Sidi Larbi & Antony Gormley - rehearsals with Shaolin Monks

Exerpts from an upcoming documentary by Arte following choreographer Sidi Larbi in rehearsals for the new Sadler's Wells production "Sutra".

By visiting the Shaolin Temple in China, and working with the Shaolin Monks over several months, choreographer Sidi Larbi follows a life-long interest as he explores the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition.

Featuring an ingenious interactive set designed by award-winning artist Antony Gormley, May 2008 will be the first time this exciting new Sadler's Wells production has been seen anywhere in the world.

The production features music by Polish composer Szymon Brzóska, who has created a brand new score for piano, percussion and strings.

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[rubensaai]

QUE BELLEZA DE ARTE!

[1Jedthered]

I had homework the night the abbot came to my area

[wushumaxi]

best shaolin show i've ever seen. it was in ludwigsburg (germany). two thumbs up.jiayou

[abnnttisuaiblulm]

Great show... just watched the performance in Singapore!

Clever choreography, charming 12 yr old monk, beautifully haunting music.. .simple yet powerful messages.. bravo!

[zoelmohamad]

interesting, even western choreographers are interested in asian aesthetics

[Sjoerd Verboom]

lolz