Meaning ‘shadow’ in Latin, Umbra is a dance piece, which looks at the light and darkness within us. It explores what we hide and what we reveal, and how behaviour changes depending on who we are with.
Location: Bell Square, Hounslow High Street TW3 3HH
Company Chameleon UMBRA Saturday 30 May, 1pm & 3.30pm
A powerful and nuanced trio, delicate and explosive in equal measure. Umbra, meaning ‘shadow’ in Latin, is a trio, which looks at the light and darkness within us. How these make us different and the same as each other. The piece explores what we hide and what we reveal, and how behaviour changes depending on who we are with. Highly physical and theatrical, Umbra spotlights exclusion, and the search for understanding and to be understood. Fast paced and dynamic, yet delicate and sensitive, Umbra is an invitation to pause and understand ourselves better. ’Beautifully revealing…Unforgettably good.’ Judith Mackrell, The Guardian ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Imaginative and entertainingly choreographed…The athleticism and gymnastic ability on display is exhilarating.’ Carmel Thomason, What’s On Stage ‘Ferociously athletic…uniformly excellent.’ Lynette Halewood, DanceTabs ★ ★ ★ ★