Explore the threads of ancient myths with legendary choreographer Akram Khan.

“I am excited and humbled to be back on stage and direct six extraordinary soloist artists from all generations. GIGENIS is a profound tribute to that reflection, a reconciliation between the past and the present times, a genuine celebration of our collective love for dance — boundless, timeless, as well as deeply rooted.” Akram Khan

A choreographer and dancer rooted in the tradition of his practice, and a creative interpreter of stories that need to be experienced – Akram Khan has revolutionised the world of dance.

Khan returns to his roots, to his traditions, and to his past – to a time when we were more connected with nature, Mother Earth and our mythology. GIGENIS evokes the memories of our civilization.

In his new artistic chapter, Khan shares the stage alongside an ensemble of six renowned artists of Indian classical dance and seven live musicians.

Director Akram Khan
Light designer Zeynep Kepekli
Music orchestrator Jyotsna Prakash
Sound designer Dave Price
Sound Engineer Mark Webber
Rehearsal director Nicky Henshall
Technical director Michael Cunningham
Stage Manager Marek Pomocki
Costumes Peggy Housset
Producer Vony Sarfati

Dancers
Akram Khan
Sirikalyani Adkoli
Renjith Babu
Mavin Khoo
Mythili Prakash
Vijna Vasudevan
Kapila Venu

Musicians and Vocals
BC Manjunath (percussions Mridangam)
Kalamandalam Rajeev (percussions Mizhavu)
Hariraam Lam (violin)
Nina Harries (double bass)
Sohini Alam (vocals)
Chitra Poornima Sathish (vocals)
Rohith Jayaraman (vocals)

GIGENIS is produced by Productions Sarfati. Presented thanks to the support of Orsolina28 Art Foundation and Muse Art Foundation.
In co-production with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore; Sadler’s Wells London; The Joyce Theater with the support of its Executive Director’s Fund and Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work.