About the show

Landscapes brings together three powerful solos that reveal Russell Maliphant’s distinctive artistry: dialogues between movement, light, and sound, through collaboration with his team of award-winning artists.

In A Landscape (performed by Maliphant) transforms textiles into shifting environments that reshape the stage before our eyes. With lighting by Panagiotis Tomaras, and a score by Dana Fouras, costumes and cloth by Stevie Stewart, each become extensions of the choreography itself. Light blurs and multiplies the image of the dancer – material and light merge seamlessly.

The iconic solo Two is performed by celebrated dancer Alina Cojocaru, whose virtuosic presence brings a unique dynamism to this work. Constrained within a square of light, the dancer builds momentum partnering with the light, driven by Andy Cowton’s rhythmic score and Michael Hulls’ sculptural light, with costume by Stevie Stewart.

Afterlight, performed by the exceptional Daniel Proietto, was commissioned by Sadler’s Wells as part of In the Spirit of Diaghilev and hailed a “miniature masterpiece” (The Telegraph). Inspired by the drawings and legacy of Vaslav Nijinsky, it draws on motifs of circles and spirals, echoing Nijinsky’s geometric sketches and his own distinct approach to movement. Set to Erik Satie’s Gnossiennes 1-4 the cyclical, meditative structures create a perfect counterpart in this emotionally transformative piece.

Together these solos form Landscapes: an evening that is transformative, where pure aesthetic elements merge into a sensory world resonating far beyond the stage.

About Russell Maliphant Dance Company

Russell Maliphant Dance Company was established in 1996 as a framework for initiating productions and working with its own ensemble of dancers. Since its founding, the company has received two Laurence Olivier Awards, three South Bank Show Awards, and three Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards for Best Modern Choreography, as well as one for Best Independent Company, among many other national and international awards and nominations.

Russell Maliphant’s work is characterised by a distinctive approach to flow and energy, alongside an ongoing exploration of the relationship between movement, light, and music.

He has collaborated with Michael Hulls on over 45 creations to date, and has worked with Dana Fouras on multiple projects since 1996, as a dancer, composer and creative collaborator. His first collaboration with Panagiotis Tomaras was in 2018 and In A Landscape is the 5th piece they have created together. Both Russell Maliphant and Michael Hulls are Associate Artists of Sadler’s Wells.

Artistic Team & Credits

In A Landscape

Choreographer/Director Russell Maliphant
Performer Russell Maliphant
Lighting Design Panagiotis Tomaras
Music Dana Fouras
Costume Design Stevie Stewart
Rehearsal Director Dana Fouras
Technical & Production Manager Tom Curtis
Stage Manager Stuart Comley
Operations & Project Management Elena Popova

Afterlight

Choreographer/Director Russell Maliphant
Performer Daniel Proietto
Lighting Design Michael Hulls
Video Animation Design Jan Urbanowski
Music Erik Satie‘s “Gnossiennes 1-4,” performed by Dustin Gledhill
Costume Design Stevie Stewart
Collaborative Assistant / Rehearsal Director Dana Fouras
Technician & Production Manager Tom Curtis
Stage Manager Stuart Comley
Operations & Project Management Elena Popova

Two

Choreographer / Director Russell Maliphant
Performer Alina Cojocaru
Lighting Design Michael Hulls
Music Andy Cowton
Costume Design Stevie Stewart
Collaborative Assistant/Rehearsal Director Dana Fouras
Technician & Production Management Tom Curtis
Stage Manager Stuart Comley
Operations & Project Manager Elena Popova