Sankai Juku Dual Programme theatre tickets Sadlers Wells London

Sankai Juku create dreamlike performances which weave meticulous spellbinding movement with breathtaking large scale staging in a theatrical experience quite unlike any other. Founded by Artistic Director Ushio Amagatsu in 1975 the company has performed in more that 40 countries and over 700 cities and has won countless awards including an Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production confirming their status as Japan39s finest example of Butoh. Sadler39s Wells is delighted to present two contrasting works from the company39s repertoire over separate evenings. The first Kinkan Shonen explores a boy39s dream about life and death using mystic imagery as dancer39s bodies slowly transform into a series of almost non human shapes as a live peacock patrols the stage. Toki one of the company39s newest works is a mesmerising example of contemporary Butoh dance. performed by eight dancers on a stunning set that brings to mind elements of both science fiction and an ancient world. Originating in Japan in the late 195039s Butoh is an expressionist contemporary dance form characterised by the physical appearance of the dancers with white painted faces and shaved heads and the use of abstract sometimes grotesque imagery. Prog 1 Kinkan Shonen 18th and 19th Nov Prog 2 Toki 21st ndash 23rd Nov