Performed by a cast of five stellar dancers, this fast-paced, challenging, contemporary production is choreographer Bawren Tavaziva’s unique take on The Seven Deadly Sins.
First performed to great acclaim in 2013, Greed is choreographer Bawren Tavaziva’s unique treatment of The Seven Deadly Sins. It deals with the interplay of money, power, and religion between African and Western cultures. We are delighted to present the piece at Arnolfini, as part of its revival tour.
Running time: 60 minutes (no interval).
Praise for Greed
‘Tavaziva Dance’s new work Greed… a phenomenal piece of contemporary dance’ – The Stage
‘The energy was… explosive’ – West End Frame
‘Tavaziva Dance’s Greed is pretty much faultless’ – Dance Hub
Cast and crew
Artistic Direction and Choreography: Bawren Tavaziva
Music and Spoken-word: Bawren Tavaziva
Costume Design: Ben Voorhaar and Sabrina Zyla of Karisma
Lighting Design: Tim Speechley
About Bawren Tavaziva
Bawren Tavaziva was born in a rural village in Zimbabwe. As Bawren reached his teens he was drawn to a dance programme that targeted talented under-privileged youngsters. Classes were given in the townships in contemporary dance, traditional dance and ballet, and Bawren was soon selected to join extra classes for the most talented.
At 18, Bawren became an apprentice for Tumbuka Dance Company, touring Africa and Europe for five years. In 1998, he moved to the UK, where he performed with Phoenix Dance, Union Dance Company, Jazzxchange, Carol Brown, and Sakoba Dance Theatre.
In 2004, Bawren’s choreography was selected as one of five finalists in the UK’s prestigious Place Prize, and as a result of his choreographic success, Bawren formed Tavaziva Dance in the same year.
2024 marks Tavaziva Dance’s 20th anniversary, and the Company’s celebrated productions include: BOY’S KHAYA (2021-23) “gives a beautiful, powerful comment drawing on his own personal experience of racism and apartheid in Zimbabwe” Carole Woddis, theatre writer and journalist; Izindava (2017-19) “spellbinding” (LondonDance.com); Africarmen (2015-17) “the dancers are dynamite” (The Guardian); Tavaziva Ten (2014) “real dynamic fireworks of movement” (London Dance); Sensual Africa (2012) “the energy is infectious” (Bachtrack); Wild Dog (2010); Heart of Darkness (2009); Chatsva (2007); Bophelo (2006); and Soul Inspired (2005).
