When the systems around us crumble; where do we turn, what do we believe in, and what are we training for now?

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KNIGHTS is a movement-led performance work blending dance, theatre and documentary to explore how a generation under pressure searches for meaning when the structures and systems around them crumble. Focused on young men, and centred around gyms, fight-training centres and gaming rooms, this interdisciplinary performance explores how belief, identity and community are formed amid political, social and ideological upheaval. Responding to a wider cultural shift towards a “medieval mentality” - with a pull toward authoritarian symbols, mythic hero-figures, strongman ideals, rigid masculinities, and gym-driven self-optimisation cultures.​​​​​​​

 

The project will be developed in Spring 2026 - conducting research in training spaces, and will bring young men into a co-creation process alongside professional dancers and the creative team.

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IN DEVELOPMENT (2026). Seeking support and funding.