IN THE BRAIN

Hofesh Shechter’s exhilarating new, full-length work for Shechter II, IN THE BRAIN, is a raw, electrifying dive into movement, rhythm, and collective energy. A pulsing, urgent journey into the depths of our consciousness – where stories dissolve, identity fades, and only the beat remains.

Brought to life by the fierce, unstoppable energy of Shechter II, IN THE BRAIN is a space to break free. To lose yourself. To surrender to the rush of movement, the weight of bass, and the euphoria of bodies locked in Shechter’s signature groove.

Part rave. Part ritual. Here, the dancers don’t just perform – they unleash. They embody the rhythm, shattering the barrier between stage and audience, pulling you into a fevered, all-consuming experience that leaves you craving more.

Developed from  CAVE, a shorter work originally produced by Martha Graham Company and Studio Simkin, which explored nightlife and human gathering through dance and its transcendental quality, IN THE BRAIN builds on this, transforming the theatre into a visceral, high-voltage celebration of movement, music, and pure, unfiltered energy.

“A captivating one-hour piece that is both powerful and touching.” –  tanznet (In The Brain)

‘Hofesh Shechter’s young company are an international bunch but their slo-mo curves and sudden shocks deliver some startling home truths about the UK’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Guardian (From England with Love)

Choreography & Music: Hofesh Shechter
Lighting Design: Tom Visser
Costume Design: Osnat Kelner

Dancers: Matilde Agostinone, Teige Bisnought, Nagga Baldina, Federica Fantuzi, Woojin Kwon, Armand Lassus, Skiye Nataliah, Ella Roberts

Sound Collaborator: Frédéric Despierre
Additional Music: Âme (Kristian Beyer & Frank Wiedemann)