Genre Opera/Dance
First Performance 05/10/2011
Closing 08/10/2011
Running Time Prog 1: 2h. Prog 2: 1h. Prog 3: 1h25

A chance to see a selection of iconic works by visionary choreographer Merce Cunningham performed one last time in the UK by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, the company he personally trained.

Three rich programmes bring together six cutting-edge dances spanning 40 years and showcasing groundbreaking collaborations with artists including John Cage, Brian Eno and Andy Warhol.

Returning to the Barbican for the eighth time, these are the company’s final London appearances, forming part of the Legacy Tour.

Programme 1 – 5 Oct:
Pond Way (1998), Second Hand (1970), Antic Meet (1958)

Programme 2 – 6 & 7 Oct:
Roaratorio (1983)

Programme 3 – 8 Oct:
RainForest (1968), BIPED (1999)

Merce Cunningham Dance Company: Final London Season is part of Dance Umbrella 2011.

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