Abstract
Walls Talk is a bold dance-theatre work by Breandán de Gallaí and singer Gina Boreham. Set to classic jazz and blues songs reimagined across unexpected sonic terrains—from ambient jazz-tronica and traditional Irish to tango and cinematic soundscapes—the piece weaves voice, dance, text, and striking visuals into a haunting, abstract tapestry.
At its heart, Walls Talk suggests that memory isn’t only stored in our minds, but etched into the world around us—into objects, spaces, and the very air we move through. A stage filled with carefully chosen objects becomes a kind of archaeological site of emotion, each item a silent witness to something once lived, once felt.
The result is a non-narrative performance—layered, fragmented, and emotionally charged—that invites audiences not only to watch, but to remember, reflect, and feel. Through dissonance, resonance, and surprising harmony, Walls Talk asks: what lingers after we’ve left?
At its heart, Walls Talk suggests that memory isn’t only stored in our minds, but etched into the world around us—into objects, spaces, and the very air we move through. A stage filled with carefully chosen objects becomes a kind of archaeological site of emotion, each item a silent witness to something once lived, once felt.
The result is a non-narrative performance—layered, fragmented, and emotionally charged—that invites audiences not only to watch, but to remember, reflect, and feel. Through dissonance, resonance, and surprising harmony, Walls Talk asks: what lingers after we’ve left?
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
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| Specialist publication | RTÉ Culture |
| Publisher | RTE |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Feb 2020 |
Keywords
- Irish dance
- Jazz and blues
- Object agency
- Interdisciplinary performance
- Arts practice research
- Memory