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Shobana Jeyasingh is an internationally recognised choreographer who founded Shobana Jeyasingh Dance 30 years ago.

Her work is noted for both its intellectual rigour and its visceral physicality. Applauded around the world, the multi award-winning Shobana Jeyasingh Dance creates bold, adventurous and exhilarating work on stage, screen and in unusual and public spaces.

27/06/2026

A spectacular first week for Krishna at Grange Park Opera.

Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh is part of this extraordinary production, helping to create a breathtaking fusion of myth, music, dance and spirituality.

View our previous post to see the development of the three characters: Rukmini, Radha and Gopis.

Photographer: Marc Brenner

26/06/2026

Early R&D sketch preparing for the rehearsals of 'Krishna' at the Grange Park Opera.

Choreographer, Shobana Jeyasingh, shares: "When tasked with creating the women in the Krishna stories, as told by the celebrated English composer John Tavener in his opera, I had to find a different way to bring these well-loved characters of the classical Indian stage to life. I sought an approach that combined the literal and the abstract, while supporting the singers in telling their stories.

Rukmini, the resolute letter writer who arranged her own elopement; Radha, who yearns for her absent lover; and the Gopis (village girls), who are tricked by Krishna while bathing in the river. It is always exciting to embark on movement research and make the first sketches, and I am often surprised by how they find their final form on stage many months later."

Performing at the Grange Park Opera, 21 June - 2 July 🎫 grangeparkopera.co.uk/whats-on/krishna/

Dancers: Rosalia Panepinto, Yanki Yau, Chia Yu Hsu, Ella Pileggi, Anna Smith, Winnie Asawakanjanakit

23/06/2026

We are honoured to share that (Don’t) Say My Name, a film by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, has been selected by Idaho Screendance Festival.

Screening 15 July.
Discover more about (Don’t) Say My Name: shobanajeyasingh.co.uk/works/dont-say-my-name/

Dancer: Estela Merlos

16/05/2026

This June, Shobana Jeyasingh will be choreographing the timeless story of Krishna, at Grange Park Opera.

About the role, Shobana Jeyasingh shares: “It has been fascinating doing the R&D for John Taverner’s opera Krishna, which is produced by Grange Park Opera. I am very much looking forward to choreographing and collaborating with director Sir David Pountney."

World Premiere, 4 June - Grange Park Opera, Surrey: grangeparkopera.co.uk/whats-on/krishna/

In this clip: R&D of Krishna, draft sketch for Putana, a character in the Krishna story
Dancers: Rosalia Panepinto, Ella Pileggi, Winnie Asawakanjanakit, Mirabel Huang Smith

29/04/2026

Last week at Sadler's Wells East, we successfully completed our tour of We Caliban.

"Any dialogue forged with William Shakespeare was bound to be stimulating and turbulent, and We Caliban, inspired by The Tempest, was no exception. Our sideways look at this remarkable play landed on the rebellious Caliban and his untold story.

A massive thank you to all who were part of the journey which started in December 2024 and kept us on our toes till curtain down on the 23rd of April 2026. We could not have done it without the creativity and dedication of all the brilliant people who gave so generously of their time and talents. A special shout-out to our audience who honoured us with their concentration and warm applause." - Shobana Jeyasingh, Artistic Director

We Caliban Cast 2025 & 26: Tanisha Addicott, Gabriel Ciulli, Julia Costa, Natnael Dawit, George Gregory, Oliver Mahar, Raul Reinoso, Harry Ondrak-Wright, Tabitha O'Sullivan, Holly Vallis
We Caliban R&D Dancers: Tanisha Addicott, Gabriel Ciulli, Rhys Dennis, Julia Costa, Natnael Dawit, Oliver Mahar, Raul Reinoso, Tabitha O'Sullivan, Dominic Rocca, Holly Vallis
Early Career Dancers, R&D: Mirabel Huang-Smith, Alanah Corbridge, Fern Kershaw, Ellie Peacock
Photographer: Foteini Christofilopoulou

23/04/2026

We Caliban offers a bold, sideways perspective on The Tempest, reimagined through the eyes of Caliban.

To mark World Shakespeare Day and the end of our Spring 2026 tour at Sadler's Wells East, we’re sharing an interview with Shobana Jeyasingh on what inspired the creation of We Caliban, and how The Tempest was transformed into a contemporary dance work.

Sign up to our mailing list to watch the full interview: shobanajeyasingh.co.uk

We Caliban, 2025 & 2026 Cast: Tanisha Addicott, Gabriel Ciulli, Julia Costa, Natnael Dawit, George Gregory, Oliver Mahar, Raul Reinoso, Harry Ondrak-Wright, Tabitha O'Sullivan, Holly Vallis

21/04/2026

"Which is a gift to anyone working in the arts" - Mayou Trikerioti, Set Props and Costume Designer in We Caliban

To celebrate the end of our Spring 2026 run of We Caliban at Sadler's Wells East, we’ve shared exclusive insights with our email subscribers from the creatives behind the production, Projection Designer, Will Duke, and Set Props and Costume Designer, Mayou Trikerioti.

They reflect on their collaborative process, the evolution of the work, and the transformation of We Caliban from concept to stage.

Sign up to our mailing list to watch the full interviews: shobanajeyasingh.co.uk
We Caliban, Sadler's Wells East, 21-23 April: sadlerswells.com/whats-on/shobana-jeyasingh-we-caliban/

We Caliban, 2025 & 2026 Cast: Tanisha Addicott, Gabriel Ciulli, Julia Costa, Natnael Dawit, George Gregory, Oliver Mahar, Raul Reinoso, Harry Ondrak-Wright, Tabitha O'Sullivan, Holly Vallis

19/04/2026

The role of a Dramaturg.

Uzma Hameed and fellow creatives from We Caliban share their experiences of working on our latest production. Their reflections highlight the ongoing thread of collaboration that runs through all of Shobana Jeyasingh’s work.

Sign up to our mailing list to watch the full interview: shobanajeyasingh.co.uk

We Caliban, 2025 & 2026 Cast: Tanisha Addicott, Gabriel Ciulli, Julia Costa, Natnael Dawit, George Gregory, Oliver Mahar, Raul Reinoso, Harry Ondrak-Wright, Tabitha O'Sullivan, Holly Vallis

18/04/2026

We are excited that George Gregory and Harry Ondrak-Wright will be performing with the cast at Sadler's Wells East next week (Tuesday 21– Thursday 23 April)

George trained at Rambert School. In his own work, he is passionate about mixing artistic elements from the worlds of theatre and popular culture. Recent career highlights include Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Swan Lake international tour 2025; dancer with Alexander Whitley at H&M&LA event in 2025 and in H&M A/W 2024 re-launch, choreographed by Holly Blakey through Box Artist Management.

Harry is best known for his roles with , with which he has toured in Swan Lake, Romeo + Juliet, The Nutcracker! and The Car Man. He has performed a range of roles, notably the Prince in Swan Lake, and Mercutio and Balthasar in Romeo and Juliet.

See our exceptional dancers at Sadler's Wells East for the final performances of We Caliban, 21–23 April: shobanajeyasingh.co.uk/works/we-caliban/

17/04/2026

"My grandparents in Sri Lanka and India were very much products of colonial history.

They went to schools run by the British, learnt English, changed their clothing habits and adapted to another culture. My parents’ immense admiration for the English education system funded my travel to the UK to be a student of English Literature.

European empire building changed the fortunes of my forefathers as it did Caliban’s." - Artistic Director Shobaba Jeyasingh Dance, interview with A Youngish Perspective

This experience was part of Shobana Jeyasingh's reason to look at The Tempest from the POV of the colonised, Caliban, and to create her latest dance piece, We Caliban.

See the final performance of We Caliban at Sadler's Wells East, 21-23 April: shobanajeyasingh.co.uk/works/we-caliban/

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