Tour
The Rite of Spring Tour 2023
UPCOMING:
The Rite of Spring Autumn 2023 UK
Seeta Patel marries Indian classical dance and Western classical music in her The Rite of Spring, in a UK tour in November 2023.
Taking the South Indian classical dance form of bharatanatyam, with its intricate rhythmic footwork, geometric and dynamic movements and expressive prowess, Seeta Patel has created a compelling interpretation of the iconic The Rite of Spring.
Poole
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UF
Wednesday 15th November 2023, 7:30pm
Featuring an opening recital from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra of Nurymov's The Fate of Sukhovey and Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty Suite.
Book tickets here: https://bsolive.com/events/seetas-rite-poole/
Salford
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Tuesday 21st November 2023, 7:30pm
Featuring an opening act of Seeta Patel's solo performance Shree, accompanied live by three brilliant Carnatic musicians.
Book tickets here: https://thelowry.com/whats-on/seeta-patel-rite-of-spring/
Basingstoke
The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR
Thursday 23rd November 2023, 7:30pm
Featuring an opening recital from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra of Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty Suite.
Book tickets here: https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/event/bournemouth-symphony-orchest...
Praise for The Rite of Spring at Sadler's Wells
Financial Times ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The production joins the vast canon of dance works that have wrestled with Stravinsky’s epic score but it is up there with the very best.”
The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“an exciting ritual for a dozen terrific dancers.”
The Guardian/Observer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“beautiful, intelligent and exciting.”
The Stage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Artistically bold.”
London Living Large ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Extraordinary.”
Telegraph ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Fascinating… with beauty and surprises everywhere.”
Bachtrack ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“compelling and beautiful… a tremendous success.”
The Reviews Hub ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“lithe and fluid… an evening full of beautiful visuals and striking music."
British Theatre Guide
“a triumph.”
PAST:
London:
Sadler's Wells Theatre
13th & 14th March 2023
Tickets: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/seeta-patel-dance-rite-of-spring/
Seeta Patel marries Indian classical dance and Western classical music in her The Rite of Spring, in a London premiere.
Taking the South Indian classical dance form of bharatanatyam, with its intricate rhythmic footwork, geometric and dynamic movements and expressive prowess, Seeta Patel has created a compelling interpretation of the iconic The Rite of Spring.
Patel will open the evening’s show with a solo performance accompanied by South Indian musicians. The piece shows bharatanatyam as it is often performed in a solo format, taking viewers on the journey of Mother Earth from birth to destruction, preparing for her deliverance through The Rite of Spring.
The second part of this evening offers a rare chance to see bharatanatyam performed in an ensemble piece. Unusually, this version subverts tradition by choosing a male as The Chosen One, elevating him to a deity to whom all sacrifice themselves. This is a spiritual exploration of the work through an Eastern philosophical lens.
Accompanied live by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, this is a Rite of Spring but not as you know it.
