Indeed, GIGENIS, is indicative of how two people from the same upbringing, can take two completely different trajectories in their life. A mother (played by Kapila Venu) has two sons, one of them represents peace and the other appears to enjoy being tangled in turmoil. Throughout the performance, the mother often tells us how she was once a daughter, a wife, a mother, and how her experiences shaped her as she went through each of these phases of life. Akram Khan assembles his dancers and musicians to tell the story with great vigour and movement, through the use of a plethora of the sub-continent's classical dancing traditions, such as Bharatanatyam and Khatak. Furthermore, storied poets such as Rabindranath Tagore, had their lyrics sounded out and was complemented by Gregorian chants.

The intricate movements of the dancers hands and fingers throughout the performance was perfectly illustrated by the shaping of flower buds to capture the essence of life. Akram Khan ensured that his motto of 'you must believe it to see it' was prevalent with his dramatic contributions and gestures in several of the dance sequences.

To get the glory of GIGENIS, you have got until 24^th November 2024, to be present at Sadler's Wells, London. To book your tickets, click here