The mix of psychological probing and choreography goes back decades with Newson. He became interested in dance while working on a degree in psychology, though he eventually ended up doing a degree in social work, with a focus on therapy. He said he turned to dance classes to keep his life in balance. He landed a scholarship to London Contemporary Dance School and he later became a dancer and choreographer with Extemporary Dance Theatre, performing with them for five years.
"I deal with the little things that confront my life," Newson said. "I'm also interested in the issues of tolerance and intolerance." Those issues have hit a chord with audiences around the world, judging from the rave reviews that DV8 has received for many years.
Just for Show comes with the caveats that the performance includes nudity, strong language and scenes that some may find offensive.
For your information :
What: DV8 -- Just for Show
Where: CKS Cultural Center, National Theatre (
When: Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. The Sunday evening show was added to accommodate people who had bought tickets for the initial three shows but their seats were on the sides with what would be obstructed views.
Additional info: The show runs 75 minutes without and intermission and the theater says there will be no admittance for latecomers.
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