BirdGang Ltd, the award-winning UK-based creative company specialising in hip-hop dance theatre, proudly presents HATCHWORK 25 – an evening showcasing innovative new work from emerging movement architects. The performance, which represents the culmination of an intensive 360 degree two-week residency for eight artists, takes place at Stanley Arts on Saturday 1st February 2025.
Supported by Stanley Arts, Idlewild Trust and Arts Council England, HATCHWORK 25 continues BirdGang Ltd’s mission of championing the next generation of choreographers by offering eight selected artists a platform to explore and share experimental pieces with the public for the very first time. During the residency, participants engage in workshops and receive mentorship from BirdGang Ltd’s industry-leading Movement Architects and Directors.
With guidance from specialists in sound, lighting, and set design, as well as business development coaching, the artists delve deep into the creative process, honing their craft and gaining tools to shape the future and legacy of their work.
HATCHWORK 25 is more than just a residency; it’s a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in the creative process, experimenting with diverse methods and pushing the boundaries of dance with introduction to film and immersive technologies. BirdGang Ltd’s goal is to provide these artists with not only a platform but also the mentorship and resources they need to envision and expand their artistic journeys.
The event includes two showcase opportunities:
- Public Performance – On Saturday 1st February 2025 guests can witness fresh work, engage with emerging talent, and provide valuable feedback that supports the artists’ growth.
- Industry Showcase – An invite only sharing day on Monday 3rd February 2025, designed for venues, producers, and programmers to discover and support new talent, fostering connections that can help propel the selected artists’ careers.
The HATCHWORK programme reflects BirdGang Ltd’s commitment to fostering innovation in hip-hop theatre and multidisciplinary art forms, giving participants access to extensive mentorship and the space to experiment with new mediums and techniques. Since its inception, HATCHWORK has evolved as a launchpad for artists, empowering them to develop groundbreaking work that contributes to the ever-evolving landscape of hip hop theatre and the performing arts.
£10 – £13 Early Bird, Advance and Concession tickets are now available for the Public Performance at Stanley Arts, 12 S Norwood Hill, London SE25 6AB.
For those interested in attending the industry showcase, apply here.
About BirdGang Ltd
BirdGang Ltd are movement architects, bringing their spirit craft and live experiences to brands, audiences and pupils around the world. An award-winning UK-based creative company with Hip Hop dance art forms in their DNA, that creates, teaches and distributes avant-garde dance content for stage, theatre, TV and film.
BirdGang Ltd have worked with companies, artists and brands including Jungle, Adidas, Mariah Carey, Diversity, Alexandra Burke, Wiley, Beyoncé, Coldplay, Zara Larsson, Disney Studios, Robbie Williams, BMW Red Bull, BBC Sounds and ITV, creating unforgettable moments for viewers.
BirdGang Ltd led by Simeon Qsyea, Ukweli Roach and Kendra Horsburgh tell thought-provoking stories and paint vivid, striking images with an aim to create positive social change. Guided by the ethos that dance, like all art forms, must use a knowledge of its past, fused with previously unexplored possibilities, BirdGang Ltd’s mission is to demonstrate that there is an evolving hip hop culture of great artistic and intellectual depth that influences the creation of multidisciplinary work across the contemporary arts.
AAHEHOP. FLOCK. COMMIT.
Photo by Jahvin Morgan Photography from HATCHWORK 24
