Premiere: 8 July 2005,  Sadler's Wells, London

An exciting collaboration between Akram Khan and Sidi Larbi, this is an opportunity to see these remarkable artists working with sculptor Antony Gormley and composer Nitin Sawhney.

Khan and Larbi first met in 2000 when they quickly discovered strong similarities in their work. Both are sons of Islamic families brought up in Europe, and both draw upon this meeting of cultures, combining complex Indian Kathak dance with the speed and precision of contemporary movements.

zero degrees was borne out of their longing to create work together, and follows them on a journey to seek the reference point, the source, the '0' at life's core. Inspired by their own dual identities, the two search for this middle point through polar opposites; becoming/death, light/dark, chaos/order.

Creating the environment for this journey is artist Antony Gormley, most famous for his 'Angel of the North' sculpture. Working closely with the two dancers, his design will reflect the concept of duality explored in zero degrees. Specially commissioned music is by composer/producer Nitin Sawnhey. This is a rare chance to see four of today's greatest artists join forces.

Artistic Directors, Choreographers and Performers
Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Composer - Nitin Sawhney
Lighting Designer - Mikki Kunttu
Sculptor - Antony Gormley
Costume Designer - Kei Ito

Musicians
Laura Anstee - cello
Coordt Linke - percussion
Faheem Mazhar - vocals
Alies Sluiter - violin

Producers
Farooq Chaudhry (Akram Khan Company) and
Lieven Thyrion (Les Ballets C. de la B.)

Dramaturge - Guy Cools
Production Manager - Fabiana Piccioli
Sound Engineer - Nicolas Faure
Stage Manager - Natan Rosseel

Casts - Steve Haynes
Text  - Akram Khan

Duration: 75 minutes