Through Warm Temperatures affirms castor oil’s legacy as a natural remedy, an elixir, and a historic source that transcends boundaries. This performance takes you on a journey of reconnection with nature and the body.
Weaving vocals and dance, the work shifts from meditative gestures to unfiltered expression building towards self-acceptance.
Mele Broomes’ choreography and vocals, with Simone Seales’ live cello and electronic soundscapes, merge as performers shift between solos, duos, and collective movement
Moving towards a place of warmth. Inviting release.
‘In her own search for meaning, Broomes has created a breath-taking world for us all to experience, and enjoy.’ ★★★★★ BingeFringe
‘a ritual for healing and self-acceptance [that] gently transports us away.’ The Guardian
Credits/ Funders
Premiered at Dance International Glasgow Festival (2025)
Part of the Made in Scotland showcase at Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2025).
Originally developed from The Edinburgh Art Festival commission as a one off performance to open their 20th Anniversary (2024) and won Bestie Award for Movement.
through warm temperatures has been presented as a trio at ActOral Festival (Marseille, France, 2024). This work has been supported by Creative Scotland and Tramway
www.melebroomes.com
Awards: BingeFringe Black Performer’s Award 2025 Shortlist
‘In her own search for meaning, Broomes has created a breath-taking world for us all to experience, and enjoy.’ ★★★★★ BingeFringe
‘Hypnotic [and] transfixing’’ ★★★★ Corr Blimey
‘through warm temperatures give a sense of restorative calm, of caring and connection.’ ★★★★ The Herald
‘The soothing sense of calm that through warm temperatures evokes draws us ever closer with choreography and sound that demands our attention.’ ★★★★The Scotsman
‘Sincere and soul-searching work that exquisitely weaves dance, vocals and music. A beautiful tender performance … mesmeric and evocative’ ★★★★ The Stage
‘a ritual for healing and self-acceptance [that] gently transports us away.’ The Guardian
Press for previous productions Mele:
https://www.melebroomes.com/press
Thank yous: Divine Tasinda, KJ Clarke Davis, Kemono L Riot, Jess Paris, MV Brown, Izzy Leach, Daniel Hughes, Emmanuela Damptey, Sandra Boyle, Chinyanta Kabaso, Robbie Thomson, Michaela Fee, Barbra Kolasinski, Paul Sorley, Tramway, Take Me Somewhere, The Work Room, National Theatre of Scotland, Three60
director, choreographer, co-composer & performer: Mele Broomes
co-composer and collaborative muscian: Simone Seales
performers: Kimberley Mandindo, Marios Ento-Engkolo, MC Lafittee, Salma Francoise
integrating BSL: Salma Francoise
production manager, sound engineer: Robbie Thomson
sound engineer associate: Jamie Grier
effervescent red dress design and fabrications: Zephyr Liddell
creative producer: Rhea Lewis
