DANCE ME – MUSIC BY LEONARD COHEN to make UK premiere at Sadler’s Wells

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Robomagic Live, in association with Ballets Jazz Montréal, will present Dance Me – Music  by Leonard Cohen at Sadler’s Wells in London for its exclusive UK premiere from 7 – 11 February 2023.

Dance Me is inspired by the rich and profound work of Montréal-based poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen. Conceived by the Artistic Director at the time, Louis Robitaille, approved by Cohen himself, and realised by the strong, bold dramaturgy of  Eric Jean, this homage to the famed artist evokes the grand cycles of existence, as described in Cohen’s reflective music and poems. 

Three internationally renowned, contemporary dance choreographers have been entrusted with putting movement to Cohen’s legendary songs: Andonis Foniadakis,  Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Ihsan Rustem. Their powerful and profound choreographic  world reflective of Cohen’s singular work. 

Surrounded by a team of celebrated designers, Dance Me combines scenic, visual, musical,  dramaturgical, and choreographic elements to pay tribute to Montreal’s greatest ambassador. Dance, music, lighting, scenography, and videography all come together in  this special one-off UK date. 

Artistic Director of Ballets Jazz Montréal, Alexandra Damiani, said: “Ballets Jazz Montréal is thrilled to be performing Dance Me - Music by Leonard  Cohen for the first time in London. Back in 2008, Leonard recorded his 18th album in  London, and it went on to become a huge success. To be performing this iconic dance show  that pays homage to this beloved songwriter, in a city that held such importance to him  during his lifetime, only magnifies how meaningful this invitation is for the company.” 

Robomagic Live is proud to bring Ballets Jazz Montréal’s Dance Me – Music by Leonard  Cohen to the UK. Robomagic Live Founder, Rob Hallett, adds: “It is great to continue my  long association with Leonard Cohen’s music by presenting this unique interpretation of  his music for the London premiere of this beloved show.” 

Songs that will feature in the show include: ‘Suzanne’ (1967), ‘So Long, Marianne’ (1967), ‘Famous Blue Raincoat’ (1971), ‘Lover, Lover, Lover’ (1974), ‘Hallelujah’ (1984), ‘First We  Take Manhattan’ (1988), ‘Tower of Song’ (1988), ‘Everybody Knows’ (2001), ‘Here It Is’ (2001),  ‘Dance Me to the End of Love’ (Live in London, 2009), ‘Boogie Street’ (Live in London, 2009), ‘Nevermind’ (2014), ‘Steer Your Way’ (2016), ‘It Seemed the Better Way’ (2016), ‘String  Reprise/Treaty’ (2016), and ‘A Thousand Kisses Deep’ (poem). 

Tickets go on sale to the general public on 17 November at  midday here.