🎶 This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait to secure yours. Booking closes 4pm on Fri 26 June 💛

YMP members are eligible for up to two pairs of free tickets across a selected programme.

Please note you have to be logged into your account to book. Any questions, drop us a line at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 131 473 2000 (10-4pm Mon-Fri) 🎶

Double Olivier Award-winning choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s latest work explores how the world changes in a never-ending cycle of destruction and rebirth. Ihsane swells with anger, lingers in sorrow, and joyfully celebrates the rich cultures of North Africa and the Middle East.

Live music, composed and led by Tunisian viola d’amore player Jasser Haj Youssef, follows each step of the dancers from Cherkaoui’s two companies – Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and Eastman. Draped in earth-toned costumes and surrounded by Persian rugs, they pay homage to both contemporary dance and cultural traditions.  

Paying tribute to a gay Moroccan man murdered in Belgium, Ihsane confronts cycles of violence and persecution, calling for connection despite unimaginable grief. 

Hear Sounds of Ihsane at The Hub on Fri 14 Aug. 

What to expect at Festival Theatre 🎭

Powerful fully-staged operas in a grand theatre. Let the dramatic sound of world-class singers and musicians transport you to a different world. 

Make sure your phone is off during the performance but feel free to take pictures at the final applause.