Award-winning choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui explores grief and connection while paying homage to North Africa and the Middle East.

Double Olivier Award-winning choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's latest work explores how the world changes in a never-ending cycle of destruction and rebirth. Ihsane swells with anger, lingers in sorrow, and joyfully celebrates the rich cultures of North Africa and the Middle East.

Live music, composed and led by Tunisian viola d'amore player Jasser Haj Youssef, follows each step of the dancers from Cherkaoui's two companies - Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and Eastman. Draped in earth-toned costumes and surrounded by Persian rugs, they pay homage to both contemporary dance and cultural traditions.

Paying tribute to a gay Moroccan man murdered in Belgium, Ihsane confronts cycles of violence and persecution, calling for connection despite unimaginable grief.

"One of the most visionary choreographers working today" - The Guardian on Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

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• Content warnings: Contains references to genocide, homophobia, violence, animal cruelty and fake blood

• Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes approximately (no interval)

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• The performance on Thursday, 20th August, will be audio-described

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