Jan McNulty Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 UK PREMIERETaj ExpressThe Peacock, WC2ATuesday 13 June - Sunday 2 July 2017Tickets: £15 - £45Performances: Tues - Sat 7.30pm, Sun 2pm & 6pmTicket Office: 020 7863 8222 or www.peacocktheatre.com Sadler’s Wells presents the UK premiere of Taj Express from Tuesday 13 June - Sunday 2 July 2017. The new production visits The Peacock from Film City, Mumbai after a smash hit, sell-out tour of America, transporting the kaleidoscopic colours of India into the heart of London’s West End. Taj Express follows the story of ones man’s passion and another man’s genius. Young composer Shankar struggles with his music, and it’s only when he begins to follow in the footsteps of his idol, A.R. Rahman that he discovers his path to success. The production reveals the secrets of the world's most prolific film industry, and the people behind the screen who make the magic in India's factory of dreams. Taj Express blends explosive dance with the hits of India’s most iconic composers and is brought to life by the stars of Bollywood cinema and its greatest musicians live on stage and includes an unforgettable soundtrack featuring the songs of Oscar winner A.R. Rahman, composer of Danny Boyle’s 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire. The production follows on from the success of The Merchants of Bollywood and Wah! Wah! Girls. With a cast of multi-talented performers, Taj Express is an uplifting show full of colour, high-energy music and sensational dance scenes choreographed by one of Bollywood’s top young choreographers, Vaibhavi Merchant and directed by her sister Shruti Merchant. The pair were part of the creative team behind The Merchants of Bollywood, based on the life of their grandfather Shri Hiralalji and Vaibhavi herself. Vaibhavi Merchant started her career assisting her uncle Chinni Prakash, a renowned Bollywood film choreographer. She performed in the film Snehapoorvam Anna, but soon returned to choreography working on a variety of acclaimed Bollywood films including Kuch Na Kaho, Na Tum Jano Na Hum, Devdas and the Oscar nominated Lagaan. Her awards include a National Film Award for choreographing the dance ‘Dhole baaje’ in the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Prior to Taj Express, Shruti Merchant toured for over five years with The Merchants of Bollywood, visiting various countries from Australia, Switzerland, South Africa, Spain, France, Singapore and the USA. During her career Shruti has also assisted in the choreography direction of various Bollywood blockbusters. As director of Taj Express, Shruti aims to give audiences a true flavour of Indian and entertain and enthral audiences of all ages across the world. NOTES TO EDITORS Listings information UK PREMIERETaj ExpressThe Peacock, WC2ATuesday 13 June - Sunday 2 July 2017Tickets: £15 - £45Performances: Tues - Sat 7.30pm, Sun 2pm & 6pmTicket Office: 020 7863 8222 or www.peacocktheatre.com ABOUT SADLER’S WELLS Sadler's Wells is a world-leading dance house, committed to producing, commissioning and presenting new works and to bringing the best international and UK dance to London and worldwide audiences. Under the Artistic Directorship of Alistair Spalding, the theatre’s acclaimed year-round programme spans dance of every kind, from contemporary to flamenco, Bollywood to ballet, salsa to street dance and tango to tap. Since 2005, it has helped to bring over 130 new dance works to the stage and its award-winning commissions and collaborative productions regularly tour internationally. Sadler’s Wells supports 16 Associate Artists, three Resident Companies, an Associate Company and two International Associate Companies. It also nurtures the next generation of talent through its New Wave Associates and Summer University programmes, its Wild Card initiative and hosting of the National Youth Dance Company. Located in Islington, north London, the current theatre is the sixth to have stood on the site since it was first built by Richard Sadler in 1683. The venue has played an illustrious role in the history of theatre ever since, with The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and English National Opera all having started at Sadler’s Wells. Sadler’s Wells is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and currently receives approximately 10% of its revenue from Arts Council England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 We've just had a reminder from Sadler's Wells that this production of Taj Express opens in 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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