{"id":12193,"date":"2026-03-12T12:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hessisches-staatsballett.de\/?post_type=nb_production&p=12193"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:47:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:47:02","slug":"hamlet-dada-masilo-the-dance-factory","status":"publish","type":"nb_production","link":"https:\/\/www.hessisches-staatsballett.de\/en\/stuecke\/hamlet-dada-masilo-the-dance-factory\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamlet: Dada Masilo \/ The Dance Factory"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The widely acclaimed South African choreographer Dada Masilo<\/strong>, known for her powerful reinterpretations of classical works such as Swan Lake<\/em>, Giselle<\/em>, and The Rite of Spring<\/em>, has reimagined Shakespeare\u2019s tragedy as a one-hour dance theatre piece.<\/p>\n

From the perspective of the young Ophelia, the audience is invited to explore the causes of her ultimate despair. Masilo\u2019s interpretation examines misogyny and manipulation and seeks to make Ophelia\u2019s descent into madness understandable.<\/p>\n

Drawing on classical ballet, African dance, and historical dance forms, the work is based on an original composition by Thuthuka Sibisi, alongside music by Ann Masina (vocals), Leroy Mapholo (violin), and Mpho Mothiba (percussion).<\/p>\n

Hamlet<\/em> premiered in July 2024 at ImPulsTanz in Vienna and has since been performed worldwide. Shortly after the premiere, Masilo passed away unexpectedly in December 2024. The piece will tour for the final time as part of the International May Festival.<\/p>\n

With the kind support of Joburg Ballet and Moving Into Dance.<\/p>\n

Dance piece after William Shakespeare
Co-produced by: Sadler\u2019s Wells, London<\/p>\n

Age recommendation: 12+<\/p>\n

Duration: approx. 1 hour, no intermission
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Choreography:<\/strong> Dada Masilo
Music Composition & Musical Direction:<\/strong> Thuthuka Sibisi \/ Leroy Mapholo \/ Ann Masina \/ Mpho Mothiba
Acting Coaching:<\/strong> Dorothy Ann Gould
Costume Concept:<\/strong> Dada Masilo \/ Suzette le Sueur
Costume Production:<\/strong> Tailor Me \/ We Two \/ Rose Maille
Lighting:<\/strong> Suzette le Sueur
Sound:<\/strong> Tebogo Moloto
Production:<\/strong> Khameleon Kreatives<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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