Company Mek: Father Politics

DANCE

The UK premiere of an explosive political dance piece from acclaimed hip-hop and contemporary dance collective Company MEK.

Performed by a multinational, diverse ensemble, Father Politics unmasks the polarisation of politics, and the manipulation of truth in the media to influence younger generations. This energetic dance piece explores the feeling of powerlessness from a personal perspective.

Choreographed 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

Workshop

Alongside the highly anticipated UK premiere of Company MEK’s Father Politics, The Coronet Theatre is thrilled to present a unique and exciting opportunity to dance with the internationally renowned company.  Find out more about the workshop here.