Interviews

The Human Behind the Dance: An interview with Pichet Klunchun on 'No.60'

Ahead of Pichet Klunchun Dance Company (PKDC)’s performance of the duet No.60 at The Place, we interview Thai contemporary choreographer Pichet Klunchun on his perspective on Thai culture, Khon classical dance, and the process behind creating No.60. Danced as a duet between Klunchun and company member Kornkarn “Gade” Rungsawang, No.60 focuses on six principles behind Khon, and fifty-nine traditional positions that form the basis of rigorous training in Khon. The final outcome

Janejira Matthews

May 198 min read

'Woo Woolf' Unveiled – an interview with Ensemble Not Found

Woo Woolf , a devised performance by the migrant-led group Ensemble Not Found, invites you to step not just into a theatre, but into a dreamscape where time, language, and identity shimmer and dissolve like water. With its imminent staging in a few days, this multilingual work is poised to intrigue, provoke, and move all who encounter it. From “A Room” to a Space of One’s Own The genesis of Woo Woolf is rooted in the ensemble’s shared admiration for Virginia Woolf’s writings

Elspeth Chan

Nov 8, 20253 min read

Deciphering Movements and Translating Differences – an interview with Jean Abreu and Naishi Wang

Blending movement, spoken word, and visual artistry, the thought-provoking duet Deciphers will arrive at The Coronet Theatre, inviting audiences into a world where translation is physical, emotional, and deeply personal. Created and performed by acclaimed dance artists Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu, Deciphers explores the shifting meanings of identity, translation, and migration in their lived experiences: China to Canada for Naishi, Brazil to the UK for Jean. In this intervie

Elspeth Chan

Oct 18, 202513 min read