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SHOBANA JEYASINGH DANCE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

TOO MORTAL

20'

A new work created for churches in European cities, including Venice, London. Worcester and Stockholm. Inspired by their dramatic architecture Jeyasingh's striking choreography contrasts and complements the rhythms and shapes of these historic buildings. Exploring notions around the church as a place of enquiry as well as solace, the work offers an intimate and thoughtprovoking respite to the busy hubbub of the streets outside.

Too Mortal explores both human vulnerability and tenacity within a dramatic and historically resonant setting. Jeyasingh's choreography offers surprising new perspectives, with the dancers travelling over the pews on a powerful and mesmerising journey.

Lovely, intelligent design... it spins a bewitching choreography around the possibilities of the space. (The Guardian) Jeyasingh's choreographic vision is a perfect blend of poetry, intellect and beauty and always offers some profound voyage to another world. (The Stage) One of our most inventive dancemakers, bewitching us with her creative leaps into the unknown. (The Times)

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