Dance & Physical Spoken Word Theatre ThisWeek In London

Three To See on 9 Jan: Adventure One, Akram Kahn – Until The Lions, Step Out With Swing Patrol

By TW Editorial | Published on Saturday 2 January 2016

And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…

Adventure One | Camden People’s Theatre | 9, 16, 17, 23 Jan
This is part of CPT’s latest festival, Whose London Is It Anyway, which aims to explore the changing face of the capital. And although it might look like this is on at Camden People’s Theatre, because I wrote that in the listing info above, it’s actually an off-site, interactive, and even slightly mysterious event that I don’t think I can quite explain in the short time I have here, so the best thing to do is follow this link to find out more info and about how to book your place. I think it sounds really exciting.

Akram Khan – Until The Lions | Roundhouse | 9-24 Jan
Award winning choreographer Akram Khan’s adaptation of poet Karthika Naïr’s book ‘Until the Lions: Echoes from the Mahabharata’ combines Indian classical dance form kathak with more contemporary dance, and explores themes of gender, sexuality and aging. An intriguing full length production from a renowned creative – why would you want to miss it? See this page here for more info and to book.

Step Out With Swing Patrol | Wilton’s Music Hall | 9 Jan
And from one kind of dance to another – and this is the kind you can join in with. I love swing, and I kind of think everyone should. Obviously, you have a right to like what you like, and if you don’t like it, I suppose that’s okay, but don’t expect me to be happy about it. If you are open to it, though, prepare for a fun evening which will include a taster class for all abilities, followed by social dancing. For more info, see this page here.