Redefining Hip Hop Dance Theatre: FRAY

FRAY21st June, 2024 – 22nd June, 2024Sadler’s Wells, Lilian Baylis StudioRosebery AvenueLondonEC1R 4TN The award-winning CandyBomber Productions and Jonzi D present FRAY, a unique and game-changing new production that intersects hip hop dance theatre with gaming and a conceptual AI world, coming to Sadler’s Wells’ state of the art stage at Lilian Baylis Studio for an exclusive two night run on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June, with tickets on sale now here. FRAY brings together an innovative team of creators, including writer/Executive Producer/Director Kate Duhamel of Candy Bomber Productions and the Olivier award nominated lyricist, dancer, director, founder of Breakin’ Convention and maverick hip hop dance pioneer Jonzi D, who is FRAY’s Artistic Director, with music supervision by respected UK hip hop artist Micall Parknsn, musical contributions by the award-winning saxophonist, composer and broadcaster Soweto Kinch, with choreography by dance captain Ola Papiór (Rihanna, Alexandra Burke, Olly Murs, X Factor, BRIT Awards, Netflix Dance 100). FRAY Cast FRAY tells the story of Tullio and Ziya, two deeply bonded brothers, whose connection frays as the elder brother Ziya is lured into a wondrous virtual game world by Lucious, a beguiling AI avatar character he conjures up for a gaming contest.  ...