Placing the familiar alongside the maligned, Polish explores notions of obsession and compulsion. It draws parallels between experiences of ritualised behaviour - contrasting the excessive or extreme behaviours of a mental disorder with acceptable and sanctioned trends in popular culture.

Toured: Melbourne (AUS), Sydney (AUS)

PRESS
"A bizarre and well-executed look at the supression of self." The Age

The highlight of Short Circuit was Rosie Dennis' disarmingly simple Polish. This superb improvised solo involved the self conscious selection and execution of a never-ending stream of straying thoughts, small, repetitive, almost imprisioning gestures, and beautifully measured nuances. The willow o' wisp poetry was a sheer delight. Dennis is an artist to watch out for." RealTime 62