This large-scale dance and vocal piece was the final work Bethan presented as a part of her residency at Royal Museums Greenwich. 

We may be some time is an interactive trail of discovery through the National Maritime Museum performed by an intergenerational cast from local communities. Audiences were invited to follow a trail of their own around the museum to uncover personal accounts of travel, adventure and the desire to explore the world around us against a backdrop steeped in history and the spirit of intrepid voyages. 

We may be some time was a partnership project between the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Dance and Trinity Laban. It was programmed as part of the Greenwich Dances Festival 2016. 

Musicians: Jimmy Cannon & Dorian Ford Supporting Dance Artist: Maria Ghoumrassi  

Image: Alicia Clarke

A tempestuous music and dance voyage into the unknown presented by Royal Museums Greenwich Choreographer in Residence Bethan Peters in collaboration with students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Created specifically for the awe-inspiring dry berth of Cutty Sark, Shifting Beneath considers the physical effects of the body at sea, exploring disorientation, inertia and endurance, whilst also taking inspiration from the history, design and harmonious beauty of the famous tea clipper itself.

Composers: Jo Cooper & Ailie Roberson

Dancers: Emilia Ahopelto, Jon Hope, Mary Kinsella, Francesca McCoy, Erin McNulty, Sophie Moores, Corinne Morgan, Evie Oldham & Ellie Tapper

Musicians: Violin: Christiana Campbell, Cello: Shabnam Gould, Harp: Anna Le Gall

Image: Stacie Lee Bennett

This was the introductory live performance of Bethan's residency at Royal Museums Greenwich in collaboration with dance artist Ingrid Hatleskog.  

Taking inspiration from The Art and Science of Exploration exhibition (displayed at the Queen’s House, Greenwich in 2015) this promenade dance work uses the theme of encounters between people on journeys of discovery and exploration as a starting point.

It focuses on the instinctual reactions and emotions that are heightened in these meetings and questions the link between first encounters and the representation of the people involved. 

Dancers: Ingrid Hatleskog & Bethan Peters 

Image copyright of the National Maritime Museum

We’re stuck here in this place, with you.

We’re getting lost in the waiting.

We’re biding our time.

We’re making the most of it.

Always in hope.

Dancers: Jessica Campbell, Courtney Draddy, Josh Gill, Ingrid Hatleskog, Harriet Roberts & Drummond Ross.

Composer: Claudio Somigli

Image & film: Alice Underwood

A collaborative project between Choreographer Bethan Peters and Composer Laurie Bamon.

Who are we?

Content in our solitude, beset by loneliness:

We guard our space, then we long to be touched.

There is no perfect way to be alone –

Or together –

Before the time when we are left alone

For good.

Dancers: Alicia Kidman, Chelsea Rolfe, Ester Braga & Jessica Campbell

Musicians: Flute: Emma Armstrong, Clarinet: Antennas Mastitis, Flugelhorn: Danielle Audley-Wiltshier

Image: Jonathon Vines

An intimate duet based on the importance of memory. A dynamic exploration of capturing and recalling experiences and the impact of fading memories on the individual and their relationships. 

Performed as a part of Resolution! 2010 at The Place and Lilian Baylis Theatre. 

Dancers: Lucy Evans & Chloe Stone

Image: Jonathon Vines

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go". - T.S. Eliot 

A work about human endurance and pushing through physical and emotional boundaries. 

Performed as a part of Resolution! 2010 at The Place and Lilian Baylis Theatre. 

Dancers: Sarah Crisp, Jessica Green, Hannah Lockyer, Yukiko Masui, Sarah Papathanassi, Leon Smith & Esther Wingate.                            

Image: Image by Nicholas Keegan