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Performance in Profile 2010 - British Council - Arts

Helen Shute
12A Pavilion Buildings
Castle Square
Brighton BN1 1EE

T +44 (0)1273 260833
F +44 (0)1273 707505
E info@hofesh.co.uk
W hofesh.co.uk

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Dance
- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
- Large-scale companies

Drama
- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
- Large-scale companies

Live Art
- Live Art companies/artists

Outdoor Work
- Outdoor companies

SIZE OF COMPANY
Up to 26 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Large-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director

Hofesh Shechter

Executive Director
Helen Shute

General Manager
Colette Hansford

Company Administrator
Emily Gorrod

Rehearsal Director
Bruno Guillore

ARTISTIC POLICY
Hofesh Shechter Company is touring worldwide and is fast becoming known as one of the UK’s most exciting dance ensembles. Led by Hofesh Shechter, the company consists of an international cast of superb dancers and musicians presenting contemporary dance that has attracted audiences of all ages, backgrounds and interests throughout the UK and internationally. Hofesh Shechter also composes the percussive and lyrical scores to his work, which are often performed live.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Probably the most important new dance work to be created in Britain since the Millennium.’ Luke Jennings, The Observer ()

‘Hofesh Shechter – it’s a name to remember.’ Roslyn Sulca, The New York Times

‘Just when you think you’ve got the measure of him, he throws something entirely unexpected and incredibly apt into the mix.’ Debra Craine, The Times

CURRENT PRODUCTION
Hofesh Shechter’s highly anticipated new full evening creation featuring 10 dancers and eight live musicians.

WRAP-AROUND
Hofesh Shechter Company offers a range of educational activities, including masterclasses and workshops, week-long courses, and post-show discussions. These are all led by Hofesh or members of the company.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 Italy, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Macau, Austria, Canada, Australia, USA, France, Belgium, The Netherlands ()

2008 Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, USA, Greece, Italy, Spain, Israel, Hungary ()

2007 Germany, Sweden, Spain, Italy ()

TOURING AVAILABILITY
from summer 2010

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