15 April 2002

Cloud Gate, Taiwan's leading contemporary dance theatre, brings its unique and poetic blend of East and West to Sadler's Wells in Moon Water, following the celebrated performances of Songs of the Wanderers in spring 1999.

According to legend, Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest dance in China, a ritual 5,000 years old. Cloud Gate dancers are already trained in contemporary and ballet techniques, to which is added meditation, martial arts and Tai Chi. Accompanied by Bach's cello compositions, alternating mirrors allow glimpses of the dancers from different and unpredictable angles, as the entire stage becomes flooded by water, creating a reflective surface in which reality and appearance melt inseparably together.

By translating and matamorphosing the essence of Tai Chi into a blend of dance and theatre, Lin Hwai-min has created another milestone in the development of dance.

"Asia's leading contemporary dance theatre" (The Times)

"Lin Hwai-min has succeeded brilliantly in fusing dance techniques and theatrical concepts from the East and West." (New York Times)

Special Half Price Offer
Simply quote 'Dim Sum' to save 50% off Best Seats. Pay just £15 for best stalls seats (normally £30).
Offer applies Tues 28 - Thurs 30 May 7.30pm
Excludes Superseats, cannot be booked in conjunction with any other offer or online. Subject to availability.

Performances: Tuesday 28 May - Saturday 1 June at 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: £10 - £35
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Rosebery Avenue
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