Laid in Earth

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Set to Purcell’s famous aria from Dido and Aeneas as well as new electronic music by composer and multi-instrumentalist Olga Wojciechowska.

A surreal blending of fluid choreography and an eerie other-worldly aesthetic.

The earth and the underworld intertwine and overlap in Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s “torn apart” quartet, Laid in Earth, interpreted for screen in director Thomas James’s ethereal film, a surreal blending of fluid choreography and an eerie other-worldly aesthetic.

Laid in Earth is set to Purcell’s famous aria from Dido and Aeneas – sung by mezzo soprano Flora McIntosh – as well as new electronic music by composer and multi-instrumentalist Olga Wojciechowska, a long-time collaborator of Cherkaoui.

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Rental also includes a bonus Behind the Scenes mini-documentary, featuring Assistant Choreographer Jason Kittelberger, and dancers Erina Takahashi and Precious Adams. Documentary by Michael Nunn & William Trevitt.

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“A haunting work.”

Culture Whisper

“A gothic tale of death and decay, evocatively filmed.”

The Observer

“This is a wholly realised work – neither filmed ballet, nor ballet film but something other.”

The Stage

“Cherkaoui’s sensuous choreography has a slowly mesmeric rise and fall while Purcell’s Dido’s Lament seals the sombre tone.”

The Times

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Laid in Earth: Trailer

Cast

Precious Adams
Jeffrey Cirio
James Streeter
Erina Takahashi

Creative Team

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui – Choreography

Thomas James – Film Director

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Laid in Earth: Trailer

Cast

Creative Team

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