Repetition of Change

Premiered February 2013

About Repetition of Change:

The fascinating, intricate world of DNA is placed under the microscope in Phoenix Dance Theatre Artistic Director, Sharon Watson’s, Repetition of Change. Set to Forms Entangled, Shapes Collided, a specially commissioned score by renowned composer Kenneth Hesketh, this engaging piece uses volatile, impulsive and often sensual dance to unravel the complexities of our genetic code.

For performances the original performances in Leeds and London members of acclaimed contemporary music ensemble Psappha performed this astounding score live, whilst at all other venues the piece was performed to a specially made recording by the ensemble.

The score for Repetition of ChangeForms Entangled, Shapes Collided by Kenneth Hesketh was commissioned with funding from the RPS Drummond Fund for Phoenix Dance Theatre and Psappha.