Company Mek: Father Politics
DANCE
Acclaimed hip-hop and contemporary dance collective Company MEK presents the eagerly awaited UK premiere of their explosive piece Father Politics.
Father Politics unmasks the polarisation of politics, and the manipulation of truth in the media to influence younger generations. Performed by an emerging, multinational, diverse ensemble – this energetic dance piece explores the feeling of powerlessness from a personal perspective.
Led by Muhammed Kalkut, Company MEK blend innovative hip hop dance with a diverse political voice. This is a special opportunity to experience Switzerland’s next generation of dance.
“Combining powerful, skilful solos with the concentrated energy of perfectly synchronized group elements, the company unmasks patterns of political thought with virtuoso dance.“ – BZ Basel
Choreography
Muhammed Kaltuk
Dancers
Schanika Mohn, Anna Chiedza Spörri, Manuel von Arx, Simon Walti, Lea Korner, Sarafina Beck, Moa Bomolo, Wittha Tonja
Music
Tobias Herzog (Clockworked)
Text
Anna Chiedza Spörri
Stage & Costumes
Kevin Peterhans
Lighting Design
Daniel Tschanz
Production Manager
Fabienne Guldimann
Technical Partner
nuance Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH
A co-production with Kaserne Basel and COLOURS Festival Stuttgart.
Sponsored by: Fachausschuss Tanz und Theater, Kanton Basel-Stadt/Kultur, Kulturelles.bl, Bildung-, Kultur- und Sportdirektion, von der LANDIS & GYR Stiftung, Gemeinde Reinach, Stiftung Anne-Marie Schindler, Ernst Göhner Stiftung, Pro Helvetia PREMIO und Schreinerei Peterhans, Schibli & Co. AG
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