Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / Antony Gormley / Shaolin Monks - Sutra
Winner of the prestigious Ballettanz Production of the Year award, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s remarkable collaboration with Antony Gormley and monks from the Shaolin Temple makes a triumphant return to Sadler’s Wells.
- "This new Sadler's Wells production exceeds even our highest expectations" *****
- THE TIMES
- "Mesmerising and magical" ****
- EVENING STANDARD
Performed 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.
- "Impossible to resist. Astounding"
- LE MONDE, France
- "A sophisticated work of art. Beyond entertainment, it offers the audience a sense of harmony and tranquility"
- ETHNOS, Greece
- "This unique, profoundly imagined show takes the concept of cultural exchange to a whole new level" *****
- THE GUARDIAN
Sadler's Wells Theatre
13 - 26 Mar 2010
Ticket office:
0844 412 4300
How to find us
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
Performance times
Sat 13 - Wed 17 & Mon 22 - Fri 26 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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