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Sally Hilton. Photographed by Shirlaine Forrest.
You can read more about Sally's work as our Talent
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Sally Hilton Perez was our Talent Development Scheme artists 2022-23. She began her artistic journey with Sheba Arts back in 2018 as a performer. Since then, she has received various commissions and taken part in creative workshops and events.
In 2021, Sally was commissioned by Sheba Arts to develop the concept of 'La Nagualita'. Working in collaboration with theatre director, Maddie Wakeling, and writer/ designer, Sophie Gardiner, she created a piece of work which was initially shared at Sheba Festival 2021 in Manchester. La Nagualita tells the story of an isolated village, haunted by the mysterious ‘Nagual’, a witch that transforms into a jaguar during the New Moon. A young woman lives as an outsider in her village, where she is tormented by the villagers, and comes to terms with her destiny that is entwined with the Nagual. La Nagualita explores identity and belonging. Ancient myth and the contemporary struggle for trans equality collide in this piece of dance theatre. 'I feel massively grateful for this opportunity, and think it is wonderful that Sheba Arts made it happen. I want to take active action in making La Nagualita be performed again, and have another round of rehearsals to develop the show even further. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving us this opportunity!' Audience feedback from the 2021 performance of La Nagualita:‘This was the first time I attend a show that’s done by a refugee LGBT I hope she make the full show’ ‘It was vivid. Powerful. Well done Sally’ ‘Costumes were amazing’ |
La Nagualita in 2023
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In 2023, Sally was again commissioned by Sheba Arts to develop La Nagualita even further. We supported Sally with fundraising and production of this amazing piece. The work was developed collaboratively with four other performers from Latin American countries, each with lived experience of migration. The final sharing was the closing event of Sheba Festival 2023 at the Instituto Cervantes.
You can read more about the event and festival here. Audience feedback from the 2023 performance of La Nagualita:“Value for money was very inclusive” “Love you guys so much, thank you” “Really great to see this show developed. What next for the show? Great merch idea - ‘I Am Nagual’ T-shirts.” |
2023 Performance Credits
Produced by Sheba Arts as part of Sheba Festival 23 Performed at Cervantes Institute on 21 July 2023 Starring:
Produced by Nuria Lopez Costume Design by Sophia Gardiner Sound Design by Jova Bagioli Reyes |
