THE HEAT

PREMIERE MAY 2025

Sadlers Wells, London- 22nd & 23rd May 2025

The Lowry, Manchester- 3rd June 2025

THE HEAT had its first outing at South East Dance in March to open Undisciplined Festival.

“More than a week later and The Heat by Becky Namgauds is still etched in my mind like a static TV, buzzing continuously. This surreal new dance theatre work made me laugh, hold my breath, clutch onto my seat and release my breath in relief. The Heat is real, and explores the desires and feelings that we repress as women living in this bizarre world. In 2025, it is very relatable.”

REVIEW BY DANCE ART JOURNAL

“It’s enrapturing, seeing someone move through an eerie corner sequestered away in the human physique. It’s what The Heat manages successfully, a delicate balance between the recognisable surface and hidden rebellion. Violent, funny and curiously sad, The Heat is a work that will linger in the mind long after is has ended.”

Review of THE HEAT by Dive Dance

THE TEAM

Director & Choreographer - Becky Namgauds

Made in collaboration with and performed by - Masumi Saito, Caroline Reece, Bonni Bogya, Bea Bidault and Yen-Ching Lin & Becky Namgauds

Set Design - Yimei Zhao

Musical Composition and sound design- Domenico Angarano

Ligting Designer - Zoe Ritchie

Costume Design - Yimei Zhao in collaboration with Becky Namgauds

Outside Eye & Rehearsal Director - Steph McMann

Text and Dramaturgical Support - Pepa Duartes

R&D Dramaturgical and creative support - Miranda Cromwell

Production Manager - Daria Lipinska

Creative Producer - Ciara Lynch

Associate Producer - Steph Be

Assistant Producer - Sahara Vuong

Reheasal Stage Manager - Chloe ‘Alex’ Alexander

Pastoral Care- Katye Coe

Physio - Lukę Bradshaw at Warrior Sports

THE HEAT is funded by Arts Council England, Co-commissioned by Sadlers Wells and South East Dance and supported by The Mill Co Rose Lipman Building and Centre 151. With thanks to Battersea Arts Centre and Studio Wayne McGregor.