Inspired creation and brutal destruction in Jasmin Vardimon's 7734 at Exeter Northcott

Sadler’s Wells associate artist Jasmin Vardimon and her company return to Exeter Northcott on Tuesday  and Wednesday, November 2 and 3 to present Jasmin’s new dance theatre production 7734.

Jasmin is a leading force in British dance theatre and one of three female Sadler’s Wells associate artists out of a total 13. Throughout her body of work she has illustrated the power to grip, surprise and seduce audiences and has developed a strongly individual choreographic voice, resulting in a loyal following particularly among younger generations, as well as sell-out performances across the UK and internationally. This will be the company’s third visit to Exeter Northcott – previous productions included Justitia last year and Yesterday in 2008.

7734 addresses the paradox of man’s capacity for inspired creation and for brutal destruction. Living with stories of the Second World War experienced by her family and friends, Jasmin explores the concept of inherited pain and inherited memories in a world that threatens the very existence of mankind.

These themes are explored with a soundtrack that features Wagner, Brian Eno, Shostakovitch and Deathprod, as well as sound and visuals that create a backdrop of falling bombs and a wind stormed beach.

Choreographed and directed by Jasmin, 7734 is created with and performed by a company of nine international performers: Luke Burrough, Tim Casson, Olga Clavel-Gimeno, Sam Coren, Mafalda Deville, Esteban Fourmi, David Lloyd, Yunkyung Song, Elena Stavropoulou.

Jasmin  was born and grew up on a Kibbutz in central Israel. She joined the Kibbutz Dance Company of Israel and in 1997 she moved to London where she founded the Jasmin Vardimon Company was founded. She has won numerous awards including the prestigious Jerwood Award for Choreography and in 2006 she was appointed Associate Artist of Sadler’s Wells.

It’s been a big year for Jasmin, with 2010 seeing the world premiere of 7734; her company’s first tour in Israel; and a commission by The Royal Opera House for the choreography of a new production of Wagner’s Tannhäuser by Tim Albery, opening in December.

7734 is performed at Exeter Northcott as part of a UK and international tour. The production premiered at Brighton Dome on September 23 and will see the company’s debut performance on the Sadler’s Wells main stage at the end of November.

To book, go the the Exeter Northcott site

To whet your appetite here’s a short clip of what to expect