NZIAF - Political Mother

Following a meteoric rise to become one of the hottest properties in modern dance, Hofesh Shechter brings his unmistakable style to New Zealand for the first time.

Since its debut in 2010 Political Mother has built a collection of glowing reviews that would be the envy of any dance company in the world.

Light and dark, hope and despair, tranquillity and chaos, they all crash together as Shechter explores themes of power, repression and war. This is modern dance for the mainstream – every moment a new and exhilarating assault to the senses.

From its brutally powerful opening scene to the fall of the curtain, Political Mother holds you in its grasp. An ensemble cast of ten dancers execute dazzling sequences of movement; shuffling dejectedly around the stage at one moment, leaping in joyous freedom the next. High above them a band of live musicians deliver Shechter’s electrifying and diverse soundtrack, punctuated by rhythmic military drums and blazing electric guitars.

Sponsored by Weta Digital

Supported by British Council

Venue
St James Theatre

Performance
8pm, Thursday 8 March 
8pm, Friday 9 March
8pm, Saturday, 10 March
8pm, Sunday, 11 March

Tickets
$38.00*-$88.00*
*Service fees apply

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