The Belgian-based Flemish / Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui is, by his very heritage, open to more than a few cultural influences. But it was his visit to the Shaolin Temple in China, working with the Shaolin Monks over several months, that resulted in Sutra, a five-star performance piece of kung fu kicks and backflips. Collaborating with artist Antony Gormley and Polish composer Szymon Brzoska to create Sutra, Sidi Larbi has fulfilled a life-long interest of exploring the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition. It's this journey that lends the show a profound tone, bourne out by the reflective pace of the piece. Sutra premiered here at Sadler's Wells in May 2008 and has toured worldwide since, returning last summer when The Telegraph described it as a "brave, thrilling, elliptical piece" concluding that, "modern dance has few more extraordinary journeys".
Family Weekend at Sadler's Wells
Sadler's Wells Theatre, EC1R 4TN
2nd & 3rd April 2010
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Flamenco Festival London
Sadler's Wells Theatre, EC1R 4TN
13th - 27th February 2010
Foot-stamping and skirt-swirling drama returns to Sadler's Wells for two weeks with the... More
Big Dance
Sadler's Wells Theatre, EC1R 4TN
3rd - 11th July 2010
The biennial Big Dance festival is back, turning London into the dance capital for one... More
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, Islington, EC1R 4TN
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space
Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's... More
With contributions from Surrealists such as Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp and Rene Magritte, The Surreal House looks at how the individual house is a place ...More
Rosebery Avenue offers a number of en-suite rooms, complete with bed linen and bath towels and communal kitchen areas. A full English breakfast is served ... More
The decor when you walk into reception is fresh and modern and this first impression extends throughout the hotel to the bedrooms, bar and restaurant. ... More
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space.
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A rich hunting ground for restaurants and bars, Exmouth Market twinkles under the fairy lights that zig-zag overhead across the scenic pedestrianised street. Hip hang ...More
For your vintage-style bicycles and accessories head to Bobbin Bicycles in Islington, the self-proclaimed most beautiful bike boutique in Britain. Opened in spring 2007, Bobbins ... More
Owned by stylist Zoe Lem, My Sugarland is a beautiful vintage shop which sells 1920s dresses alongside catwalk labels like Eley Kishimoto and Armand Basi ... More
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One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts.
Courses take place at the following venues:
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River Thames & Regents Canal,Islington,
London,
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9 minutes walk from Sutra
Danny Gillard and his team at Thames River Adventures offer kayak tours of the river Thames and London's canals. Early risers can see the city ... More
Vie is a friendly private health club which makes a welcome retreat in the heart of the bustling city in EC1. Facilities include gymnasium, swimming ...More
The original Kick bar and a local landmark, Cafe Kick is a tiny continental-style cafe bar with terrace tables and an endearingly insalubrious interior, has ... More
This warehouse club behind Angel tube isn't for the faint of heart. Electrowerkz is best known for hosting Slimelight, the longest running Goth party in ...More
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The Belgian-based Flemish / Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui is, by his very heritage, open to more than a few cultural influences. But it was his visit to the Shaolin Temple in China, working with the Shaolin Monks over several months, that resulted in Sutra, a five-star performance piece of kung fu kicks and backflips. Collaborating with artist Antony Gormley and Polish composer Szymon Brzoska to create Sutra, Sidi Larbi has fulfilled a life-long interest of exploring the philosophy and faith behind the Shaolin tradition. It's this journey that lends the show a profound tone, bourne out by the reflective pace of the piece. Sutra premiered here at 
