Interview: choreographer Hofesh Shechter

Israeli-born, British-based Shechter brings his intense work Political Mother to the International Festival from today.

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6th March, 2012

Interview

"I am simply that rebellious teenager,” says Hofesh Shechter. “We are angry, and we are angry in public and we let ourselves show it. The loud music is part of it. We are going to try and swallow you and have you with us.” Stirring up powerful emotion is a prime focus of Shechter’s choreography. Whether he inspires it through vivid choreographic imagery and a dancer’s expressive body or by blasting you with all-consuming music, his hope is you will share his intense feelings. Israeli-born Shechter is celebrated as Britain’s most fiery choreographer. Resident in London for ...

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