Inver
PITT Company Production
Commissioned by: Kathleen McNurney + Luzern State Arts & Culture Award Ceremony
Concept and Choreography: Phoebe Jewitt
Duration: 10 Minutes
Dancers: 2-3
Music: Étude Op. 10, No. 3 Tristesse (Frédéric Chopin),Tristesse (Tino Rossi), No Other Love (Jo Stafford)
Premiered at Luzerner Theater, 2022
Toured to: DAP Festival, Theater Casino Zug, Phönix Theater Steckborn, Luzerner Theater, and Chäslager Stans.

The interaction between the two women was wonderful, especially when they stood behind each other and allowed their hands to dance at breathtaking speed.”

Dr. Alfred Lanz, Bote vom Untersee

It was so emotional and immersive.”

Audience Member

Inspired by the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy, Inver humorously explores the timeless struggle between domestic expectations and creative ambition. Echoing Lucy’s relentless pursuit of a showbiz career despite her husband’s disapproval and the era’s gender norms, the piece celebrates the resilience of people who dare to dream beyond the roles they’re given. It’s a tribute to the generations of artists who have paved the way—and to those still forging their path.

Photography: Maria Cheilopoulou