Liquid Fusion is a fresh, young South African theatre company based in Johannesburg. At the helm are two Wits University graduates, Daniel Geddes and Mark Tatham. Daniel and Mark met in their first year of studies but did not work together until 2013, when they were paired up to create a dance duet for a Physical Theatre exam. The piece they created, Burn, was a great success. It was during this p
rocess that they discovered they had a rare chemistry on stage. They got talking about the possibility of starting a theatre company and by the beginning of 2014 Liquid Fusion was formed. The name 'Liquid Fusion' reflects the company's aims to stay fluid and keep up with the ever-changing South African entertainment industry, whilst bringing people together through theatre that unites artists and audiences from all parts of the country. In 2014, their honours year at Wits, Daniel and Mark performed in and directed Liquid Fusion's debut production, Ira, alongside fellow students Linda Mdena and Oupa Sibeko. The production enjoyed successful runs in Grahamstown and elsewhere as it went on to win the award for 'Best Physical Theatre Production' at the Krekvars Student Arts Festival and then 'Best piece of Creative Work' at Wits University. The momentum from Ira continued in 2015 with Naked Knitting & Other Contradictory Acts directed by Greg Homann, Pilcrow directed by Mwenya Kabwe, and Ira and Other Compositions, an evening of original music composed and performed by Daniel. Their journey came full circle in late 2015 when they revived their very first piece together. Burn was developed and extended into a full-length dance production under the direction of Bailey Snyman. It premiered during their artistic residency at The Freezer Theatre in Iceland in March 2016, before moving on to performances in Norway and Greece. It continued with a run at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in July where it won a prestigious Standard Bank Ovation Award. Liquid Fusion continues to strive for excellence through all forms of theatre including dance, performance, physical theatre and music. Instagram:
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