Sadler's Wells Theatre

Selected show

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / Antony Gormley / monks from the Shaolin Temple - Sutra

An undoubted highlight of last season, Sutra returns to Sadler's Wells having performed to sell-out audiences across the world, giving UK audiences a second chance to see this stunning collaboration.

"This new Sadler's Wells production exceeds even our highest expectations *****"
THE TIMES

"This unique, profoundly imagined show takes the concept of cultural exchange to a whole new level *****"
THE GUARDIAN

Celebrated 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.

"Mesmerising and Magical ****"
THE EVENING STANDARD

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30 Jun - 4 Jul 2009

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Ticket office:

0844 412 4300

How to find us

Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN

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Performance times

Tue - Sat at 7.30pm

Running time

1 hr (no interval)

Tickets

£10 - £35

Group Discounts
Groups 8+ 20% off stalls seats for most performances. more »

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Please Note: Under 5s are not admitted to this event. more »