Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of explosive music, hip-hop, and acrobatic dance with the Asian premiere of The Waste Land, a bold collaboration between the acclaimed Amsterdam Sinfonietta and ISH Dance Collective. Inspired by T.S. Eliot’s iconic poem, this stunning performance brings together hip-hop dancers, breakers, and aerial acrobats with classical musicians to reflect on a world in ruins and the search for hope amid chaos.
The production features a powerful lineup of music by composers like Stravinsky, Arvo Pärt, Michael Nyman, Fazil Say, and Iranian composer Farokhzad Layegh, whose work adds a unique resonance to this genre-defying show. Drawing from Eliot’s vivid portrayal of societal collapse after World War I, The Waste Land connects past struggles to today’s challenges—war, poverty, disconnection, and climate change—through a thrilling blend of sound and movement.
This isn’t just a performance; it’s a boundary-breaking experience that proves art can transcend limits. As the free runners in the show might say, a wall isn’t an obstacle—it’s a step up.
Join us at the Hong Kong Arts Festival on 15 and 16 March to witness this thought-provoking future classic. A meet-the-artist session follows the performance on 15 March, and a pre-performance talk will take place on 16 March. Tickets go on sale 6 December 2024 at URBTIX.
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