With only one light, 1m² performance space and their jelly-like body, award-winning kiwi dancer-turned-clown Daniel Nodder creates an entire universe of ridiculous creatures, sounds and stories from almost nothing.
Witness a nonverbal physical theatre odyssey through the cosmos – from the chaos of the Big Bang to the creation (and death) of the dinosaurs, a wibbly wobbly melting iceberg to a singing foot. Mesmerising, intimate and absurd, this minimalist work bends minds, limbs and the laws of physics alike. With aspects of clowning, dance and captivating design, Only Bones – Daniel Nodder explores the endless storytelling capabilities of the human body.
Only Bones – Daniel Nodder is the eleventh iteration of a series of shows grouped together under The Only Bones Project. Created by renowned circus and physical performer Thom Monckton, each version must adhere to a simple set of rules:
one light | no text | no set | no props | no narrative | all within 1m²
These tight restrictions are designed to push each performer’s skill and creativity to their limits and encourage them to not just think outside the box, but explore the space within it. Other creators include Trygve Wakenshaw, Ella Bart and Marina Cherry.
