October 23, 2024 7:30 PM –9:30 PM
Dada Masilo
Hamlet
Country of Origin: South Africa
South Africa’s award-winning Dada Masilo is a dancer and choreographer who takes great aesthetic risks, reinventing classic stories so they speak to black identity and feminism, through an innovative dance language that intertwines African movement and rhythms with traditional ballet and contemporary dance genres.
Masilo transforms Shakespeare’s complex play Hamlet into a universally understood piece of dance, set in urban South Africa. Utilizing Shakespeare’s dark work, Masilo adds dark humour, elegance, and a contemporary take on themes of the play.
Not suitable for children under 12: Contains partial nudity, simulated violence, and strong language.
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