Botis Seva’s BLKDOG
On tour
Through haunting childhood memories and adult life traumas, BLKDOG questions how we fight through our vices to find a sense of peace and reveals a vicious connection of how self-discovery can lead to self-destruction. The music has grown from a long-standing collaboration with Torben Sylvest and includes a mixture of original music and words that adds layers of meaning, highlighting the inner working of the characters on stage minds. Tom Visser’s lighting brings a dark smog of disillusion as the choreography delves into the underbelly of life, while the hooded caps and padded costumes by Ryan Laight echo the protection and comfort of childhood.
BLKDOG is for everyone who has dealt with trauma and grief. For anyone who has had to watch family members go through depression or loss. We live in a society where speaking about our emotions may never be understood; I spent my childhood never speaking about my emotions and now at the age of 30 I can finally speak up.BOTIS SEVA
Touring calendar
9 – 13 Oct 2024 | The Joyce Theatre | New York, USA | Tickets here |
17 – 19 Oct 2024 | OZ ARTS | Nashville, USA | Tickets here |
28 Oct 2024 | The Clarice | Maryland, USA | Tickets here |
23 – 24 Oct 2024 | National Arts Centre | Ottawa, Canada | Tickets here |
7 – 10 Nov 2024 | Danse Danse | Montreal, Canada | Tickets here |
Botis’ political, theatrical and experimental take on hip hop might just make him the next big thing
Lindsey Winship
Steeped in Hip Hop, Seva savoured bold, hunkered-down unison motion, where his dancers put across with electric timing
The Times
Seva’s onto something remarkable
The Stage
It’s rare to find young choreographers developing a distinctive movement language and Seva is certainly one of the most original emerging talents in the UK – if not European – choreography
Graham Watts
Get in touch
If you’re interested in booking this production for a venue or festival, we’d love to hear from you.
Bia Oliveira
Head of Producing & Touring
bia.oliveira@sadlerswells.com
Aristea Charalampidou
Tour Producer
aristea.charalampidou@sadlerswells.com