In The Spirit of Diaghilev

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes Sadlers Wells commissioned four of todays leading and acclaimed choreographers to create one work each honouring the legacy of impresario Sergei Diaghilev IN THE SPIRIT OF DIAGHILEV features Sidi Larbi Cherkaouis Faun Russell Maliphants AfterLight Part One Wayne McGregors Dyad 1909 and the controversial Eternal Damnation to Sancho and Sanchez by Javier de Frutos Specially filmed interview content offer viewers the unique opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at the works in rehearsal as the collaborators share their thoughts on the enduring influence of Diaghilev and the remarkable collaborative spirit of the Ballets Russes The performances involve collaborations with artists and filmmakers Jane and Louise Wilson acclaimed composer Nitin Sawhney and costumes by leading fashion designer Hussein Chalayan