Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN
Hofesh Shechter’s new full-length work for his company Shechter II, IN THE BRAIN is an invitation to surrender to the music and be swept away in rhythm.
Part rave, part ritual, this performance – one of The Guardian’s theatre and dance picks for 2026 – sees dancers shattering the barrier between stage and audience, pulling you into a fevered, all-consuming experience that leaves you craving more.
Brought to life by the fierce, unstoppable energy of dance company Shechter II, this is a space to break free, where only the beat rules.
Developed from CAVE, which was originally produced by Martha Graham Company and Studio Simkin, IN THE BRAIN celebrates the spark, connection and unity found in dancing together.
Need to know
This performance contains haze, blackouts and flashing lights. Latecomers are not admitted.
IN THE BRAIN is produced by Hofesh Shechter Company and co-commissioned by Migros Culture Percentage Dance Festival Steps, Château Rouge, scène conventionnée – Annemasse, Espace 1789, scène conventionnée danse – Saint-Ouen, Scène nationale de Bourg-en-Bresse, Düsseldorf Festival!, with production support from Théâtre de la Ville Paris.
IN THE BRAIN is based on an original work called CAVE, produced by Martha Graham Company and Studio Simkin, which premiered at City Center Dance Festival, New York City, on 6 April 2022.
Hofesh Shechter Company gratefully receives support towards the delivery of Shechter II 2026. This includes core funding from The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation and the Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement and project funding from Jerwood Foundation towards Jerwood x SII – a Continued Professional Development (CPD) offer to the dancers.
Hofesh Shechter Company is supported using public funding through Arts Council England and benefits from the support of BNP Paribas Foundation for the development of its projects.
Reviews
‘superlatively talented’
The Guardian (on From England with Love)
‘You’ll fall for Hofesh Shechter’s anarchy’
The Times (on From England with Love)
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Dates & times
22 Jul – 25 Jul 2026
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55 minutes (approx)
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