Sun

Perfection becomes warped and harmony gives way to a visceral depiction of antagonism and violence in Shechter’s disruptive work “Sun”. From the courtly idyll that sets the scene to the clean, spare vision of a perfect world, Shechter’s choreography embraces frenetic abandon and his signature understated intricacy in a work that confronts the pastoral horror of colonialism with a hint of sharp humour. With its powerful, virtuoso choreography, the production touches the dark sides not only of bygone colonial times, but also of our own. An expanded company of 14 dancers is accompanied by an eclectic soundtrack that includes original music by Shechter himself.

Hofesh Shechter, born in Israel and a former member of the Batsheva Dance Company from Tel Aviv, is one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists, gaining international acclaim for his choreography and atmospheric music scores. The international dancers of Hofesh Shechter Company have achieved worldwide renown touring his shows “Political Mother”, “Uprising”, “The Art of Not Looking Back” and “In Your Rooms”.