★★★★★ (out of 5) - Telegraph

"Mesmerizing"  - The Times, UK

 

A new dance piece from Akram Khan, masterful choreographer and performer (and featured artist in the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony). DESH, meaning “homeland” in Bengali, follows one man as he explores the fragile fluctuations of life in an unstable world. This Olivier Award-winning production features stellar collaborators, including Oscar-winning visual artist Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).

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Articles

• The Globe and Mail: A feast for the performance season
• The Toronto Star: Akram Khan searches for himself in DESH

Reviews and awards

• The Telegraph: ★★★★★ (out of 5)
• DESH: "A masterpiece, the choreographer’s greatest show yet"
• The Guardian: “The most urgent, beautiful and confident work of his career”
• The Times: “Mesmerising”
• BBC News: "Akram is the king of contemporary dance, and if he played football, he would be Wayne Rooney.”
• 2012 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Dance Production
• Winner of TMA Theatre Awards 2012 for Achievement in Dance - Akram Khan
• Theatre Award UK – Achievement in Dance, Akram Khan for Desh
• The Upcoming: ★★★★★ (out of 5) "This performance is exciting, thought-provoking and incredibly moving. Khan has created a truly exhilarating theatrical experience that is not to be missed."
• The Londonist reviews DESH
• South China China Morning Post: "powerful show which speaks to people of all ages and cultures"
• The Arts Desk: "Now when [khan] dances, he doesn't just tell his own story - he tells all our stories."
• The Independent: "an enthralling journey to a young, imperilled land."
• Canadian Living, CL Culture: Akram Khan wows in DESH