Akram Khan Company

In Akram Khan Company’s final touring production, the past and present converge in a journey deeply rooted in the power of ritual.

Imagined as an annual gathering, the all-female ensemble comes together to awaken the spirit of those who came before them. Combining Bharatanatyam and contemporary voices, this work unfolds through ceremony and shared remembrance, transcending time to unite past and present in a profound act of renewal.

Khan draws profound inspiration from diverse cultures that engage in these sacred practices across the globe. Accompanied by an original score from Aditya Prakash, sound design by Gareth Fry, lighting by Zeynep Kepekli, dramaturgy by Blue Pieta, and scenic and costume design by award-winning Saudi visual artist Manal AlDowayan, the piece explores the echoes of a colonised past.

Together, these creative voices invite us to reflect on our own heritage and the rituals that have shaped our shared humanity.