Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / Antony Gormley / Monks from the Shaolin Temple - Sutra
Sutra is now on tour, see full date list here.
- "This new Sadler’s Wells production exceeds even our highest expectations" *****
- THE TIMES read full story
- "This unique, profoundly imagined show takes the concept of cultural exchange to a whole new level" *****
- THE GUARDIAN read full story
- "Phenomenal acrobatic feats" ****
- METRO
- "A tremendously captivating evening that inspires a childlike wonder" ****
- DAILY EXPRESS
- "Mesmerising and Magical" ****
- EVENING STANDARD
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui takes a completely different direction with this brand new Sadler’s Wells production Sutra, which is inspired by the skill, strength and spirituality of Buddhist Shaolin Monks. He has collaborated closely with Antony Gormley who creates a constructed environment for the performers, employing light to dramatic effect. Polish composer Szymon Brzóska has created a brand new score for piano, percussion and strings.
Check out new photos from rehearsals at the Shaolin Temple in China.
- "As a child, Bruce Lee was a role model; not just the characters he portrayed, but the man himself and the world-view he embodied. When he spoke about martial arts, about drawing from nature, from elemental forces, it rang true. Through him, I delved deeper into Kung-Fu, to the Shaolin school of chan Buddhism. Later in life, as a choreographer and a dancer, I was inspired by the Shaolin understanding of movement, their complete identification with the living beings around them, and that remarkable ability to become the essence of a tiger, crane or snake"
- Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
By visiting the Shaolin Temple in China, and working with the Shaolin Monks over several months, Larbi follows a life-long interest by exploring the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition, its relationship with Kung-Fu, and its position within a contemporary context.
Lead Sponsor DLA Piper. Season Partner Xchanging
Please note, children under 5 will not admitted to this event
Sidi Larbi talks to londondance.com about Sutra
Related Sites
antonygormley.com
MySpace.com - Szymon Brzóska
Extracts from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's China diary (guardian.co.uk)
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