ORDINARY COURAGE BY THEO CLINKARD

Ordinary Courage shares a reflection on grief and loss, as well as the power of human connection.  The work was originally made in 2012 following the loss of the choreographer’s mother and is full of poignant moments. The movement and mood is uplifting and cathartic, reminding us of the power of our own bodies and the people we love to carry us through difficult moments. The simple, block colour costumes are illuminated by natural lighting by Studio ZNA and the music is a hauntingly beautiful score by Alan Stones which incorporates the music of Scarlatti and Bach played by pianist Cliodna Shanahan.

Opening year: September 2026

Curator: Theo Clinkard
Dance: National Dance Company Wales
Music: Alan Stones incorporating Scarlatti and Bach played by Cliodna Shanahan
Lighting: Studio ZNA
Costumes Design: Theo Clinkard 
Costume Supervisor: Amy Barrett 
Bear costume design and maker: George Hampton Wale

Photos: Jorge Lizalde