The Dance Umbrella brings together some of the world’s most exciting choreographers.
This weekend, audiences can catch PJ Sabbagha’s I think its Hamlet which will have three performances, Friday February 25, Saturday February February 26 and Sunday 27 at 8pm in the Wits Downstairs Theatre. This work is a humorous look at Shakespeare’s classic play Hamlet with choreographer PJ Sabbagha playing around with concept and interpretation.
On Saturday February 26 at 7.30pm and Sunday February 27 at 2pm, Nigerian-born choreographer Qudus Onikeku will present a work called My Exile is in my Head. Onikeku has been living in France for several years and this work reflects what has been happening to him during this period. This work is presented in collaboration with the French Institute of South Africa and the French Consul.
On Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March at 7.30pm at the Wits Downstairs Theatre, a double bill featuring Lulu Mlangeni, the recent winner of the South African So You think you Can Dance competition, with a new work called ? and Songezo Mcilizeli with Reflex.
Bookings for Dance Umbrella 2011 can be made by calling Computicket – 083 915 8000 / www.computicket.com for all performances at the Dance Factory and the UJ Arts Centre; and Strictly Tickets — 073 725 7381 or online at www.strictlyticket.co.za for all performances at the Wits Theatre. Block bookings discounts are available — call 083 570 3083 for further information.
For further information please contact 011 492 0709/2033 or e-mail [email protected]. The Dance Umbrella 2011 hot-line for updates and programme schedules is 082 632 9561. Visit www.artslink.co.za/arts