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David McInnes Hughes
David Hughes Dance Productions Ltd
16 East Cromwell Street
Edinburgh EH6 6HD

T +44 (0)7823 335676
E david@davidhughesdance.co.uk
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SIZE OF COMPANY
8 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director

David McInnes Hughes

Administrative Director
Matt Foster

Administrative Manager
Leigh Robieson-Cleaver

ARTISTIC POLICY
Through commissioning cross-disciplinary works, David Hughes promotes a prominent Scottish company with international as well as national appeal, a company committed to stepping out of all comfort zones and producing the most honest, authentic work they can. He seeks originality, to re-define the known, to educate, share and learn, to test and challenge. David Hughes continues to encourage thinking, sharing, and demonstration that will inform, enhance, advance, and educate within his own community, and further.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘David Hughes is widely acknowledged as one of the most gifted contemporary dancers around.’ The Guardian

‘Fast-moving, dramatic, performed with demonic energy and sly polish – this is a triumph for all concerned.’ The Herald

‘The performances are masterful in their control… bold, vulgar, decadent and cruel… both serene and visceral.’ The Stage

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s Masque of the Red Death. (55 mins with no interval, contains violence and death, 8 on the road.)

Works by Christopher Bruce (), Siobhan Davies (), Rafael Bonachela () and Tanja Liedtke (). (55 mins including interval, 8 on the road.)

Solo works by Christopher Bruce (), Siobhan Davies (), Cesc Gelabert (), Javier De Frutos (). (5 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
Educational outreach programme to cater for any demand or age range. Can deliver education specific to company repertoire. Professional technique classes, lecture demonstrations, post-show talks.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 Germany ()

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Programme and available from autumn 2010.

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