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Ink - T555618540Dimitris Papaioannou performs in his latest work, INK. This hyper-visual dance theatre is a succession of dream images at breakneck speed. Enter an enigmatic water world in which a duet transforms into a duel under the influence of mythical primal forces. A man tries to bring order to his swamped universe: a fragile balancing act that only he can perform. Until a young visitor emerges from all that water. A nightmarish manhunt ensues, testing the limits of reality. Who is this intruder? Expect floods of water, a golden wheat field, an octopus, and sci-fi horror vibes. A true master of visual spectacle, his sell out runs at Sadler's Wells (The Great Tamer, Transverse Orientation) are a testament to his unique reputation. UK Premiere | |
| 28 Feb 24 to 2 Mar 24 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L02098423177 |
Transverse Orientation - T246047336Three years after his sold-out debut at Sadler's Wells with the Olivier-nominated The Great Tamer, Dimitris Papaioannou returns with his latest work Transverse Orientation, co-commissioned by Dance Umbrella and Sadler's Wells. Papaioannou explores existential themes, mining mythology and art history to conjure vivid and often humorous imagery. Taking inspiration from the natural behaviour of moths to seek light, Transverse Orientation follows the human compulsion to find meaning on the journey of life. With a background in fine arts, Papaioannou's creations blur theatre, experimental choreography and live performance to transform bodies and objects by illusion. Coming to international prominence following his direction of the 2004 Olympic ceremonies in Athens, his work has been seen by audiences across the world. | |
| 21 Oct 21 to 23 Oct 21 | The Lilian Baylis Theatre, Inner London :: V236 listing details L1572420451 |
The Great Tamer - T0217547334Inspired by the words of Homer and the work of the old masters, from El Greco to Rembrandt, Papaioannou builds macabre still lifes, dreamlike images and nightmarish creations with ten performers, his magical stagecraft and the shifting floor. Papaioannou's return to Dance Umbrella, following Primal Matter in 2016, marks his first work to be performed at Sadler's Wells. Contains nudity.Director Dimitris Papaioannou. Design Tina Tzoka. Costume Aggelos Mendis. Lighting Evina Vassilakopoulou. Sound Giwrgos Poulios. Sound Kostas Michopoulos. Music Johann Strauss II. Adapted by Stephanos Droussiotis (music adaptation). Design Nectarios Dionysatos (Sculpture Design). Director Tina Papanikolaou (Assistant / Creative Executive Producer). Director Steaphanos Droussiotis (Assistant). Director Pavlina Andriopoulou (Rehearsal Director). | |
| 16 Oct 18 to 17 Oct 18 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L1513904445 |
Primal Matter - T1745412017In Primal Matter Greek artist Dimitris Papaioannou employs the simplest of means - the human body - in a personal response to the new political, social and ethical realities of today's Europe. Throughout the work the two performers struggle between matter and mind, creator and creation. Moving through a series of identities and attitudes they manipulate their bodies into intriguing, unsettling and witty images. | |
| 12 Oct 16 to 14 Oct 16 | General, Outer London :: V1087 listing details L01878250869 |
