Gregory Maqoma’s Cion: A Requiem to Ravel’s Bolero
(17 – 19 Oct)

Dance Umbrella
Barbican Centre, London

Gregory Maqoma’s Cion: A Requiem to Ravel’s Bolero
Gregory Maqoma’s Cion: A Requiem to Ravel’s Bolero

Carried by the transformative singing of an African choir, Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero is a rousing performance standing for hope against the darkness, transfixing us with choreography of rhythmic dexterity and ecstatic intensity.  Gregory Maqoma, one of South Africa’s most celebrated artists, is joined by eight performers from Vuyani Dance Theatre and four traditional vocalists.  

NEED TO KNOW: Gregory Maqoma’s Cion: A Requiem to Ravel’s Bolero is at the Barbican 17 –19 Oct, 7.45pm | Tickets £16 – £28 | BOOK TICKETS