Internationally celebrated choreographer Hofesh Shechter reveals Double Murder as his new production for Hofesh Shechter Company. A thrilling new double bill of contemporary dance for our times, Double Murder presents two distinctly contrasting pieces exploring societal schisms and human kinship.
Shechter’s New Creation, sculptured as an antidote and partner piece to the murderous, poisonous anarchy of his 2016 success, Clowns, brings a tender, fragile energy to the stage. It offers a raw and compassionate moment to balance the forces of aggression and violence that press on us daily. A shield to protect us from the noise of life outside, and a place that allows the performers to shine, be fragile, be seen for their utmost human qualities. Violence, tenderness and hope are all laid bare through Shechter’s achingly beautiful, cinematic lens.
The recently honoured OBE choreographer spoke of his expectation for this new production, presented within the familiar surroundings of Brighton Dome, where Double Murder will premiere.
Hofesh Shechter said, “I am very excited to bring a new creation to Brighton Festival next year. Together with the dancers I’m looking to find the spark of hope, that deep and childish, fragile human need of warmth. We walked into the studio feeling like a balance is required, a place where we allow time to be on our side as opposed to against us. A fix.”
Performed by ten of his inimitable dancers and accompanied by the epic sounds of a Shechter-composed score, Double Murder will expose painful truths and delve into our deepest emotions.
Following its world premiere at Brighton Festival 2020, it will travel to HOME, Manchester, with further UK and international dates to be announced.
