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A powerful new dance work combining visually stunning film, animation and live performance.

Aisha and Abhaya are two sisters in a fantastical world, but one riven with familiar troubles and dangers. Seeking refuge from their violent homeland, they struggle to fight and survive in a new country, in this contemporary tale of hope, fearlessness and love.

A feast for the senses, this new creation by director Kibwe Tavares brings together visually stunning film, animation and live performance, with choreography by Sharon Eyal, music by Sharon’s regular collaborator Ori Lichtik and rising star GAIKA, and beautifully lavish costumes by Uldus Bakhtiozina.

A co-production between Rambert and The Royal Ballet, in association with BBC Films and Robin Saunders.

venue

Susie Sainsbury Theatre
Royal Academy of Music, London

credits

Music Cy Coleman
Lyrics David Zippel
Book Larry Gelbart

Director Kibwe Tavares
Choreographer Sharon Eyal
Costume Designer Uldus Bakhtiozina
Sound Designer Ori Lichtik
Lighting Designer Natasha Chivers
Video Designer Gillian Tan

Film Producer Fiona Lamptey

photography credits

Foteini Christofilopoulou