About Wild poetry
Shechter is a rock star in the world of dance. His work blurs the border between parody and sincerity. Whether as a phantasmagorical collective or individual stars, the dancers are in perpetual motion, transforming the experience through novel expressions, like a boiling ocean from which new images rise to the surface. The effect is intense, surprising, and sometimes even meditative. Hofesh Shechter creates his own atmospheric compositions to accompany his explosive physical style.
Press quotes
“A wonderful choreography that pulsates with playfulness and curiosity.” Göteborgs-Posten
“Within the space of ten minutes, we are all absorbed by the organism that the dancers and the choreographer create. Every single individual in the room knows exactly what is going on, on an intuitive level.” Aftonbladet
“...what Hofesh Shechter and his incomparable dancers do is not only world-class. It’s an illustration of art's power and ability to truly enrich people.” Aftonbladet
“For once, the cliché proves true that dance is something that doesn't need to be understood but is best approached by feeling” Aftonbladet
“... there are solos, smaller groupings and the entire ensemble in dense scenes, a flow with lots of movement that never feels overloaded, but only organically emerging.” Göteborgs-Posten
“A choreography that makes great demands on the dancers who, within the strict framework, have a small but significant space to add details. Which gives life and creates a tangible presence in every part of 'Wild poetry'” Svenska Dagbladet
Team
CHOREOGRAPHY, COMPOSER Hofesh Shechter
COSTUME DESIGN Osnat Kelner Kedem
LIGHTING DESIGN Tom Visser
ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGN Doef Beernink
ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER Kim Kohlmann
ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY Bruno Guillore
Featuring music from other artists
Information
Running time - 45 minutes
Dancers - 16
World premiere 3 November 2023 at the Göteborg Opera.
