Sadler’s Wells,London
As part of Hofest, the choreographer presents an uneven trilogy featuring sci-fi stylings, and dancers in gold and white,and sonic layers of baroque and bass Related: ‘No bums sticking out’: ballet rehearsals with Hofesh Shechter Hofesh Shechter hit the tall time some years ago through a combination of raw talent, distinctive style and dance industry backing. rebellion (2006) earned acclaim for its marshalling of anarchic energies, and while Political Mother (2010) – as viscerally thrilling as it was disturbingly megalomaniac – won fans for its primal force and stadium-sized ambitions. Compared with these highs,his Barbarians trilogy – staged as part of Hofest, a season of Shechter’s work at various London venues – feels like both a retreat and a struggle.
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Source: theguardian.com