Samsara
Company production | 2020
Samsara, inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, traces the steps we take, both forward and backward, in search of our higher selves. Drawing on thinking and imagery at the heart of Buddhist philosophy, it explores some of the 81 obstacles and 6 states of mind that can hold us back. Epic mythological storytelling merges with personal experience and anecdote from two globally opposite perspectives, in a highly visual landscape.
For more information about booking the show contact Megan Maw at megan@aakashodedra.com
Credits
Choreographers / Performers
Aakash Odedra, Hu Shenyuan
Original Producer
Anand Bhatt
Composer / Singer
Nicki Wells
Musicians
Beibei Wang & Michael Ormiston
Movement Director
Cheng-An Wu & Melissa Ugolini
Rehearsal Director (2022 REMOUNT)
Cheng-An Wu & Sadé Alleyne
Dramaturg
Lou Cope
Creative Consultant
Theresa Beattie
Set Designer
Tina Tzoka
Lighting Designer
Yaron Abulafia
Costume
K H Lee
Production Manager
Salvatore Scollo
Lighting Technician
Michael Morgan
Stage Manager
Emanuele Salamanca
Sound Engineer
Camilo Tirado / Simon Ryder
Commissioned by Bagri Foundation
Co-producing/commissioning partners of Samsara: Asia TOPA; Arts Centre Melbourne; Birmingham Hippodrome; Curve Leicester; the Royal Ballet; Shanghai International Dance Centre, Chaillot – National theatre for dance, Paris.
Supporting partners of Samsara: British Council; Jacob’s Pillow; Peacock Contemporary Dance Company (Kunming, China); Playking Foundation; Sidney Myer Fund; Victoria Government.
