DV8

DV8 Physical  Theatre

Lloyd Newson

DV8 Physical Theatre was formed in 1986 by Lloyd Newson, Lloyd Newson, Newson studied psychology and social work at Melbourne University. During that time he became interested in dance, he then received full scholarship at London Contemporary Dance School. Before DV8 Physical Theatre  was founded in 1986, Newson danced and/or choreographed with many companies including Modern Dance Ensemble, Impulse Dance Theatre/New Zealand Ballet Company and  many more.

About DV8

After forming DV8 Newson then went on to produce 18 dance pieces, all of which have toured internationally, and 4 award-winning films for television featuring the types of modern day dance. Critics have said that Lloyd Newson’s work  definitely breaks down the barriers between dance, theatre, and personal politics, touching on many taboo topics.    DV8 has commissioned set designers and living composers for its works, helping investigate the relationship between body, architecture and music.

DV8 insists on the importance of challenging our preconceptions of what dance can, and should, address. DV8 Physical Theatre receives regular funding from Arts Council England and is an Artsadmin associate company. DV8 has also received project support from The British Council. DV8 is a member of the ITC and Dance UK. Which are achievements in itself and signifies the importance of DV8. 

”As is usual with DV8, the thematic idea is explored in movement of extraordinary invention, breathtaking risks involving split-second timing, astonishing strength and stamina.” - London Evening Standard

Latest 

JOHN is a new verbatim dance-theatre work by Lloyd Newson, Artistic Director of DV8 Physical Theatre. Newson interviewed more than 50 men asking them frank questions about love and sex. One of those men was John.What emerged was a story that is both extraordinary and touching.  Years of crime, drug use and struggling to survive lead John on a search where his life converges with others in an unexpected place, unknown by most. JOHN authentically depicts real-life stories, where movement and spoken word combine to create an intense, moving and poignant theatrical experience.