Sutra April 27, 2010

Celebrated Flemish/Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui presents a dance work inspired by the skill, strength and spirituality of Buddhist Shaolin monks. He has collaborated closely with Turner Prize-winning artist Antony Gormley, who has created a design consisting of 21 wooden boxes, repositioned during the performance to create a striking, ever changing on-stage environment.

Featuring 17 Monks directly from the original Shaolin Temple in China, the piece also includes a beautiful brand new score for piano, percussion and strings by Polish composer Szymon Brzóska, which is played live.

A Sadler’s Wells Production. Co-produced with Athens Festival, Festival de Barcelona Grec, Grand Théãtre de Luxembourg, La Monnaie Brussels Festival d’Avignon, Fondazione Musica per Roma and Shaolin Cultural Communications Company.

“Exceeds even our highest expectations” ***** The Times

Sanjoy Roy gave Sutra 4 stars in The Guardian on 17 March – read the review here.

AGE GUIDANCE: All Ages