An Ambivalent Woman of 37
An Ambivalent Woman of 37
Dance-theatre meets philosophical cabaret
An Ambivalent Woman of 37 is a dance theatre meets cabaret two hander for a dancer and pianist inspired by Sheila Heti’s Motherhood exploring ambivalence, identity, and the choice to become a parent. It blends dance, text, original music, and projected animation as it moves between sharp wit and pathos—examining how meaning is made, unmade, and remade in the face of uncertainty.
Developed over five years across New York, Nashville, and Sydney, the work premiered at the 2024 Sydney Fringe and toured to OzArts Nashville.
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Photograph by: Tiffany Bessire
CREDITS
Creative Team
- Concept, Direction & Performance – Emma Sandall
- Music – Elena Kats-Chernin
- Animation – Emma Sandall
- Visual Design – Emma Sandall & Yana Biryukova
- Co-Director – Paul Vasterling
- Lighting – Roderick van Gelder
- Sound – Emma Sandall
- Produced by – Emma Sandall / Vivid But Not Garish
AUDIENCE RESPONSES
“Tonight was truly a triumph. I felt so moved by how personal it was.” – Matt Logan
“I am buzzing. My soul is full.” – Ruby
“A powerful and unapologetic exploration of what so many women feel but rarely say out loud.” – Beth Meyers
CRITICAL PRAISE
“One woman. An extraordinary feat… nuanced, riveting and deeply felt.”
— Stage Whispers
“Charismatic, thoughtful, and laced with humour. A unique and engrossing piece of theatre.”
— City Hub
“A swirling work of thought-provoking intricacy… breathtaking visual clarity.”
— Music City Review
ENQUIRIES
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