Creative Team
The creative team behind Three & Four Quarters.
Mats Ek
Choreographer
Javier De Frutos
Choreographer
Luca Silvestrini
Choreographer
Born in Jesi, Italy, Luca graduated in Performing Arts at Bologna University. In 1995, he moved to London to complete his dance training at Laban. His choreography dates from 1997, when he co-founded Protein Dance. As its Artistic Director he is known for idiosyncratic dance theatre work provoked by deep connections with the everyday, recognised by Protein being awarded Best Independent Company at the National Dance Awards 2011.
Didy Veldman
Choreographer
Didy Veldman ’67 trained at the Scapino Academy in Amsterdam. She has danced with Scapino Ballet, Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and Rambert Dance Company, working with international choreographers such as Jiri Kylian, Mats Ek, Ohad Naharin and Christopher Bruce, amongst others.
Fabrice Serafino
Designer
Fabrice’s theatre experience includes 15 years as a dancer for various internationally renowned companies. In September 2004, he left dancing to attend the prestigious Motley Theatre Design Course. Since then, he has designed extensively for theatre, dance and opera.
Simon Bennison
Lighting Designer
From Lancashire, trained in music in Manchester, lighting and design at RADA and the Yale School of Drama, and architecture at the University of North London. He has designed lighting and collaborated on productions for dance, ballet, theatre, opera, artists and events. His work has been filmed for the BBC and also nominated for awards in Scotland and Russia.