Akram Khan Company – XENOS

Get XENOS Tickets to Watch Akram Khan Live in an Exciting Solo Performance

In today’s time, Akram Khan Company is one of the biggest names in dance theatre. The company, led by the legendary dancer Akram Khan himself, has experimented with classical and contemporary styles. Thus, he has developed a new genre of dance theatre that has been widely accoladed worldwide. The esteemed dancer with Bangladeshi origins has a long connection with classical dance through his Kathak training, a traditional dance form originating in India. Further, he developed his own style, infusing contemporary dance and acrobatics elements in Indian classical style, and ushered in a new era of dance theatre. 

To help you gauge the extent of Akram’s talent, let us inform you that he, along with his esteemed dance company, was invited to perform at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony. In addition, the renowned dancer and performer has also been lauded with the prestigious Olivier Award along with various other awards and recognitions. Further, in 2005, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his extraordinary contributions to dance as a performing art.  

 If you are an ardent lover of dance, it is a shame not to see the stunning performer and his path-breaking new style at least once in your life. So, if you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity, get your XENOS tickets today. The latest production of Akram Khan Company will premiere in London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre this autumn.  

XENOS—A Milestone in Akram’s Career

Since his association with Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Akram Khan has gifted the audience worldwide one great production after another. Among his vast repertoire, XENOS has gained overwhelming appreciation from the audience and critics from all over the world. This is the last and final performance of his series of full-length solos. It was also the most-anticipated piece of his productions for its sheer shock-value combined with a gracious fusion of Indian classical and contemporary dance style. No wonder the XENOS tickets for the upcoming autumn run are already in high demand.

In this performance, Akram masterfully gives voice to a shell-shocked colonial soldier caught among the mayhem of the First World War. The narrative draws power from the horrors ingrained in the battlefield, the ruthless maiming and death of countless innocent lives, and most importantly, the vanity of the colonial masters that led the whole world towards meaninglessness and pain. 

A Touch of Magic

When it comes to elevating performance to a surreal level, Akram is undoubtedly a genius in this regard. While the narrative sounds horrific and intriguing, he has brought together a five-piece ensemble of string and wind musicians who, within a blink of your eyes, creates magic on the stage, immersing the audience in a sublime experience. In addition, Vincenzo Lamarga’s soulful soundscape and composition add more beauty to the performance. All in all, your XENOS tickets will transport you to a world of pathos and surrealism. Still, all the while hammering the agony of the millions of nameless, faceless soldiers who lost their lives on the battlefield.