Monday 10 February 2014

Hofesh Schechter Presents "Sun" at Blackpool Grand Theatre - 13th February 2014

Internationally acclaimed choreographer Hofesh Shechter presents his brand new and highly- anticipated show Sun at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Thursday 13 February.

Sun is a visually stunning and entertaining piece of dance theatre, brought to life by an incredibly skilled company of 16 world class dancers. Shechtercreated Sun’s fabulous theatrical world with set designer Merle Hensel, lighting designer Lee Curran and costume designer Christina Cunningham.

The powerfully-atmospheric sound track is composed by Shechter himself with additional music from Wagner, Irving Berlin and Sigur Ros.

Winner of the Critic’s Circle National Dance Award for Best Choreography (modern) in 2008, Shechter is one of the UK’s most exciting artists. Recognized as both a choreographer and composer, Shechter currently has created work for top internationally renowned companies including Nederlands Dans Theater 1and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet.

Hofesh Shechter is Resident Company at Brighton Dome and Sun will be the third work commissioned by Brighton Dome following The Art of Not Looking Backand Political Mother. Shechter is also an associate artist at Sadler’s Wells.

Tickets £11.50, Concessions, Children (Under 18) and Friends of The Grand £8.50, Groups 10+ £7.00

In line with legislation the £1.50 booking fee is now INCLUDED in all stated ticket prices. The Grand Theatre has an ‘open’ policy regarding the fees that is charges and what they are for.

Age Suitability 14+

To book tickets, call the Box Office on 01253 74 33 39 or visit www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk