“I am excited and humbled to be back on stage and direct six extraordinary soloist artists from all generations. GIGENIS is a profound tribute to that reflection, a reconciliation between the past and the present times, a genuine celebration of our collective love for dance—boundless, timeless, as well as deeply rooted.”
– Akram Khan
Akram Khan, a choreographer and dancer rooted in the tradition of his practice, and a creative interpreter of stories that need to be experienced, has revolutionised the world of dance.
Khan returns to his roots, traditions and past—to a time when we were more connected with nature, Mother Earth and our mythology. GIGENIS evokes the memories of our civilisation.
In his latest work, GIGENIS - the generation of the Earth, Khan shares the stage with a distinguished ensemble of classical Indian dance artists, including Kutiyattam artist Kapila Venu, Odissi soloist, Sirikalyani Adkoli, Bharatanatyam soloists Mavin Khoo and Mythili Prakash, and the Bharatanatyam duo Vijna Vasudevan and Renjith Babu.
Khan invokes memories across time and place to celebrate these artists’ collective love of dance. Drawing from his deep-seated connection to ritual practices and his ability to weave narratives through movement, GIGENIS - the generation of the Earth is a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world.
Director: Akram Khan
Light designer: Zeynep Kepekli
Light operator: Connor Sale
Music orchestrator: Jyotsna Prakash
Sound designer: Dave Price
Sound engineer: Mark Webber
Rehearsal director: Nicky Henshall
Technical director: Michael Cunningham
Stage Manager: Marek Pomocki
Costumes: Peggy Housset
Producer: Vony Sarfati
Dancers:
Akram Khan, Sirikalyani Adkoli, Renjith Babu, Mavin Khoo, Mythili Prakash, Vijna Vasudevan, Kapila Venu
Musicians and Vocals:
BC Manjunath (mridangam), Kalamandalam Rajeev (mizhavu)
Hariraam Lam (violin), Nina Harries (doublebass)
Sohini Alam (vocals), Chitra Poornima Sathish & Sushma Soma (vocals), Rohith Jayaraman (vocals)
GIGENIS – the generation of the Earth is produced by Productions Sarfati. Presented thanks to the support of Orsolina28 Art Foundation and Muse Art Foundation.
In co-production with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, Sadler’s Wells, London, The Joyce Theater with the support of its Executive Director's Fund, and Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work
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