TELLUS is a new work for seven dancers by Cameroon-born dancer, composer and choreographer, Dickson Mbi. It follows a person’s journey to reconnect with their mother and is inspired by stories of Mami Water, a mythical deity living in oceans and rivers, known as the spirit of water in many African and North American cultures. Considered the life source of beauty, power, care and love, she also has a malign capacity for wrath, violence and destruction.

 

With an original score composed by Dickson, the TELLUS creative team includes Ruby Law (set design), Debbie Duru (costume design), Fay Fullerton (costume consultant), Lee Curran (light design), Yeast Culture (video artists), Tony Gayle (sound design), Nick Drake (co-writer) and Simon McBurney (dramaturgy).

 

The final creation of TELLUS will take place in early 2026, ahead of a February premiere and international touring.

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For information on booking please contact Executive Producer Donna Meierdiercks at info@dicksonmbi.com.