Grand Gesture has been described as a company of geri-anarchists, celebrating ageing and combating ageism with playfully odd performances. Mary Cox says: “We’re not bowing out, we’re having a ball.”
“A shout-out for youth in age.” Jenny Gilbert
Why are we called Grand Gesture?
Grand refers to an older generation and a gesture is a bodily action to express an idea.
A grand gesture is a bold, showy and surprising act that aims to have a meaningful impact. It’s also a heartfelt expression that risks being ridiculed.
Welcome to the weird and wonderful members of Grand Gesture.
Mary Cox
Founder. Mary is a former dance teacher and now works as a dancer, performer and choreographer.
Bruce Currie
Company member. Bruce is an artist, therapist and performer. He began dancing seriously in his fifties.
Gilly Hanna
Company member. Gilly is a former creative director, now working as a copywriter and devisor-performer.
Andy Newman
Associate. Andy is a dancer and facilitator; also working with EncoreEast and on various arts projects.
