Shobana Jeyasingh Dance

Multi-award-winning Shobana Jeyasingh Dance creates bold, adventurous and exhilarating work on stage, screen and in unusual and public spaces.

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STORIES IN DANCE: CONTAGION

Contagion explores the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. Inspired by the rapid mutation, unpredictability and adaptability of a virus, Shobana Jeyasingh transforms the invisible processes of nature into movement.

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Strange Blooms draws on the processes of plant growth - from cellular change to cross-pollination - transforming these patterns into movement.

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Thierry Pècou's symphonic suite, WE CALIBAN, is out now.

“The album brings a kind of parallel narrative with its own drama, as a second way to tell this story. It’s a stand-alone piece to listen to..."

– Thierry Pécou

Discover on all streaming platforms.

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We are honoured to share that (Don’t) Say My Name, a film by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, has been selected by Idaho Screendance Festival.

Screening 15 July.
Discover more about (Don’t) Say My Name: https://t.co/S1pLI79fH7

Dancer: Estela Merlos

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To mark #WorldShakespeareDay and the end of our Spring 2026 run at Sadler's Wells East, we’re sharing an interview with Shobana Jeyasingh on creating We Caliban and reimagining The Tempest as contemporary dance.

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To celebrate the end of our Spring 2026 run of We Caliban at Sadler's Wells East, we’ve shared exclusive insights with our email subscribers from the creatives behind the production, Will Duke and Mayou Trikerioti.

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The role of a Dramaturg.

Uzma Hameed and fellow creatives from We Caliban share their experiences of working on our latest production.

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Dance, culture, heritage, and AI. All is covered in Shobana Jeyasingh's latest interview with @DESIblitz: https://t.co/UhqneX1G59

Don’t miss the final performances of We Caliban: https://t.co/f08u9Q43AC
📍 Sadler’s Wells East
🗓 21–23 April

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Shobana shared: "It was a privilege to meet and be interviewed by the wonderful Jenni Murray. I will remember her for generosity of spirit which made our encounter less of an interview and more of an absorbing conversation with a well-informed friend”.

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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Jenni Murray.

Our, Artistic Director, Shobana Jeyasingh, first met Jenni when being interviewed by her on Women's Hour.

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"European empire building changed the fortunes of my forefathers as it did Caliban’s" a great In Conversation with @SJeyasinghDance ahead of the London premiere of #WeCaliban her danced re-imagining of #TheTempest @Sadlers_Wells #East from 21-23 April

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Out now ,- our interview with leading UK choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh CBE talking about artist development, funding, #dance scene in general & latest #WeCaliban #ShobanaJeyasingh @SJeyasinghDance
https://t.co/Wl0xPbKwnl

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"Her work demonstrates how dance can navigate identity, history, and contemporary issues with clarity and purpose" Great interview with @SJeyasinghDance about identity, storytelling, dance and her new work #WeCaliban @Sadlers_Wells #East on 21-23 April https://t.co/hpGijKOCi6

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Our interview with one of the leading choreographers of her generation - Shobana Jeyasingh talks about her latest 'We Caliban' coming to @Sadlers_Wells East #London
'The story we don't see on stage' based on #Shakespeare #TheTempest
#WeCaliban #dance
https://t.co/cw5vPcXiSo

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@SJeyasinghDance's latest work #WeCaliban comes to @Sadlers_Wells #East from 21 to 23 April. #TheTempest seen through Caliban's eyes. Not every inheritance is welcome....

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We Caliban asks what The Tempest looks like through Caliban’s eyes, shifting the story beyond Shakespeare’s script to reveal a new perspective.

In this clip, Projection Designer Will Duke talks about his experience working on We Caliban. Full interview: https://t.co/josZdGT9Jm

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Hung Dance: Push And Pull
This quietly poetic work explores resilience and tenderness in a spellbinding encounter between two exceptional dancers and movement artists.

The Coronet Theatre, 12-14 March: https://t.co/RWvKl8LR5o

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Today, we begin our Spring tour of We Caliban at Hall for Cornwall.

We Caliban retells The Tempest through Caliban’s eyes, asking us to reconsider whose histories have been erased, distorted, or silenced.

🎟️https://t.co/dqK0nUrCuO

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It was an honour for our Artistic Director, Shobana Jeyasingh, to deliver the keynote address at ISTD's Graduation 2026.
Reflecting on the occasion, Shobana shared: “It was an absolute privilege to be part of ISTD’s graduation and award ceremony. A massive well done to all!”

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We Caliban's Spring Tour premieres this week at Hall for Cornwall.

Final tickets remaining, including a curtain raiser with local youth groups and Falmouth University students 🎫 https://t.co/ajD7rydEUY