rising

Performance: Rising by the Aakash Odedra Company

Rising is the successful debut production of Aakash Odedra Company in 2011.

Featuring four works tailor-made for Aakash as a soloist, this production explores different processes and aesthetics using Aakash’s traditional background in Kathak and Bharata Natyam to create a distinct flavour of contemporary dance.

The solos are choreographed by Russell Maliphant, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Khan and Aakash himself.

Solo One: Nritta – by Aakash Odedra Solo Two: In the Shadow of Man – by Akram Khan Solo Three: CUT – by Russell Maliphant Solo Four: Constellation – by Sidi...

Plymouth marks Commonwealth Day

Plymouth will be flying the flag for the Commonwealth at a special ceremony to mark Commonwealth Day.

There will be a flag raising ceremony at the Guildhall Flag Poles where the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Michael Fox will read out an affirmation following the a message from Her Majesty the Queen.

At the same time, 650 other Commonwealth flags will be raised in 38...