Annie Stainer, a renowned dancer and mime artist, has died at age 79 from pneumonia. She was celebrated for her solo 'Annie Stainer trilogy' in the 1970s and 80s, and for her collaborations with David Bowie and Lindsay Kemp, including performances in the film 'The Looking Glass Murders' and Bowie's 1972 concerts. Stainer also co-founded the Long Green children’s theatre company and later headed movement at WAAPA in Perth, Australia, where she established the Total Theatre school.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Annie Stainer, a renowned dancer and mime artist, has died at age 79 from pneumonia. She was celebrated for her solo 'Annie Stainer trilogy' in the 1970s and 80s, and for her collaborations with David Bowie and Lindsay Kemp, including performances in the film 'The Looking Glass Murders' and Bowie's 1972 concerts. Stainer also co-founded the Long Green children’s theatre company and later headed movement at WAAPA in Perth, Australia, where she established the Total Theatre school.
- 1 1967: Met Reg Bolton at University of Warwick.
- 2 1968: Studied at London School of Contemporary Dance.
- 3 1970-71: Studied mime with Etienne Decroux in Paris.
- 4 1970: Appeared in 'The Looking Glass Murders' film.
- 5 1972: Married Reg Bolton. Performed with David Bowie at Rainbow theatre.
- 6 1973: Devised 'The Legend of Lilith'.
- 7 1974: Originated role in Lindsay Kemp's 'Flowers'. Co-created Long Green children’s theatre company in Edinburgh. Worked with Emil Wolk on 'Don Quixote'.
- 8 1975: Staged 'Moon'.
- 9 1977: 'Moon' staged at Cockpit festival; won Edinburgh Fringe First award. Worked with Emil Wolk on 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.
- 10 1982: Joined Australian tour of Steven Berkoff’s 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.
- 11 1983: Toured 'Suitcase Circus' with Reg Bolton.
- 12 1984: 'Changing Woman' debuted in Glasgow.
- 13 1985: Joined teaching staff of WAAPA in Perth, settled in Australia.
- 14 1988: Performed trilogy at Perth festival.
- 15 2002: Established Total Theatre school in Perth.
- 16 2006: Reg Bolton died.
- 17 Recently: Died at age 79 of pneumonia.
- Loss of a significant figure in dance and mime
What: Annie Stainer, a dancer and mime artist, has died.
When: Died at age 79; her notable work spanned the 1970s and 80s.
Where: Born in Shaftesbury, Dorset; raised in Mere, Wiltshire, UK. Studied at University of Warwick, London School of Contemporary Dance, and with Etienne Decroux in Paris. Performed around the world, notably New York City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth (Western Australia), London. Settled in Perth, Australia. Died in hospital (location not specified, but likely Perth).
Why: Died of pneumonia.
How: Stainer was a dancer and mime artist, known for her solo trilogy and collaborations.