Obscura

A bold and original double-bill dance performance from Manchester’s award-winning Company Chameleon, Obscura explores both the light and darkness that can be found in the hidden corners of self and society.

See two powerful dance performances back-to-back

Umbra

Latin for shadow, Umbra explores the idea of those aspects of ourselves that we do not wish to share with others (or even ourselves) and spotlights the aspects of exclusion, the search for understanding and the desire to be understood.

Refuse

Refuse explores ideas relating to migration, asylum and displacement. It follows five performers on a perilous journey in search of refuge. Inspired by Géricault’s iconic painting The Raft of the Medusa, this visceral work exposes the harsh realities faced by asylum seekers and displaced people today.

Presented together in Obscura, both performances showcase Chameleon’s gift for creating socially relevant, thought-provoking and visually captivating dance performance. This is dance that will move you, stir you and leave you reflecting after the final step.

Reviews for Company Chameleon

'Beautifully revealing... unforgttably good.' Judith Mackrell, The Guardian  ★ ★ ★ ★

'Imaginative and entertainingly choreographed... The athleticism and gymnastic ability on display is exhilarating.' Carmel Tomason, What's On Stage

‘Ferociously athletic…uniformly excellent.’ Lynette Halewood, DanceTabs ★ ★ ★ ★

‘Poignant & emotionally satisfying. Each movement spoke 1000 words. ’ London Dance

‘Constantly engaging & high energy but with a human face.’ Maggie Foyer, Seeing Dance

‘The company’s movement style is athletic, with a strong and energetic physicality.’
Rachel Elderkin, Exeuent magazine