25 Oct – 21 Nov 2021
Inspired by Akram Khan’s award winning final full-length solo XENOS,Chotto Xenos is a captivating dance production that takes young audiences back in time, exploring the often forgotten and untold stories of World War 1 colonial soldiers, in order to shine light on our present and future.
Reimagined by Sue Buckmaster, Artistic Director of Theatre-Rites and creator of the highly successful Chotto Desh, Chotto Xenos weaves together stunning choreography by Akram Khan, lighting design by Guy Hoare, costumes by Kimie Nakano, and tender and evocative visuals by Lucy Cash. Mounted on a set by Ingrid Hu, this family production incorporates Domenico Angarano’s stirring soundscape adapted from the original score, by Vincenzo Lamagna.
Chotto Xenos is for anyone over the age of 8.
TRAILER:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abg3RbVvpXY
Duration: approx 50 mins
Age: Suitable for those age 8 years + and their families
Artistic team & credits
XENOS Artistic Direction and Original Choreography Akram Khan
Chotto Xenos Direction and Adaptation Sue Buckmaster (Theatre-Rites)
Set Design Ingrid Hu
Lighting DesignGuy HoareOriginal Music Domenico Angarano, inspired by Vincenzo Lamagna’s score for XENOS
Sound DesignDomenico Angarano & Phil Wood
Costume DesignKimie Nakano
Film & Projection Design Lucy Cash
Assistant Choreographer Nicola Monaco
Rehearsal Directors Nicolas Ricchini & Amy Butler
Dancer Guilhem Chatir or Kennedy Junior Muntanga
Producer Clare Cody-Richardson
Technical ManagerTina Fagan
Production Manager Richard Fagan
Sound EngineerMatthew Armstrong
Lighting Technician Lars Davidson
Stage ManagerMarek Pomocki
Project & Tour Manager Mashitah Omar & Mai Tassinari
Digital animation & motion graphics Laurie Hill
Props made byLouise Edge from LFX props & special fx
Puppets made byNaomi Oppenheim
Music recorded with Stefano Ancora, Domenico Angarano, James Browne, Nina Harries, Joost Hendrickx, Matt Holborn, Arran Kent, Stefan Knapik, Vincenzo Lamagna, Andrew Maddick, B C Manjunath, Tamar Osborn, Aditya Prakash, Clarice Rarity, Ciro Riccardi
We gratefully acknowledge the artists, collaborators and co-producers who contributed to the original production of XENOS by Akram Khan Company.
Co-produced byDanceEast Ipswich, The Point Eastleigh, Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Théâtre de la Ville – Paris
Created with the support of Capital Group
Chotto Xenosand XENOS are both commissioned by 14-18 NOW: WW1 Centenary Art Commissions, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, and the Department for Digital,Culture, Media and Sport
Supported byArts Council England