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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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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