WHAT IS 2LUCK DOING
AKRAM KHAN COMPANY
gnosis
Jan-Feb 2012
Gnosis is a new work by Akram Khan in which he combines his classical Indian and contemporary dance roots. It begins with Khan revisiting the classical motifs of two earlier solos, Polaroid Feet and Tarana. We follow him on a pathway of transformation, culminating in a shattering conclusion. Pursuing the idea of the ‘knowledge within’, it is an exploration of the inner and outer battles of characters, the human and the godly.
Vertical Road
Jan – March 2012 & Sept – Oct 2012
Inspired by stories of angels as found in different cultures, faiths and mythologies. Drawing on Middle Eastern folklore and philosophy, it investigates the notion of the Arabic word ‘zenith’ or ‘vertical line’, the highest point reached by a celestial body.
MAZOWSZE
The Magnificent State Song and Dance Ensemble of Poland
Western Tour Jan – Feb, 2012
“There is nothing greater than Mazowsze!”
The New York Times
Mazowsze is a thrilling display of dazzling movement, vibrant color and stunning beauty.
“ Compared to this, dances like the can-can seem to stand still.” The Guardian, UK
COISCÉIM
Faun
Spring 2012
Audiences rioted when they saw Nijinsky’s first ballet. Mixing Debussy’s famous score with Queen, choreographer, David Bolger asks, if nothing shocks us any more, how can we ever really break free?
“This Faun is sensual, art deco-like, erotic and quite possibly the most beautiful contemporary dance you’ll see all year” – Metro ****
“…bone-shakingly sexy…playful…amazing…such a sensuous and beautiful experience to watch…a post punk piece…terrific” RTE The View
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE
Ann Boleyn
Fall 2011
**** ‘The Tudor pack at their most snarling, scheming, ribald, pleasure-seeking and gaily entertaining.’
Daily Telegraph
**** ‘Howard Brenton’s lively new drama illuminates the Globe in John Dove’s exuberant production.’ Time Out
The Comedy of Errors
(Special touring package)
Fall 2011
Shakespeare’s Globe on Tour reinvents Elizabethan touring theatre for the 21st century. Using a stage design inspired by images from the time, the Globe’s travelling players recreate all the fun and excitement of early theatre. Just as with the old King’s Men, they don’t perform in theatres but in a plethora of picturesque and historically resonant settings.
“… with tight, fluent team-work and much nifty doubling, the play is brought to muscular life by just eight actors.” The Independent
FRANCESCA GAGNON
the Voice of Alegria TM*
A comprehensive work for symphony orchestra that draws from several Cirque du Soleil productions including Alegria, Cortéo, Kà, Quidam, Saltimbanco and Delirium that evoke the essence and most memorable moments of Cirque du Soleil.
AnDa Union
Music from Inner Mongolia
Oct/Nov 2011
“Our music draws from all the Mongol tribes that Genghis Khan unified. We all have different ethnic backgrounds and we bring these influences into our music… so far our repertoire of songs is like a drop in the ocean.”
