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Dust

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Overview

A poignant reflection on the First World War.

Reasons to watch

A pounding soundtrack by Jocelyn Pook and atmospheric lighting
A ballet commemorating the centenary of the First World War

With “dancing full of pain and power” (The Independent), a pounding soundtrack by Jocelyn Pook and atmospheric lighting, Akram Khan’s Dust grabs you from the start and does not let go.

Dust was created in 2014 as part of Lest We Forget, a ballet programme commemorating the centenary of the First World War and reflecting on the experiences of those who fought in the conflict, and those who stayed behind.

English National Ballet performed Dust on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival in 2014.

Cast includes Fabian Reimair, Tamara Rojo and James Streeter.

This performance of Dust was recorded at the Milton Keynes Theatre in October 2015 for archive purposes.

 

Gift this rental

“A collective, percussive rage against the emotional privations of war.”

The Daily Telegraph

“A sublime masterpiece that sears itself in the memory.”

The Mail on Sunday

“Gripping throughout and full of striking images.”

The Sunday Times

“Powerful kinetic images that linger in the mind’s eye.”

The Times

Principal Cast

Fabian Reimair
Tamara Rojo
James Streeter

Creative Team

Akram Khan – Direction and Choreography
Jocelyn Pook – Music
Sander Loonen – Set Design
Kimie Nakano – Design
Fabiana Piccioli – Lighting
Ruth Little – Dramaturg
Jose Agudo – Rehearsal Director
Andrej Petrovic – Rehearsal Director
Hua Fang Zhang – Rehearsal Director

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