Malfunctioning Memory, Fake News, and Truth vs Fiction explored in Joshua Beamish/ MOVETHECOMPANY’S World Premiere of Source Amnesia. Five Vancouver-based contemporary dance artists navigate an ever-shifting reality in our age of misinformation and information manipulation.

Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY presents Source Amnesia, a timely exploration of false memory and the fragility of truth, January 20 & 21, 2023 at 8pm at the Timms Centre, presented by the Brian Webb Dance Company. Born out of choreographer Joshua Beamish’s fascination with memory confusion and manipulation, this 70-minute work will explore pertinent and critical themes of misinformation, fake news, memory loss, and truth in a production perfectly poised for this moment in history.

Production Team

Director/Choreographer: Joshua Beamish
Lighting Designer: James Proudfoot
Rehearsal Director/Production Manager: Heather Dotto

Principal Artists

Marisa Christogeorge
Juan Duarte
Evan Rapaport
Renee Sigouin
Calder White

Photo of Calder White & Juan Duarte by Jack Tupper

“Beamish’s signature touches are immediately recognizable—the swivelling spines, the erupting body isolations.”

— The Georgia Straight

“[Beamish] has an enviable reputation for a choreographic style that emphasizes speed, clarity, and a dazzling array of body isolations”

— The Toronto Star

“Joshua Beamish is turning heads across the continent and emerging as one of Canada’s most promising choreographers”

— Paula Citron, Globe & Mail

Photo of Renee Sigouin by Jack Tupper

“Source Amnesia moves from a quiet start into a demanding fast paced choreography.. The pulsing beat accentuates the crisp movements.”

— Review Vancouver