Live Performances
Our original live performances of dance and music are specifically designed to fit a particular event. We stretch from classic and abstract, to folk, rock and theatre. We are both fluent in improvisation, and when the space allows, add light installation. The simple format is that we have a collection of original songs/dances under 5 minutes that we weave together into a set list. VERBS is our first full length collaboration.
PREVIOUS SHOWS
As part of the Wellington Fringe Festival 2024 Jake & Anita present
VERBS
Something is going to happen
Thistle Hall Gallery
01 - 03 March 2024
The skills of guitar-dance duo Jake & Anita collide to create VERBS a “found art” live performance installation.
It is designed to be stumbled upon by the passing public - hence “found art”. Jake & Anita are at the Thistle Hall Gallery visible at street level, from the 25 February - 3 March as they install, rehearse, and perform their show.
The process of making the show has also been “found art”. The story they have uncovered is inspired by photographs taken during their adventures around the streets and coasts of Wellington.
VERBS considers the intangible nature of knowing. Nobody truly knows how someone else sees – we all perceive and interpret reality differently.
Artist Adorna joins them to bring their imagination to life and they welcome you into their artistic world where time stands still.
A work in development.
A memory of our show!
The Narrated Story of VERBS - with the photos that inspired the story.
03 September 2023
Water & Coins
In the festival Classical on Cuba 2023
This show was 30 minute set of songs that we developed over Summer 2023, and performed at Te Auaha Atea in the Wellington festival Classical on Cuba 2023. Our title track ‘Water & Coins’ was released as a demo in 2023.
01 December 2022
Spark Artists
A work in development. Jake & Anita were Metamorphosis Spark Artists 2022. As Spark Artists we researched how to take the 5 minute songs we create and weave them to make a larger dance theatre work. We played with projection and story building.
23 July 2022
Hey Becky
In the festival Classical on Cuba 2022
“Dance/music duo, "Hey Becky", are bringing original music, lyrics and dance to Classical on Cuba 2022! All music and choreography has been created by duo members Jake Church and Anita Hutchins. At this session of your classical crawl, expect to challenge your ideas of what classical music is and the format of dance performance. A unique, experimental and welcoming performance that is not to be missed!”
11 June 2022
Hey Becky
In the Festival Get Comfy 2022
In this gig we introduced our first songs with lyrics. We also used our amplified dance floor for the first time - so my cowgirl boots could be audible in the mix.
Hey Becky
Pōneke Classical Sessions at Bedlam & Squallar
Our set challenged what classical music is. When a performer is classically trained, how far can they stretch from their traditional form and still be in it?
13 July 2021
7,14,18 February 2021
Scrùbi
In the festival What If The City Was A Theatre?
Please see the Scrùbi page for more information!