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Butterfly Dreaming Tour
Henri Oguike, one of the UK’s most inventive choreographers, presents a stunning new triple bill and a handpicked quintet of world-class dancers.
The programme features lighting design by Yaron Abulafia and costumes by Asalia Khadjé, who both recently collaborated with Henri on his first work for Rambert Dance Company, Tread Softly (2009).
Unusual and intense, Freq will take you by surprise. Inspired by an inquisitive playfulness and incorporating a set with running water, this work will be an exciting departure for Oguike.
Point of Contact bears all the hallmarks of Oguike’s choreography. Sensuality, beauty and sublime movement are laced together with Bach’s lyrical suites for solo cello.
Butterfly Dreaming, a full Company work, draws inspiration from the Far East. Crafted on Chinese philosopher-poet Chuang-Tzu’s butterfly dream and set to the backdrop of Tan Dun’s dramatic Ghost Opera, recorded by the Kronos Quartet.
Variety, wit and drama; astute musical choices; bold theatrical colour. This is contemporary dance at its most thrilling and enjoyable. Simply a must-see!
Details correct at time of going to press. www.henrioguikedance.co.uk
Reviews
This piquant barefoot ballet was a piece of sophisticated cheek, a touch courtly and yet flecked with modern attitudes. {Point of Contact}
The Times
As a finale, the light flickered fast while [Fukiko] Takase kept moving, the drops [of water] like sparkling jewels until the illumination gradually slowed and stopped. …This was a small but beautifully shaped work.’ {Freq}
The Times
Let's hear it for Henri Oguike and his glorious and glamorous troupe, for providing such a timely reminder of what an utter thrill and what giddy fun it can be to watch people move to music.
The Daily Telegraph
His choreography has an ease and humour and sensuality that has long been absent from contemporary dance and which, if we're honest, we all rather miss. Oguike supplies in spades.
Evening Standard
Keep your eye on this man.
Times Union, USA
Here is dance stuffed with fresh ideas, bristling with personality.
The Independent
A choreographer – and a troupe – capable of winning over even the most hardened dance-sceptic.’
Daily Telegraph
‘Oguike is a significant talent.’
Evening Standard
What's thrilling about Oguike is not just his talent, but the fact that he is pushing so hard to find out what it can do.
The Guardian
Unfussy modern dance, with clear attack and juicy detail.
The Independent
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