Sutra - T752227922Seen by over 160,000 people worldwide in 55 cities across 27 countries, this critically acclaimed collaboration between choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Turner Prize-winning sculptor Antony Gormley and 17 Buddhist monks from the Shaolin Temple in China is a breathtaking spectacle of athleticism, exploring the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition and its relationship with kung fu within a contemporary context. Running time: 70mins (no interval) | |
3 Apr 13 to 6 Apr 13 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L02003006667 |
Sutra - T0633522036Performed by 17 monks from the original Shaolin Temple in China, with dancer Ali Thabet in the role originally performed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Sutra is a fascinating exploration of the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition, its relationship with Kung-Fu, and its position within a contemporary context. With a striking set design consisting of 21 wooden boxes by Turner prize-winning artist Antony Gormley and a beautiful score by Polish composer Szymon Brzóska, which is played live, Sutra has delighted audiences and critics alike, both at its Sadler's Wells world premiere in 2008 and on tour around the world.Design Antony Gormley. Music Szymon Brzoska. Performer Ali Thabet. | |
13 Mar 10 to 26 Mar 10 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L0913849193 |
Sutra - T1477685284Celebrated Flemish/Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui is one of Europe's most exciting dancer-choreographers. For Sutra he once again joins forces with Turner Prize-winning artist Antony Gormley, who has created a striking design consisting of 21 wooden boxes, which shift and evolve into an ever-changing environment - moving the action from a vast ocean, to the petals of a lotus flower, before smashing against each other with gut-wrenching force. Polish composer Szymon Brzóska has created a beautiful new score for piano, percussion and strings, which is played live. Performed by 17 monks from the original Shaolin Temple in China, along with Larbi himself, Sutra is a fascinating exploration of the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition, its relationship with Kung-Fu, and its position within a contemporary context. | |
30 Jun 09 to 4 Jul 09 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01457081969 |
Sutra - T353140492[Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui] takes a completely different direction with this brand new Sadler’s Wells production, 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 will also create a brand new score for piano, percussion and strings. 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 contextDesign Antony Gormley. Choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Music Szymon Brzoska. Performer Ali Ben Lotfi Thabe. | |
27 May 08 to 31 May 08 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L972286016 |