In-I

Part of the 2009 Next Wave Festival

Sep 15, 17—19, 22—26 at 7:30pm
Sep 16 at 7pm*
Sep 20 at 3pm
*2009 Next Wave Gala: Patron Celebration

Directed and performed by Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan

"Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan know how to pick their partners...the chemistry is undeniable" —New York Post

"There is no question that Khan and Binoche are fascinating together as they venture into new terrain." —The Guardian (UK)

"I never know what I'm capable of doing before I do it." These words, spoken by Oscar-winning actor Juliette Binoche (Caché, The English Patient, Blue), capture the intrepid spirit—indeed the daring—behind In-I, an intensely visceral dance-theater work conceived, directed, and performed by Binoche and the adventurous British choreographer Akram Khan (Steve Reich @ 70, 2006 Next Wave Festival). Together, these charismatic artists arrive at something entirely new, as an actor dances and a dancer acts.

Incandescent and delicate, Binoche moves with surprising force, always in lockstep with Khan's virtuosity and power. Accompanied by an evocative, mercurial score and performed before a luminous wall designed by British sculptor Anish Kapoor, the couple's exchanges are thrust into relief, revealing the intricacies of a love affair, in all its glory and all its pain.


BAM Harvey Theater
70min, no intermission
Tickets: $25, 50, 70
In English


Set design by Anish Kapoor
Lighting design by Michael Hulls
Music by Philip Sheppard
Costume (Juliette Binoche) by Alber Elbaz
Costume (Akram Khan) by Kei Ito
Sound design by Nicolas Faure

In-I global tour is sponsored by Société Générale and Hermès Foundation, and supported by CULTURESFRANCE

Co-produced by Hermès Foundation: National Theatre, London;Théâtre de la Ville, Paris; Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg; Romaeuropa Festival and Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Rome; La Monnaie, Brussels; Sydney Opera House, Sydney; Curve, Leicester

Theatermania Review of In-I
"In-I, the pair's first collaboration, is consistently engaging ...brought boldly to life by its creators." More

The New York Post Review of In-I
"Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan know how to pick their partners...the chemistry is undeniable." More

Article: Juliette Binoche talks to Time Out New York
Juliette Binoche discusses what its like to tour as a dancer, Akram Khan’s prodigious talents, and the joys of being out of breath.

Article: Juliette Binoche and Akram Kahn interview by New York Magazine
New York Magazine looks at the birth of a collaboration.

Article: Akram Khan in Paris
Khan discusses what happens when modern dance meets the Indian classical form of "kathak."

Official Homepage: Akram Khan Company
All things Akram—including recent press, biography, and media.

Official Homepage: Anish Kapoor
The In-I set designer and international superstar is also the brains behind "Cloud Gate" and other notable public works.

Official Homepage: Philip Sheppard
Sample sound clips from the In-I score, evocatively penned by composer/cellist Philip Sheppard

Video: Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan Discuss In-I
"Love is a process…a risk…but also a letting-happen," says Binoche in this compelling piece on In-I.

Video: Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan
Binoche and Khan discuss In-I with British journalist Sir David Frost.

Audio: Original Score from In-I
Composer Philip Sheppard's evocative soundscape is available as a free download here.