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Altered Skin mixes theatre, dance and movement to create an exciting, highly physical and visual storytelling style. By representing the modern society we live in and depicting narratives that expose human experiences and behaviour, the company creates emotionally impactful work. The company's work is inspired by traditional South Asian dance form Bharatanatyam and strongly influenced by Shane Shambhu's work as a theatre-maker with Complicite's Simon McBurney.

Archive listings for Altered Skin

Work type: Dance or ballet.

Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer - T832109705

We all present different faces to the world, but some are more different than most. In this funny and visually stunning one-man show, Shane Shambhu reveals the secret life he kept from his school friends when growing up in the cultural melting pot of East London. Follow Shane's transformation from 'fat kid' to international performer as he breaks down ideas of race, language and culture. He explores his identity through funny and moving insights into the classical Indian dance form of bharatanatyam and a multi-lingual script. This is no Bollywood "raga to riches" story: this is the real deal.
26 Feb 20Jacksons Lane, Outer London :: V312
listing details L978717608

Power Games - T1596490111

Blending character-driven physical theatre with contemporary and South Asian dance, Power Games by newly-formed Altered Skin explores the forces that shape our destiny. Deepak is a wealthy banker whose life is spiralling out of control and the audience determine the outcome of his story by voting in a TV-style game show. The ensemble is led by Shane Shambhu, an east-London born dancer, actor and choreographer and Artistic Director of Altered Skin whose acting credits include Complicit?'s A Disappearing Number.
8 May 14Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457
listing details L02003388917
13 Mar 14Capstone Theatre, Liverpool :: V0538369222
listing details L01507040471

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