TELLUS is a new work for seven dancers by Cameroon-born dancer, composer and choreographer, Dickson Mbi. It follows a person’s journey to reconnect with their mother and is inspired by stories of Mami Water, a mythical deity living in oceans and rivers, known as the spirit of water in many African and North American cultures. Considered the life source of beauty, power, care and love, she also has a malign capacity for wrath, violence and destruction.

 

With an original score composed by Dickson, the TELLUS creative team includes Ruby Law (set design), Yiqing Yin (costume design), Lee Curran (costume design), Yeast Culture (video artists) and Simon McBurney (dramaturgy) and is being supported by Complicité.

 

The final creation of TELLUS will take place in early 2026, ahead of the February premiere and  international touring.

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For information on booking please contact Executive Producer Donna Meierdiercks at info@dicksonmbi.com.