Pic : Camilla Greenwell
“Choreographer and Performer Akshay Sharma carries us gently in the palms of his expressive hands through a series of evocative scenes, inspired by both personal experience and myth, to explore notions of fear, belonging, and freedom.” – review by Pagan Hunt
Can This Place be a Temple? is a poetic and compelling solo work exploring the question of refuge and safety, touching on themes of race, gender, migration and nature by weaving together dance, spoken word and live singing. Drawing upon personal experience and myth, the piece is an invitation to journey through fear into trust and freedom.
” I find you the most compelling performer to watch. You have a unique beauty in the way you move and hold the space. I enjoyed the human touches and stories in your work – it gave it a sense of it’s place in the world which I appreciated greatly.”
– Hannah Robertshaw , Artistic Director, Yorkshire Dance
” Absolutely stunning movement sequences! So unique, individualized and authentic. The performance was very raw – polished but something unfinished as well, allowing a unique vulnerability to emerge. Akshay is a breathtaking performer. I was very moved.”
– Audience member , The Place
“I have never sat in a performance when I honestly thought the audience just wasn’t there, you know when you watch something and you are so connected and you have built this narrative and you can feel all the passion and all the pain… It was beautiful.
– Audience member, The Place
- Choreographer, Performer & Writer: Akshay Sharma
- Sound Design: Nicole Robson
- Lighting Design: Ryan Joseph Stafford
- Rehearsal Director: Shivaangee Agrawal
- Dramaturg: Eva Martinez
- Producer: Louisa Borg-Costanzi Potts
- Production Manager: Sam Evans
- Marketing: Jamie McHale
- Project Assistant: Aishani Ghosh
Tour dates
- London – 3rd October,2023 at The Place
- Bradford – 26th October, 2023
- Newcastle – 15th February, 2023
We are looking for commissioning, touring and presenting partners for the solo work for 2024 and 2024. Please get in touch
“Can this Place Be A Temple?” performance review by Pagan Hunt for Dance Art Journal – Dancecity, Newcastle 15th February, 2024.
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