Akram Khan Company’s Jungle Book reimagined
2–3 February 2024
The world-renowned Akram Khan Company presents a magical dance-theatre retelling of Kipling’s classic in Canberra for their Australian premiere season.
Witness one of the world’s most acclaimed international dance companies turn the stage into a mythical world with spectacular movement and stunning stagecraft. This is the only chance to see this “engaging, sobering, transfixing and hopeful” (The Sunday National) work on the east coast of Australia. Jungle Book reimagined follows the journey of Mowlgi, through the eyes of a refugee caught in a world devastated by the impact of climate change. Arriving alone in a deserted modern city, and with wild animals claiming the streets as their own, the child soon discovers unlikely allies in this strange new jungle. Featuring an original score, ten international dancers and state-of-the-art animation and visuals, Jungle Book reimagined is a beautifully compelling and vital piece of storytelling about our intrinsic need to belong and bond with others, and placing the importance of connecting with and respecting our natural world at its heart. ★★★★★ “Jungle Book: Reimagined feels like a blockbuster cinematic experience with a powerful message for us all. It’s truly exceptional.” – The Stage ★★★★ “Khan’s choreography puts the Kaa in Kathak! Brilliant.” – The Herald “Simultaneously engaging, sobering, transfixing and hopeful, this beautiful work of art is worthy of gracing any stage in the world.” –The Sunday National Jungle Book reimagined is a work of collaboration with AKC and the following creatives: Tariq Jordan - Writer, Sharon Clark - Dramaturgical Advisor, Jocelyn Pook - Composer, Gareth Fry - Sound Designer, Michael Hulls - Lighting Designer, Miriam Buether - Visual Stage Designer, and Video Design/Animation from YeastCulture, who use visual technology to transform the stage into a magical world diving into the myths of today. The presentation of Akram Khan Company’s Jungle Book reimagined at Canberra Theatre Centre is supported by the British Council.
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Synopsis
2–3 February 2024
The world-renowned Akram Khan Company presents a magical dance-theatre retelling of Kipling’s classic in Canberra for their Australian premiere season.
Witness one of the world’s most acclaimed international dance companies turn the stage into a mythical world with spectacular movement and stunning stagecraft. This is the only chance to see this “engaging, sobering, transfixing and hopeful” (The Sunday National) work on the east coast of Australia.
Jungle Book reimagined follows the journey of Mowlgi, through the eyes of a refugee caught in a world devastated by the impact of climate change. Arriving alone in a deserted modern city, and with wild animals claiming the streets as their own, the child soon discovers unlikely allies in this strange new jungle.
Featuring an original score, ten international dancers and state-of-the-art animation and visuals, Jungle Book reimagined is a beautifully compelling and vital piece of storytelling about our intrinsic need to belong and bond with others, and placing the importance of connecting with and respecting our natural world at its heart.
★★★★★ “Jungle Book: Reimagined feels like a blockbuster cinematic experience with a powerful message for us all. It’s truly exceptional.” – The Stage
★★★★ “Khan’s choreography puts the Kaa in Kathak! Brilliant.” – The Herald
“Simultaneously engaging, sobering, transfixing and hopeful, this beautiful work of art is worthy of gracing any stage in the world.” –The Sunday National
Jungle Book reimagined is a work of collaboration with AKC and the following creatives: Tariq Jordan – Writer, Sharon Clark – Dramaturgical Advisor, Jocelyn Pook – Composer, Gareth Fry – Sound Designer, Michael Hulls – Lighting Designer, Miriam Buether – Visual Stage Designer, and Video Design/Animation from YeastCulture, who use visual technology to transform the stage into a magical world diving into the myths of today.
The presentation of Akram Khan Company’s Jungle Book reimagined at Canberra Theatre Centre is supported by the British Council.
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM
Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease.
Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Dates & Times
Friday 2 February 2024, 7.30pm
Saturday 3 February 2024, 2pm & 7.30pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre Presents Akram Khan Company
CATEGORY:
Dance
DURATION:
Approximately 130 minutes, including interval.
WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lighting and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 10+ or with parental discretion.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
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Credits
Director & Choreographer Akram Khan
Creative Associate & Coach Mavin Khoo
Writer Tariq Jordan
Dramaturgical Advisor Sharon Clark
Composer Jocelyn Pook
Sound Designer Gareth Fry
Lighting Designer Michael Hulls
Visual Stage Designer Miriam Buether
Art Direction & Director of Animation Adam Smith (YeastCulture)
Producer & Director of Video Design Nick Hillel (YeastCulture)
Rehearsal Directors Nicky Henshall, Andrew Pan, Angela Towler (Tour)
Dancers Tom Davis-Dunn, Harry Theadora Foster, Thomasin Gülgeç, Jasper Narvaez, Max Revell, Matthew Sandiford, Pui Yung Shum, Elpida Skourou, Holly Vallis, Jan Mikaela Villaneuva, Luke Watson Assistant Animators Nisha Alberti, Geo Barnett, Miguel Maella Black, Michelle Cramer, Jack Hale, Zuzanna Odolczyk, Sofja Umarik
Voice Actors Tian-Lan Chaudhry, Joy Elias-Rilwan, Pushkala Gopal, Dana Haqjoo, Nicky Henshall, Su-Man Hsu, Kathryn Hunter, Emmanuel Imani, Divya Kasturi, Jeffery Kissoon, Mavin Khoo, Yasmin Paige, Max Revell, Christopher Simpson, Pui Yung Shum, Holly Vallis, Jan Mikaela Villanueva, Luke Watson, 3rd Year students of Rambert School
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