Theatre of Dreams
By Hofesh Shechter Company
Co-Presented by Luminato Festival and TO Live
Supported by Kiki and Ian Delaney and Joan and Jerry Lozinski
With assistance from TO Live
Curtains open and close, revealing scenes of spellbinding surrealism where the unexpected unfolds at every turn. As dancers move across the stage, reality begins to blur—are you witnessing a dream or a nightmare? Theatre of Dreams pulls audiences into a surreal, unpredictable world where imagination and subconscious collide.
Choreographed by Hofesh Shechter, the work blends intricate movement with an electronic sonic score infused with elements of jazz and bossa nova, creating a soundscape as dynamic and surprising as the dancers themselves. Exploring the chaos of our subconscious, hopes, and fears, the piece offers a mirror into the psyche of humanity—every movement resonating with emotion, rocked to your core by the music.
With lighting design by long-time collaborator Tom Visser, witness a dreamlike world come alive, where what you expect is constantly overturned and imagination takes center stage.
Astonishingly beautiful. Constantly inventive. Utterly engaging.
Content warning: Some nudity, haze, intermittent loud music, and moments of blackout.
