“Fagin’s Twist, is a daring, dynamic and hugely enjoyable rethink of a much loved Victorian tale."

-The Times, Debra Craine

“High energy, precision crafted choreography creates a dark twist on a classic tale.”

-The Stage, Rachel Elderkin

 

The narrative tells the story of Fagin and Bill Sykes’ childhood, imagining how it may have resembled Oliver’s. They are corrupted by greed and worn down by poverty. When the audience meets Oliver – a vulnerable child – it seems impossible that he will be able to break out of this cycle, and indeed in Avant Garde Dance’s version there is no fairy tale ending. Oliver is heir to Fagin and Bill’s criminal enterprise, and it is ambiguous whether Oliver is more victim or victor.The show illuminates character and story through dynamic, textured duets and group choreography. The style is influenced by hip-hop but it has a distinctive contemporary edge.

 

 

Avant Garde Dance

 

Avant Garde Dance Company is at the forefront of London’s innovative Hip-hop/Contemporary Dance scene. The company was founded in 2001 and is led by Artistic Director Tony Adigun. Having gained extensive experience in the world of commercial dance Tony set out to transform a group of hip-hop dancers into a unique company that could also explore contemporary influences and create a more unusual, abstract and artistic practice. The company’s dynamic performances explore a myriad of styles, themes and media, whilst embracing different genres and forms of music, dance, literature, circus and digital work.