Tour
The Rite of Spring Tour 2023
UPCOMING:
The Rite of Spring tours later in the year across the South West, including Basingstoke and Poole, and Manchester.
Dates and venues to be announced soon.
PAST:
London:
Sadler's Wells Theatre
13th & 14th March 2023
Tickets: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/seeta-patel-dance-rite-of-spring/
Seeta Patel marries Indian classical dance and Western classical music in her The Rite of Spring, in a London premiere.
Taking the South Indian classical dance form of bharatanatyam, with its intricate rhythmic footwork, geometric and dynamic movements and expressive prowess, Seeta Patel has created a compelling interpretation of the iconic The Rite of Spring.
Patel will open the evening’s show with a solo performance accompanied by South Indian musicians. The piece shows bharatanatyam as it is often performed in a solo format, taking viewers on the journey of Mother Earth from birth to destruction, preparing for her deliverance through The Rite of Spring.
The second part of this evening offers a rare chance to see bharatanatyam performed in an ensemble piece. Unusually, this version subverts tradition by choosing a male as The Chosen One, elevating him to a deity to whom all sacrifice themselves. This is a spiritual exploration of the work through an Eastern philosophical lens.
Accompanied live by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, this is a Rite of Spring but not as you know it.
Praise for The Rite of Spring at Sadler's Wells
Financial Times ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The production joins the vast canon of dance works that have wrestled with Stravinsky’s epic score but it is up there with the very best.”
The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“an exciting ritual for a dozen terrific dancers.”
The Guardian/Observer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“beautiful, intelligent and exciting.”
The Stage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Artistically bold.”
London Living Large ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Extraordinary.”
Telegraph ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Fascinating… with beauty and surprises everywhere.”
Bachtrack ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“compelling and beautiful… a tremendous success.”
The Reviews Hub ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“lithe and fluid… an evening full of beautiful visuals and striking music."
British Theatre Guide
“a triumph.”

