Choreodrome: next steps

Les Nuages and Nadī

This image is split into two parts. On the left, two figures are silhouetted against a warm, glowing orange light in a hazy atmosphere, their hands raised with fingers spread. On the right, against a deep blue background, a dancer in a light-coloured top is linked to a shirtless partner by a length of vibrant magenta fabric that stretches over their heads, obscuring their faces and creating a sculptural, abstract form.
Photos by Alice Underwood and Stefano Sasso

About Choreodrome: next steps

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LES NUAGES BY BEA BIDAULT

A poignant dance performance that explores loneliness and the deep human yearning for connection.

Performed by Bea Bidault and Max Revell, the work exposes vulnerability in its rawest form, asking how we can truly be real with one another. Les Nuages becomes a metaphor for dreams and hopes—a visually striking, emotionally charged journey to the heart.

Two performers are captured in a dramatic, hazy scene lit by a warm, golden glow from above. The person on the right, who is bald and wearing a blue button-down shirt, stands in profile and appears to be speaking or reaching toward the woman. On the left, the other person's form is partially obscured by shadows and thick smoke or mist, creating a sense of mystery and tension between the two figures.
Photo by Alice Underwood

NADĪ

Translating to ‘river’ in Marathi, Nadī explores and deconstructs ghost stories from Aishwarya Raut’s childhood in the Konkan region of India. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and the stories of female spirits, this evocative piece celebrates the strength and resilience of the many who strive for freedom.

A blurred, long-exposure shot captures two dancers in motion on a dark stage. One dancer lies on the floor while the other, wearing red, appears as a streak of movement above them. The warm, low-key lighting emphasizes the fluid and abstract nature of the choreography.
Photo by Aaron Akrong
About Bea Bidault

As a choreographer, movement researcher and performer, Bea Bidault's work delves into the intricacies of human connection and identity. Her artistic practice blends fictional, visual and sensory elements, creating performances that are captivating and thought-provoking.

As a performer Bea has worked with artists including Teac Damsa under Michael Keegan-Dolan's direction, choreographer Becky Namgauds, Akram Khan Company, Clementine Telesford & Lisard Tranis and Requardt & Rosenberg amongst others.

Les Nuages: Cast & Creatives

Direction: Bea Bidault

Choreography: Bea Bidault in collaboration with Max Revell

Performers: Max Revell and Bea Bidault

Music: Mayah Kadis, Oscar Downing and Max Revell featuring Bea Bidault

Sound Programming: Jaimie Hamilton

Lighting Design: Zoe Ritchie

Producer: Polly Cuthbert and Ciara Lynch

Movement Collaborators: Connor Scott, Theo Arran, Bonni Bogya, Aki Iwamoto, Becky Namgauds and Lucia Chocarro

Les Nuages: Credits

Commissioned by The Place through Choreodrome and Blast Theory with the support of the European Mobility Award, Pavilion Dance South West, A+E Lab, Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre and Ugly Duck.​

About Aishwarya Raut

Aishwarya Raut is a Mumbai-born dance artist trained in India and the UK. She is a former company dancer with Rambert and has recently worked with Akram Khan Company and GöteborgsOperans Danskompani. Her work spans across theatre, site-specific performance, and film, collaborating with leading contemporary choreographers and global brands like Valentino, Hermès, Slam Jam, Longchamp, and On Running. Featured in Dance Magazine, Pulse, and NOWNESS, she has earned critical recognition, including UK National Dance Awards nominations (2024, 2025) and was named one of Bachtrack’s 10 Rising Stars in Dance and Choreography.

Nadī: Cast & Creatives

Choreographer/Performer: Aishwarya Raut

Movement Collaborator/Performer: Antonello Sangirardi

Music: Dylan Tedaldi, Monika Khot (Nordra)

Producer: Louise Farnall

Nadī: Credits

Commissioned by Totally Thames Festival 2024 and The Place through Choreodrome. Supported by Rambert.