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Jungle Book: Reimagined review

“Truly exceptional”

ReviewsApr 8, 2022by Isaac Ouro-GnaoCurve, Leicester

Jungle Book: Reimagined review at Curve, Leicester. Photo: Ambra Vernuccio

Jungle Book: Reimagined review at Curve, Leicester. Photo: Ambra Vernuccio

Akram Khan’s new dance-theatre production based on Rudyard Kipling’s original story sees Mowgli, a refugee in a dystopic London, confronted with the climate crisis

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