Sutra

»As a child, Bruce Lee was a role model; not just the characters he portrayed, but the man himself and the world-view he embodied. When he spoke about martial arts, about drawing from nature, from elemental forces, it rang true. Through him, I delved deeper into Kung-Fu, to the Shaolin school of chan Buddhism. Later in life, as a choreographer and a dancer, I was inspired by the Shaolin understanding of movement, their complete identification with the living beings around them, and that remarkable ability to become the essence of a tiger, crane or snake.«
SIDI LARBI CHERKAOUI

Celebrated Flemish/Moroccan dancer-choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui presents a brand new work inspired by the skill, strength and spirituality of Buddhist Shaolin monks. He has collaborated closely with Turner Prize winner Antony Gormley, who creates a striking landscape for the performers, employing light to dramatic effect. Polish composer Szymon Brzóska creates a new score for piano, percussion and strings.