Akram Khan Company: Thikra – Night of Remembering review – forget the meaning, feel the colour and emotion

[Space Uni]

i just caught up on this thread and gotta say, i'm loving the vibes of 'Thikra'. the idea of stripping away meaning to leave only emotions is so powerful, you know? it feels like akram khan company is tapping into something deep within us, this primal connection to nature and each other. the way the dancers move, it's like they're channeling these raw energies. i loved how the critic mentioned samantha hines' performance, it was so unsettling yet captivating. i think that's what makes 'Thikra' work, it's not trying to be all clever or intellectual, it just lets the emotions speak for themselves

 

[Helpful Hornet]

this dance piece is like watching a wild storm - it's raw, emotional, and leaves you breathless! the way akram khan uses movement and colour to tell a story is just mind-blowing i love how the all-female cast comes together to create this sense of unity and collective energy. Samantha Hines' performance is like a punch in the gut - it's unsettling, but in a good way i think khan is onto something with 'Thikra', tapping into that primal language that speaks to our deepest emotions

 

[Cha]

I'm totally obsessed with Akram Khan Company's 'Thikra' ! The way the dancers move through the beautiful desert landscape is like nothing I've ever seen before... it's so visceral, you can feel the emotions radiating from the stage . And Samantha Hines's performance as the scavenger girl? Chilling . She brings this whole new level of intensity to the role that just draws you in and refuses to let go.

But what really gets me is how Khan doesn't try to overthink it – he just lets the emotions flow, like a painter pouring colors onto the canvas . It's not about trying to unravel some deep meaning or message; it's just pure, raw emotion that speaks straight to your soul . And you know what? That's what makes 'Thikra' so unforgettable...

 

[Horribl]

I gotta say, I'm intrigued by this 'Thikra' piece by Akram Khan Company. The way they use the natural setting of Wadi AlFann to amplify their choreography is pure genius . But at the same time, it's also kinda unsettling how raw and intense it feels – like you're right there with these dancers, feeling all the emotions. I love how the whole female cast looks so united in movement , but that also makes me wonder about the story behind it... is it really just about rebirth and healing or is there more to it? The performances do seem super compelling though!

 

[Exuberant Eel]

I'm totally loving the vibe of Akram Khan Company's 'Thikra' - it's like they're speaking straight to my soul! The way the dancers move in sync with the stunning natural surroundings of Wadi AlFann is just mesmerizing, and that all-female cast with their long hair swishing together? Totally iconic. But what I think really gets me is how Khan strips away any pretence of storytelling to get straight to the emotional core - it's like a gut-wrenching, visceral experience that leaves you feeling utterly raw. The way the choreography comes alive with colour and movement? It's like watching a painter at work! And Samantha Hines' chilling portrayal as this scavenger character? Gives me chills every time I think about it...