A NEW London show created by a Donegal man is hoping to give the Irish language a boost in Britain.
Choreographer Brian Gillespie’s contemporary dance performance Breaking Breath will highlight Irish cultural issues when it comes to The Place Theatre for one night only this week.
“I have created the first draft of an exciting dance performance based on the arduous efforts being made in the attempt to save the Irish language in modern society,” the Co. Donegal native said.
“The piece will pay homage to those trying to preserve their native tongue.”
Working with his company B-Hybrid Dance the Irishman is attempting to revive the Irish language as well as raise awareness of other endangered Celtic tongues.
He believes London is the perfect launchpad for the show which, despite focusing on Celtic tongues, could easily be applied to any number of the minority languages in decline across Europe.
“The idea for the show has been brewing for quite a while now,” said the 23-year old from Letterkenny. “I think it will ring true for quite a lot of people here as London is such a multicultural place in itself.”
If this week’s London show proves successful Brian, who is based in London, hopes to take it on the road touring Britain and Ireland.
B-Hybrid Dance was founded in 2012 and is made up of a pool of stylistically-diverse dancers who are each inspired from a variety of influences and experiences.
Breaking Breath, February 20, 8pm at The Place, Robin Howard Dance Theatre, London
