Nederlands Dans Theater „Clowns” (2016), chor. Hofesh Shechter. fot. Rahi Rezvani
On September 26, 27 and 28, NDT 1 will inaugurate its new dance season with Architecture of the Invisible, , a world-class programme showcasing three decades of contemporary dance.
During the premiere weekend, Nederlands Dans Theater will stream all performances online in its Digital Theatre. This is a unique opportunity to see the dancers of NDT 1 closer than ever before. The program will feature the choreographies Vanishing Twin by Jiří Kylián, the captivating Clowns by Hofesh Shechter and the world premiere of a choreography by Christos Papadopoulos.
Tickets for the performance are 15 euros.
For more information visit the theater’s website: https://www.ndt.nl/en/stream-ndt1-2024
About the choreographies:
The energetic Clowns (2016), Hofesh Shechter’s first creation for NDT, studies the complexity of being alive, of fighting for shared values, and the raw, human desire for liberation. Just like clowns did for queens and kings in eras past, Shechter holds up a mirror to his audience, revealing the truth of life in the guise of entertainment.
The work Vanishing Twin (2008) by Jiří Kylián is inspired by the medical phenomenon of the same name, a rare and unusual condition in which one foetus takes over the womb at the expense of its twin, until it disappears completely. It is a poetic symbol for the darker side we all share, which we don’t accept and would rather not reveal to others.
The choreographer Christos Papadopouloscreates a world premiere for this programme. His new work explores our subtle, everyday social connections, revealing the beauty within the most profound connections that often go unnoticed. This is the first time that the Greek choreographer is creating a work for NDT.
