‘a masterpiece that challenges human perceptions of reality. NOW is one to get yourself fully immersed in and not to be missed’
NOW
Premiere 2024
NOW
Premiere 2024
‘Don’t miss out on this stunning, energising work’
British Theatre Guide
‘NOW’ celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Jasmin Vardimon Company.
Renowned for her fearless storytelling, cinematic physicality and a deep connection to contemporary life, Jasmin revisits iconic moments from the company’s repertoire – reimagined for today. NOW reflects on the passage of time and the power of live performance to both witness and transform the present.
Blending her signature visual language with bold new material, Jasmin crafts a compelling commentary on our ever-shifting world—balancing celebration with reflection, movement with stillness, past with present.
With a remarkable international cast and a visionary creative team, NOW is a tribute to imagination, resilience and the enduring spirit of dance theatre.
NOW is co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Kent County Council, DanceEast and the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries, University of Kent.
‘Theatrical innovation’
Seeing Dance
‘Endlessly inventive, Now is an extraordinary piece, and Jasmin Vardimon is a company worth looking out for.’
Birmingham Press
CREDITS
CONCEPT, DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY
Jasmin Vardimon MBE
CREATED WITH & PERFORMED BY
Evie Hart, Sean Moss, Hobie Schouppe, Juliette Tellier, Donny Beau Ferris, Risa Maki & Oliver Rumaizen / Andre Rebelo
SET DESIGN
Guy Bar-Amotz & Jasmin Vardimon MBE
LIGHTING & PROJECTION DESIGN
Andrew Crofts
COSTUME DESIGN
Teresa Pocas
VIDEO CONTENT
Guy Bar-Amotz & Jasmin Vardimon MBE
ANIMATION
Michael Klega
SOUND DESIGN
Jasmin Vardimon MBE
SOUND ADVISOR
Joel Cahen
MUSIC CREDITS
Alessandro Alessandroni, Caleb Arredondo, Richard Carter, Donato Dozzy, Sophia Medina & Alex Kilroy, Einstürzende Neubauten, Shida Shahabi, Nikki Nair & DJ ADHD, Ichiko Aoba, Lily Chou-Chou, The Haxan Cloak, Nigel Kennedy & English Chamber Orchestra, Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club, Margaret Leng Tan, Castanets, Dom La Nena, Nora Fisher & Marnix Dorrestein, jung jaeil & Jung Eun Hye & Budapest Scoring Orchestra and Choir
DRAMATURGY
Guy Bar-Amotz
REHEARSAL DIRECTOR
Andre Rebelo
ASSISTANT TO THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Luke Burrough
ASSISTANT PRODUCER & TOUR BOOKER
Agata Olszewska
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Harry Vella-Thompson
CAMPAIGN PHOTOGRAPHY
Ben Harries
LX PROGRAMMER
Matt Carnazza
PRODUCTION PHOTORGAPHY
Tristram Kenton
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Donovan Graphics
LENGTH
85 minutes
THANKS TO
Lumos Lighting Group
CO-COMMISSIONED BY
Gulbenkian Arts Centre/ iCCi, Sadler’s Wells & Kent County Council
ARTICLES & REVIEWS
‘a living, breathing act of storytelling…a testament to the power of live performance"
"breathtaking interplay of raw physical skill, expressive storytelling, and haunting imagery’
‘An eloquent, entertaining and arresting work that captivates from start to finish"
"An exceptional and moving work"
"Visually stunning…deeply poetic’
‘phenomenally inventive and highly skilled sequences that explore the difference between perception and reality’
'Always offering originality and fun, this is a dazzling mix that keeps you guessing—and smiling."
'Striking, playful and endlessly inventive.'
'Group sequences mesmerise with collective movement"
"Fiercely physical narratives and evocative visuals."
"theatrical innovation’
‘pure joy and stunning choreography"
"It stunningly displays Vardimon’s creativity’
‘the show exploits illusions, stimulates the imagination, and at the same time demonstrates the physical versatility and acrobatic agility of these dancers"
"simply admire, marvel at, the artistic virtuosity of these dancers’
‘imaginative space of illusions, in a celebration not just of Jasmin Vardimon's company, but of all of humanity’
‘One consistent element of Vardimon’s work is a spectacular visual appeal"
"Jasmin Vardimon has been one of British dance theatre’s leading lights for a quarter of a century"
"her own inimitable movement style and innovative directorial and choreographic concepts’
'I am simply in awe of the scope of this work, a piece which has solidified my love for dance theatre.'
'A new creation by the acclaimed choreographer revisits moments from the repertoire of her company, formed a quarter of a century ago.'
Don’t miss out on this stunning, energising work
Theatrical innovation
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Jasmin Vardimon
"Vardimon’s involvement with text and spatial illusion brings both humour and emotional depth to the theatricality of her work. But the dancing in her compelling choreography, often in unison, always in unexpected configurations, proves even more hypnotic and sustains our imagination all by itself."
Endlessly inventive, Now is an extraordinary piece, and Jasmin Vardimon is a company worth looking out for.
remarkably creative choreography
visually arresting, thought-provoking and never predictable.