Wondrous Stories – Outdoor Performance

As one of only a handful of British South Asian professional female choreographers in the UK, Sonia Sabri is delighted to have been invited to be part of the creative team behind the large scale spectacular outdoor production Wondrous Stories created and directed by Kevin Finnan MBE, Artistic Director of Motionhouse. Sonia, one of only two Associate Choreographers, has already worked as choreographer and movement director with Sir Trevor Nunn CBE, Dame Arlene Phillips (DBE), Marion Tait CBE, Jonzi D, Sir Richard Alston CBE, Shobana Jeyasingh CBE, Nitin Sawhney CBE, and Rose English. Audiences will be able to attend seven performances of this spectacular, free event, which will bring together the people of Birmingham in a celebration of the wondrous stories of ordinary people across the region. A giant aerial spectacle with a flying book, bicycles and a large globe, are just some of the thrilling elements that will wow the audience alongside incredible digital projections that will help set the scene for this extraordinary dance-circus performance. The first performance of this spectacular free show will mark the start of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. shining a global spotlight on creativity in the West Midlands that will sit alongside the Commonwealth Games.

Outdoor at Centenary Square