Saving Face

Artist: 

Si Rawlinson

www.waywardthread.co.uk

2022

Saving Face is a comedy dance-drama that combines hip-hop, contemporary dance, physical theatre and spoken word to examine the pressures of workplace culture and the hidden struggles of everyday life. Set among four office colleagues navigating professional expectations while concealing personal challenges, the work uses humour, rhythm and movement to explore how individuals manage vulnerability and self-presentation in public spaces.

Blending dynamic choreography with moments of stillness and reflection, the piece considers themes of identity, resilience and empathy, inviting audiences to reflect on the emotional labour embedded within contemporary working environments and social interaction.