Review: Akram Khan’s ‘Jungle Book reimagined’ is spectacular and frightening at Harris Theater. What if animals could talk?

Scientists predict that by 2050, 80% of the world’s population will live in cities, forced inland due to rising sea waters and away from agrarian societies in search of economic opportunity. The globe is expected to reach 9.8 billion people by then, most relegated to megacities ill-equipped to handle the congestion. People move — toward opportunity, away from war and other imminent dangers like drought and food insecurity. Animals move, too, for many of the same reasons.

His “Giselle” moved the action from a provincial Rhineland enclave to Bangladesh, with the Rana Plaza garment factory disaster as a backdrop. “Creature” tackled Mary Shelley’s “Modern Prometheus,” a topic further explored in his solo show, “Xenos” . Unlike those, which aren’t explicitly companion pieces but sit within a similar aesthetic and approach, “Jungle Book” is something altogether new.

Entertainment Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Entertainment Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Megan Fox’s Ultra-Sheer Ensemble for Her Book Tour Has Fans Doing a Double TakeMegan Fox’s author era is as bold, showstopping, and as stylish as can be; but did fans really expect anything less from the actor? On Nov 8, the Jennifer's Body star shared a series of sensational selfies and snapshots of herself on her Instagram.
Source: SheKnows - 🏆 558. / 51 Read more »

Megan Fox Exorcizes…a Lot of Demons in New Poetry BookThe actress takes aim at abusive men in Pretty Boys Are Poisonous. The delivery is a bit melodramatic, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be treated seriously.
Source: Jezebel - 🏆 153. / 63 Read more »