SUTRA
Monks from the Shaolin Temple
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
A Sadler's Wells and Shaolin Temple Production
SUTRA
BY SIDI LARBI CHAERKAOUI
With monks from the Shaolin Temple
Experience dance like never before: A fusion of Shaolin Temple’s kung fu monks and star choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in the unforgettable piece, Sutra
In Sutra, East meets West as the impressive Shaolin monks unite with Cherkaoui’s soulful choreography. The performance delves into the human condition and our search for meaning. Through Cherkaoui’s ability to convey deep emotions and stories through movement, combined with the monks’ stunning athleticism and authentic tradition, moments of dance are created that are both superior and thought-provoking.
Don’t miss the chance – buy your ticket now and experience Sutra live with København Danser, 17 Buddhist monks from the Shaolin Temple, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Only playing for four days at
Østre Gasværk Teater!
May 21 at 19:30
May 22 at 19:30
May 23 at 19:30
May 24 at 15:00 and 19:30
“Cherkaoui’s work is a stunning visual experience that challenges our perceptions of both contemporary dance and martial arts.”
★★★★★
The Guardian
“With its breathtaking choreography and thought-provoking themes, Sutra is a profound exploration of the human experience.”
★★★★★
Financial Times
“A mesmerizing blend of spirituality and physicality, Sutra invites audiences to reflect on their own journey through life.”
New York Times
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
After an inspiring encounter with the monks at the Shaolin Temple in 2007, Cherkaoui decided to create a performance with them. Sutra serves as a travel journal that leads Cherkaoui to one of his deepest sources of inspiration: the Shaolin Temple in China, the cradle of Kung fu. The performance reflects humanity’s urge to build and destroy, about transformations and play.
"Dance is a conversation between the body and the soul. It is an expression of what we cannot put into words." – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Cherkaoui invited sculptor Antony Gormley to create the minimalist set design, which can transform from a wall to a bridge, temple, or graveyard. Polish composer Szymon Brzóska has written the music for Sutra, performed live. Over 250,000 people have already seen Sutra, and it has received exceptional reviews worldwide:
Only playing for four days at
Østre Gasværk Teater!
May 21 at 19:30
May 22 at 19:30
May 23 at 19:30
May 24 at 15:00 and 19:30
A Sadler’s Wells Production
SUTRA
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / Antony Gormley / Szymon Brzóska med Munke fra Shaolin Templet
Duration: 60 min.
Direction & Choreography:
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Visual creation and Design:
Antony Gormley
Music:
Szymon Brzóska
Co-produced with:
Athens Festival, Festival de Barcelona Grec, Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg, La Monnaie Brussels, Festival d’Avignon, Fondazione Musica per Roma and Shaolin Cultural Communications Company.
Only playing for four days at
Østre Gasværk Teater!
May 21 at 19:30
May 22 at 19:30
May 23 at 19:30
May 24 at 15:00 and 19:30
