Akram Khan

S1 E1: As a taster for his new podcast series, choreographer and dancer Akram Khan introduces us to his passion for movement and the way it affects everything he does in life. In conversation with Marquee TV’s Director of Content, Susannah Simons. Akram’s groundbreaking and innovative work includes projects ranging from ''Jungle Book Reimagined'' to the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, while his many collaborators include Anish Kapoor, the National Ballet of China, and Kylie Minogue. He believes our 21st-century lives are becoming more and more static and that moving our bodies can often alleviate both physical and psychological problems and open up a new perspective on life. Find out what makes Akram tick in the lead-up to his exciting new series of conversations with celebrated artists, actors, and musicians including stage designer Es Devlin, actor Andy Serkis, violinist Izzy Judd, actor Khalid Abdalla, Royal Ballet Star Francesca Hayward, actor Kathryn Hunter, and more.