THE RITE OF SPRING

An evening with Seeta Patel Dance

Seeta Patel Dance is delighted to announce that its extraordinary triple bill, The Rite of Spring, will be touring the UK in spring 2027.

Seeta Patel Dance announces its UK tour – Spring 2027

Experience an unforgettable evening of Bharatanatyam, ritual and renewal, featuring Seeta Patel’s Olivier Award–nominated reimagining of Stravinsky’s iconic score.

ABOUT THE SHOW

In this powerful triple bill, internationally acclaimed choreographer and Artist Director, Seeta Patel invites you to experience dance at its most visceral, spiritual and electrifying.

At the heart of the evening is the Olivier Award–nominated The Rite of Spring, a bold reimagining of Igor Stravinsky’s iconic score through the lens of Bharatanatyam. Patel transforms this legendary work into something entirely new: a fusion of Indian classical dance and Western orchestral music that is “vibrant, bold, exciting”. Performed by an exquisite ensemble of Bharatanatyam dancers, this is a Rite of Spring that pulses with collective energy, ritual and renewal – a spiritual reimagining.

Alongside this landmark production, discover Shree. This solo Bharatanatyam performance traces Mother Earth’s journey from creation to destruction, offering a contemplative reflection on her power, vulnerability and enduring presence.

Through movement, rhythm and expression, the work embodies Earth as the Divine Mother, one who gives birth to all life, nurtures and sustains it, and bears witness to both human wonder and human destruction. As the narrative unfolds, we see her transformation across time: abundant and life-giving, yet increasingly burdened, culminating in a plea for balance and renewal.

The evening concludes with an intimate Q&A, offering a rare opportunity to step inside the creative mind of Seeta Patel herself, to uncover the inspirations, challenges and lived experiences behind her work.

This is more than a performance.

It is a journey across cultures, across forms, across the boundaries of tradition and innovation.

Experience the rhythm. Witness the ritual. Discover Seeta Patel Dance.

2027 UK TOUR DATES

Find your nearest venue and book your tickets below.

We look forward to welcoming audiences across the UK. Join us on tour this spring!