Rites of War tells the story of the universal soldier. Drawing on true stories and personal histories from both WWI and current day Afghanistan, the piece weaves together their narratives using aerial dance, film, sound, live music, reportage and animation.
Made in collaboration with David Loyn (BBC war correspondent) and directed by Darshan Singh Bhuller, Rites of War will coincide with the marking of the Great War and UK troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Revealing stories of grief, courage, betrayal, endurance, hatred, love and humour, Rites of War creates a compellingly visceral piece of theatre that directly connects the work to the world we live in.