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press night — 19th September
preview — 18th September

DV8 Physical Theatre's new show has been co-produced by DV8 and the Royal Festival Hall in association with Dance Umbrella. Originally commissioned by Sydney 2000 Olympic Arts Festivals.

This show will only be seen in Sydney, London and Hong Kong in 2000.



is one of the most ambitious shows DV8 has ever staged since its inception 15 years ago. Featuring an impressive cast of 17 outstanding performers from all over the world, can we afford this opens the prestigious Dance Umbrella season in London on September 19th.

DV8 presents a piece about perfection and pretence; of how society measures individuals and how we, in turn, value ourselves.

"This piece is about what we think we are, and what we think we ought to be," explains director Lloyd Newson. "We camouflage ourselves in conformity, put on a mask, smile, hide and pretend, so we too are invited to the ball. But what happens to those who don't get invited, who aren't perfect, who can't pretend?"

Warning: this production may contain scenes and language of an adult nature that some people may find offensive

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