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Fall for the rock stars of the dance world as Hofesh Shechter make Grand return
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The jaw-dropping Hofesh Shechter Company rock back into Blackpool Grand Theatre on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September with the electrifying new dance work From England with Love.
This thrilling new piece from ‘one of British dance scene’s hottest properties’ is an ode to this intricate and beautiful country and its multi-layered complexity and will be performed by Shechter II – a company of exceptional young dancers aged 18 to 25 who represent the next generation of world-class emerging artists from across globe.
Hofesh Shechter is acknowledged as one of the most exciting artists making stage work today. His distinctive dance style matched with his compositions of atmospheric and driving rock scores is recognised and revered by dance lovers all over the world.
From England with Love has been described as ‘a peek into the heart and soul of this beautiful, yet complicated place’ and is performed to a rich score that combines the sounds of English classical composers in a clash with raging rock alongside echoes of choral song and electronics in an avant-garde cacophony. Through Shechter’s powerful choreography, the dancers evoke the paradox at the heart of this generous and soul–searching place called England, conflicted by its dark history and powerful attachment to old traditions. They breathtakingly draw us into their search for identity and self-knowledge as they grapple with this complex system of values.
This playful and poignant piece premiered to rave reviews in Italy earlier this year and will travel to Blackpool Grand as part of a series of exclusive UK dates.
What are you waiting for! Rock to The Grand and book your tickets for this dazzling new dance piece that will surprise and delight dance fans both old and new.
Hofesh Shechter – Shechter II – From England with Love is at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Tuesday 24 September and Wednesday 25 Sep at 7.30pm. Tickets from £17.50 with group rates available. Age guidance 12+
Please Note: Bright flashing lights, haze, loud music (earplugs available) and use of black out.
Blackpool Grand Theatre is delighted to announce that these powerful performances of From England with Love from the renowned Hofesh Shechter Company are generously supported by funding from Arts Council England as part of The Grand’s National Portfolio Organisation status. The Arts Council’s NPOs represent some of the best arts practice in the world, and they play a vital role in helping ACE meet their mission of great art and culture for everyone.