OPHELIA
A new live dance performance for Museums and Galleries
Inspired by the works of William Shakespeare,
John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti
In Autumn 2023, Pavilion Dance South West and the Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum commissioned Chhaya Collective to make a piece of work based on one of Shakespeare’s most famous couples, Hamlet and Ophelia. Leaning into themes of mental health and un/requited love, it re-imagines Ophelia through the lens of feminine empowerment.
This 20-minute duet was staged three times in the Rusell Cotes Art Gallery as part of their 'Dangerous Women' Lates programme in April 2024.
It is now available for touring from February 2025.
For further information and booking enquiries contact us below.
OPHELIA CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
KAY CROOK
Co-Director / Choreographer,
Ophelia
SEAN MOSS
Choreographer,
Hamlet
AILEEN GONSALVES
Co-Director
PDSW
Producer
OPHELIA
A selection of audience reaction in Bournemouth
“The dance was emotional, dramatic, very good”
“loved the dancing” “sensational”
“amazing dancers” “spectacular”
“Dance performance was incredible”
Elissa Killey, Learning and Engagement Officer of Russell Cotes, says:
“For a historic house environment with paintings and objects on open display, live performance or dance can be a challenge. We were reassured by Kay and Sean’s professionalism and awareness of the space and our restrictions.The performance was adapted to suit the unconventional surroundings it would take place in. The dance itself was intense, immersive and dramatically captivating. It was a highlight of the event and enjoyed by all of visitors”.