A reimagined dance-theatre production of Rudyard Kipling’s classic fairytale, The Jungle Book, is coming to The Lowry during its world tour.
Told by ten international dancers and state-of-the-art visuals, Jungle Book reimagined reinvents the journey of Mowgli through the eyes of a climate refugee.
Akram Khan’s play is a letter to the future, a warning of the world we could pass on to future generations if we don’t change the way humans live alongside nature.
With the show set in a deserted city which has been reclaimed by nature, the production’s animations allow the cast to tour more sustainably with minimal sets.
The physical set has also been designed with sustainability in mind, made of cardboard boxes, of which some are provided by each tour venue.
Eckhard Thiemann, Programming Associate: Dance at The Lowry said: Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined touched me deeply. It communicates through dialogue, gestures, dance and stunning projections an emotionally stirring call for respect and care for all living beings on our planet.
In over 20 years, Akram Khan Company has become one of the foremost innovative dance companies in the world. The programmes range from kathak and modern solos to artist-to-artist collaborations and ensemble productions.
Akram Khan said: “The Jungle Book’s story has always been close to me. Not only because I had played the role of Mowgli in an Indian dance production at age 10, but more because of the deep lessons it held within it, that I have since carried with me throughout my life.
“I felt compelled to share its story with children and adults from all cultures, but the lens of my Jungle Book is one where the dancers’ bodies are an archive for nature and the animals threatened by the irresponsible behaviour of humans.”
Jungle Book reimagined comes to The Lowry, Salford on Saturday 13 May with performances at 3pm and 7:30pm For more information and tickets visit The Lowry website.
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