FRAY at Sadler’s Wells
FRAY, a pioneering hip hop dance theatre production explores the complex dynamics between two brothers. It blends dance, spoken word, and cutting-edge AI technology. June 21, 22 @Sadlers_Wells. Tickets: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/candybomber-fray/
THE FRAY STORY
FRAY tells the story of Tullio and Ziya. These two brothers share a deep bond. However, their connection starts to fray. Ziya, the elder brother, gets lured into a virtual game world. He is drawn in by Lucious, a captivating AI avatar. Ziya creates Lucious for a gaming contest. The contest requires building a great puzzle game. But, as Ziya dives into AI, the line between real and virtual blurs. Now, the brothers face a real-life dilemma. They must mend their frayed relationship. They learn that people are the greatest puzzles of all.
THE TEAM
FRAY unites an innovative team of creators. Writer, executive producer, and director Kate Duhamel from Candy Bomber Productions leads the project. Jonzi D, an Olivier Award-nominated lyricist, dancer, and director, serves as artistic director. He is also a founder of Breakin’ Convention and a hip hop dance pioneer. Micall Parknsn, a respected UK hip hop artist, oversees music supervision. Soweto Kinch, an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and broadcaster, contributes to the music. Ola Papiór, a dance captain with experience working with Rihanna and others, handles choreography.
The cast features eleven dynamic performers. Kieran Lai (Britain’s Got Talent, West End show & Juliet) plays Tullio. Kailon Chéry (Raye, Aitch, BirdGang LTD) plays Ziya. The cast includes Emma Houston, aka ‘Shortbread’ (finalist at Red Bull BC One UK Cypher, ZooNation), Sean Edwards (George Michael, STOMP), Fi Silverthorn (FKA Twigs, DJ Snake), Kelsey Miller (Kendrick Lamar, Stormzy), George Fairbrother (BBC headliner stage at Leeds Festival), and Jane Sekonya-John (Disney’s The Lion King).
The ensemble portrays various characters in a thrilling 90-minute performance. A vivid mix of music, dance, hip hop, spoken word, and visuals brings the real and virtual worlds to life. Tullio and Ziya struggle to understand brotherly love and humanity.
FRAY is a multi-platform experience. It includes FRAY Game, a playable video game for PCs. Players take on the role of Tullio. They navigate four challenging levels, dance battling enemies, and solving puzzles. Their goal is to reach an allegorical home. FRAY Game launches on STEAM on June 15th.