Part of Dance International 2025, Mele Broomes' through warm temperatures affirms castor oil's legacy as a natural remedy, an elixir, and a historic source that transcends boundaries. The performance takes the audience on a journey of reconnection—with nature and the body.
Blending vocals and dance, the work shifts from meditative to unfiltered expression. Roars and vocal purges confront inner turmoil, embodying a journey toward self-acceptance. Live cello and electronic soundscapes intertwine as performers shift between solos, duos, and collective movements, drawing the audience into intimate experiences.
The work builds toward a place of warmth, inviting release, and renewal.
Originally commissioned to open the 20th Anniversary of The Edinburgh Art Festival (2024) and winning Bestie Award for Movement, through warm temperatures has been presented as a trio at ActOral Festival (Marseille, France, 2024). This is the first time it has been presented in Mele’s hometown, Glasgow. Co-Composer and Collaborative Musician: Simone Seales.
Both shows are British Sign Language integrated by Salma Faraji.
About Mele Broomes
Mele Broomes is an award-winning artist and choreographer, renowned for her multidisciplinary performances that blend dance, sound, and striking poetics.
Incorporating vocals and melodies, Mele transforms performance into a hybrid of theatre and live music. Her experimental, layered, and emotive vocals amplify both the emotional and physical dimensions of her storytelling.
Mele’s works have been showcased at venues and festivals, including Battersea Arts Centre (London), The Place (London), Theatre Centre (Canada), Cultura Inglesa Festival (Brazil), Edinburgh Art Festival, Dance International Glasgow, Whitechapel Gallery, and more.
Photo credit: Laurent Berneron (blue images) + Ruby Phular (orange smoke).
