Gnosis is a
recent creation by Akram Khan in which he combines his classical Indian and
contemporary dance roots. It begins as Khan revisits the classical motifs of
two earlier works, Polaroid Feet and Tarana. We follow him on a pathway of
transformation, culminating in a shattering conclusion. Pursuing the idea of
the 'knowledge within', it is an exploration of the inner and outer battles of
characters, the human and the godly.
Drawing
from sources both ancient and modern, Gnosis is also inspired by the Hindu epic
Mahabharata, in particular the story of Gandhari, the wife of the blind king
who blindfolds herself for life to share his journey. It explores the notion of
inner knowledge and clouded vision, seeing darkness and yet being blind to
light.
Khan is
accompanied on stage by an ensemble of exceptional musicians from around the
world and acclaimed guest artist Fang-Yi Sheu from Taiwan.
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