It begins in darkness

Credits: Conceived and directed by: Seke Chimutengwende Choreography and text: Seke Chimutengwende with the dancers Dancers: Isaac Ouro-Gnao, Adrienne Ming, Mayowa Ogunnaike, Kassichana Okene-Jameson and Natifah White Created with input from Alethia Antonia Original cast: Rhys Dennis and Rose Sall Sao Dramaturgy: Charlie Ashwell Lighting design: Marty Langthorne Costume design: Annie Pender Composer: Aisha Orazbayeva Double-bass on soundscore: Hugo Abraham Sound technician: Michael Picknett Vocal coaching: Randolph Matthews Research consultant for the R&D phase: Sita Balani Production: Lucia Fortune-Ely, Metal and Water Producer 2022 and 2023 Tour Planning: Eve Veglio-Hüner

Company teachers: Seke Chimutengwende, Shannelle Fergus

Supported by: Arts Council England Project Grants, The Place, Dance4, Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Impermanence, Bluecoat, University of Roehampton, Sadler’s Wells and Chats Palace Initial support from Wainsgate Dances, Battersea Arts Centre and Newstead Abbey/ Dancing Museums Thanks to mayfield brooks, Sally Blackburn-Daniels, Tim Etchells, Clare Finburgh Delijani, Anne Greene, Mary Pearson and Eve Veglio-Hüner Seke’s website: https://www.sekechimutengwende.com/