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Phoenix Dance Company are one of the leading exponents of contemporary dance. Performed to a specially commissioned score, Phoenix Artistic Director Sharon Watson's latest work sees dancers blending movement and music from on stage musicians to create a unique, abstract piece of theatre. Specialising in explosive, powerful dance, Douglas Thorpe's newest piece for the company is a blistering duet that features his trademark raw, visceral choreography. One of the country's most exciting emerging talents, Jose Agudo's unforgettable new solo sees a single dancer fill the stage with physical, intense dance.Completing the bill is celebrated choreographer Richard Alston's first work for Phoenix; a poignant piece that takes its inspiration from Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello. Running time: 2hrs (including two 20min intervals) Phoenix Dance Theatre website.

Cast/Performers

Glenn Graham, Sandrine Monin, Phil Sanger, Jitka Tumova, Vanessa Vince-Pang, Josh Wille

Creatives/Company

Company: Phoenix Dance Theatre
Choreographer(s): Sharon Watson, Douglas Thorpe, Jose Agudo, Richard Alston
Music(s): Kenneth Hesketh, Vinz
Lighting: Andy Waddington
Costume(s): Becs Andrews, Lorna Clayton
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
Design: Becs Andrews (set and video)
Director: Tracy Tinker (rehearsal director)