Originally commissioned by The Lowry for Week 53 Festival 2020
Scarabeus Aerial Theatre/ We presented a site-specific aerial theatre piece, POWERFLEX, on The Lowry’s iconic tower in August 2021.
Powerflex is a vertical journey where the building becomes the vessel for exploring power. On the tower 4 aerial artists, using its high visibility in proximity and at distance, expressed the triumphant feeling of being powerful, in charge of one’s life and the ability to cause positive change for oneself and our community.
A high-energy performance for audiences to immerse themselves within visceral aerial choreography, symbolising power in all its positive aspects; energy, strength, grace, dignity, being in control and ultimately flying!
Approximate performance duration: 20 minutes
Commissioned by Quays Culture – funded by Arts Council England
Images by Mark Morreau.
![Four aerial performers suspended from top of tall building](https://mail.scarabeus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scarabeus-Powerflex-7291-768x512-1.jpg)
![Two aerial performers suspended on ropes on the side of a building, reaching out into the air.](https://mail.scarabeus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scarabeus-Powerflex-7500-768x768-1.jpg)
![One aerial performers jumping from building with arms and legs extended, secured by harness and rope.](https://mail.scarabeus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scarabeus-Powerflex-7628-768x512-1.jpg)
![Two aerial performers suspended on ropes, jumping from the side of The Lowry building while holding hands](https://mail.scarabeus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scarabeus-Powerflex-7920-768x512-1.jpg)
![Four aerial performers suspended from top of tall building](https://mail.scarabeus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scarabeus-Powerflex-7963-768x512-1.jpg)
![Four aerial performers suspended from top of tall building](https://mail.scarabeus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scarabeus-Powerflex-8196-768x512-1.jpg)