TooMortal

New Production

A work created for churches in cities, including Venice, London, Worcester, Stockholm and Belgrade. Inspired by their dramatic architecture Jeyasingh's striking choreography contrasts and complements the rhythms and shapes of these historic buildings. Exploring notions around the church as a place of enquiry as well as solace, the work offers an intimate and thought-provoking respite to the busy hubbub of the streets outside.

TooMortal explores both human vulnerability and tenacity within a dramatic and historically resonant setting. Jeyasingh's choreography offers surprising new perspectives, with the dancers travelling over the pews on a powerful and mesmerising journey.

Press

"TooMortal is full of surprises"

The Independent

"iconic... powerfully suggestive of submerged stories and sentiments"

The Guardian

"sensual and seductive"

The Times

Production Credits

Concept, Choreography & Direction
Shobana Jeyasingh

Dancers
Vanessa Abreu
Emily Absalom
Avatâra Ayuso
Alejandra Lucrecia Baño Pelegrin
Noora Kela
Audrey Rogero

Sound Artist
Cassiel

Lighting Designer
Yaron Abulafia

Costume Designer
Ursula Bombshell

Rehearsal Directors
Devaraj Thimmaiah
Hian Ruth Voon

Lighting Assistant
Ilona Brink

Sound installation includes a remix of Tenebrae Responsories by James MacMillan with kind permission from the composer. Music courtesy of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Limited. Use of recording courtesy of Harry Christophers, The Sixteen and CORO.