Akram Khan Company Jungle Book reimagined

A magical dance-theatre retelling of Kipling’s classic set against the backdrop of the climate crisis.

In a near future world, a family is torn apart as they escape their homeland ravaged by the impact of climate change. Arriving alone in a deserted modern city, and with wild animals claiming the streets as their own, the child soon discovers unlikely allies in this strange new jungle.

In Akram Khan’s new dance-theatre production based on the original story of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved family classic, Akram and his team reinvent the journey of Mowgli through the eyes of a climate refugee.

Featuring an original score, ten international dancers and state-of-the-art animation and visuals, Jungle Book reimagined is a beautifully compelling and vital piece of storytelling about our intrinsic need to belong and bond with others, and placing the importance of connecting with and respecting our natural world at its heart.

Jungle Book reimagined brings together a stellar creative team, with script by Tariq Jordan, dramaturgy by Sharon Clark, an original score by Jocelyn Pook, sound design comes from Gareth Fry and lighting by Michael Hulls. Transforming the stage into a magical world, diving into the myths of today, is Miriam Buether with visual stage design, whilst video design and animation comes from YeastCulture.

On Friday 7 & Saturday 8 April there will be a specially curated menu of free movement, arts, and crafts activities across the theatre foyers, inspired by the show that audiences can take part in. There will also be a family friendly food offer in the Fox Garden Court cafe.

Important Information

Assisted Performances

Relaxed Performances: Fri 7 April at 2:00pm and Sat 8 April at 2:00pm

Audio Described Performances: Sat 8 April at 2:00pm

Captioned Performances: Sat 8 April at 2:00pm

Touch Tour: Sat 8 April at 2:00pm

Age Restrictions

Recommended 8+ (Under 5s will not be admitted)

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 15th April 2023.

Show times for each day are below.

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