2019
Past Events

Past Event

Brighton Dome presents

Kalakuta Republik

Faso Danse Théâtre / Serge Aimé Coulibaly

'Thunderous applause. Kalakuta Republik cannot be described: it has to be experienced. The dancers’ performances are breathtaking: their bodies speak, laugh, shout, weep, and corrupt each other.' Boite à culture.com

Kalakuta Republik merges politics and the body to create a unique contemporary dance performance by choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly. Harnessing the spirit of AfroBeat, sensual jazz and political revolution; Kalakuta transcends time to draw comparisons between 1970’s political movement and today through breath-taking choreography and music.

Based on the life and passion of African activist, musician and inventor Fela Kuti, the show takes you on a journey of how one voice can change the society around them. A must-see at Edinburgh International Festival this year, it incorporates the passion for political change with dance. Kalakuta is a vibrant experience, that is ‘a feast for both the eye and the ear’ (Les Inrockuptibles).

A memorable ‘careening, veering, chaotic political awakening set to music' (A Younger Theatre), Kalakuta is equal parts brutal, bold, fierce and beautiful.

Year
2019
When
Mon 4 & Tue 5 Nov, 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)
Where
Concert Hall
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Tickets
£10, £15, £20, £25*
Schools £7.50
Under 26 £15

Other info

Post-show talk on Mon Nov 4.

Age 12+

*There is a £2.50 per order charge for all phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members). Plus: 60p standard post, £1.75 signed for mail.

Supported by the Institut français as part as FranceDance UK

FranceDance UK is a unique contemporary dance festival running from August to November 2019, during which 17 leading institutions throughout the UK will host over 50 performances by 15 young and promising French artists. With a focus on creation and innovation, the festival particularly highlights diversity and the work of women choreographers, many of whom are present in the UK for the first time.

*There is a £3 per order charge for all phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members).