Norwich Theatre Talks S02 E07: Marc Brew & Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

It’s our Norwich Theatre Talks – On Tour episode!

Our guests are acclaimed international disabled choreographer, performer and director, Marc Brew; and award-winning choreographer and director, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, who are bringing their astounding piece, an Accident / a Life to Norwich Theatre Royal in May 2024.

It is a stunning, highly visual theatrical experience, including music, dance, storytelling, film and a car exploring the moments in our lives when everything changes. For Marc, this was his car accident, where he went from ballet dancer to paraplegic in a split second.

This solo marks the first collaboration of the Australian, Scotland based artist with the world-renowned Flemish-Moroccan choreographer. We were so excited to talk with them that we set up a special On Tour episode while host Stephen Crocker was in Birmingham with On Before and they were able to dial in.

Winner of two Olivier Awards, three Tanz Awards, and nominated for a Tony Award, choreographer and director Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s work spans contemporary dance, ballet, opera, and more. He is the choreographer behind several acclaimed films, circus shows, and musicals, plus musical artists including Beyoncé and Madonna.

“As a choreographer I am interested in how the body moves, and I’ve always looked and searched for how it copes, survives, thrives and changes with time, circumstances and age. an Accident / a Life is an auto-biographical performance: it’s a testimony of a very intense, specific and personal moment in time.” – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Marc Brew is an acclaimed international disabled choreographer, performer and director whose work has been toured to critical acclaim across the world. Marc has been presented with a Centenary Medal for Outstanding Contribution as a dancer and choreographer.

“It has been an incredible journey and a dream come true to collaborate with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in creating our new show an Accident / a Life. The new work has challenged me creatively and pushed me physically and I am extremely excited to share this ambitious and moving production.” – Marc Brew