MADHEAD
In 2018, Botis received his second commission from National Youth Dance Company, the UK’s flagship organisation for young dancers, run by Sadler’s Wells.
National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) bring their new work created by acclaimed 2018/19 guest artistic director and 2018 Olivier Award winner, Botis Seva. Thirty-eight of the UK’s best young dancers present a unique evening fusing contemporary dance, physical theatre and hip hop. Botis Seva’s choreographic style combined with the young dancers’ energy and talent produces an enthralling and energetic production.
Guest Artistic Director and Choreographer Botis Seva
Assistants to the Choreographer Jordan Douglas, Joshua Nash, Ezra Owen, Victoria Shulungu
Composer Torben Lars Sylvest
Costume Designer Ryan Dawson-Laight
Costume Supervisor Kingsley Hall
Costume Makers Kate Adeney, Jordan Edwards, Gabrielle Selwyn Smith
Lighting Design and Technical Production Manager Adam Carrée
“The theme of MADHEAD is youth’s right to be heard … NYDC has every reason to feel proud!”
“MADHEAD is about young people trying to communicate what they feel in their minds, but they do it in a sometimes subtle way. As young people they see the truth in front of them, and they’re trying to communicate as hard as they can to get their point across. That they shouldn’t be treated like babies. They need respect. When they’re treated like kids, we get kids. Treat them like human beings — like adults. And let them speak their truth”
NYDC MADHEAD Documentary
MADHEAD – The Film
