Blue Elephant Theatre, Camberwell

London Butoh Dance Company's latest creation, Of Mirrors and Shadows, takes inspiration from Aristophanes' myth of the Androgynous in Plato's Symposium.

The myth speaks of an ancient human form, where people were round, with four arms and four legs, symbolizing a precondition of unity. After their separation from the gods, they were left in a state of grief and suffering, reflecting the current human condition.

Through the avant-garde lens of Butoh, this performance dives into the primal emotions of loss, the search for completeness, and the anguish of separation. It also imagines a transformative vision of a post-human condition, inviting the audience to question what might lie beyond our current state. Where is this post-human state, and what does it look like?

Join us to experience this introspective journey and explore the answers for yourself.

London Butoh Dance Company draws inspiration from avant-garde Butoh and fuses it with personal experiences. Believing in accessible movement and the creative input of all members, the company devises unique performances.

Age guidance: 16+
Features intense grotesque imagery, masks, and paint, which may be triggering.

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