swimsuits and to sit and dangle their feet on the edge of the pool. This space can be considered front row seats and an immersive experience to the performance. We will provide different size red t-shirts to wear as well. There is a limit of 10 of these spots. The rest of the spots will be in chairs and the seated audience will be in street clothing. If you want a pool edge spot, RSVP the artist, Tess Martens, tesskmartens@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include your t-shirt size. T-shirts are provided free of cost.

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This show takes place indoors.

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A FEW REMINDERS

• In the event of inclement weather, look out for an email in advance regarding a rain plan for performances at outdoor venues.
• For shows at outdoor venues, bring: Weather-appropriate clothing (i.e., raincoats) and/or blankets (no umbrellas please).
• Bathrooms: Bathrooms will be nearby and accessible, but not within, any of the outdoor venues – so plan your trip accordingly.
• Accessibility: If you need to be seated in a specific place due to accessibility needs, please let MT Space staff know as soon as possible at tickets@mtspace.ca and plan to arrive 30-40min before the performance to be seated.
• Late Arrivals: Please plan on arriving with time to spare before a show starts; late arrivals will not be permitted after 15 minutes into the performance.
• Festival Bar: You can attend the Festival Bar (TWH Social) after performances – open 9pm until late most nights! (see the Festival programme for details)

For more information about our venues, including addresses and maps, visit mtspace.ca/impact23/.

There is no fee for Indigenous Peoples to attend – reach out to tickets@mtspace.ca for details and to reserve tickets.

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