Akram Khan Company: Until the Lions
Fri, October 27, 2017 at 7:30pm PT
Past EventSat, October 28, 2017 at 7:30pm PT
Past Event
All prices and programs subject to change.
"★★★★★
Lean, thrilling and beautiful ... supremely potent retelling of the Mahabharata" —The Guardian
Award–winning choreographer Akram Khan brings the full range of his artistry to bear in his newest work, Until the Lions, based on the ancient epic Mahabharata, using both Indian kathak and modern dance in a tale of transformation and justice exacted by a bride abducted on her wedding day.
Rianto, a remarkable dancer personally selected by Akram Khan for the lead role, performs with two female dancers and four musicians to tell the bride’s story in a powerful departure from the normally male-centered ancient epic. Until the Lions brings together some of Khan’s stellar past collaborators including writer Karthika Naïr and visual artist Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).
The Story of Amba
On the day she’s set to choose her husband, Princess Amba is abducted by Bheeshma and stripped of her honor. With her chances for love and marriage thwarted, Amba rises up and invokes the gods to seek revenge. Read the full story.
Program
The program will last approximately 60 minutes and will be performed without intermission.
Video
Fri, October 27, 2017 at 7:30pm PT
Past EventSat, October 28, 2017 at 7:30pm PT
Past Event
All prices and programs subject to change.