Tree of Codes
About
A stunning collaboration between three international artists, Tree of Codes left audiences breathless. Jamie xx’s scintillating score, Olafur Eliasson’s dazzling designs and Wayne McGregor’s visceral choreography came together to create a contemporary production. The essence of MIF distilled into a single show, Tree of Codes has received standing ovations across the world.
Commissioned by Manchester International Festival, Park Avenue Armory, FAENA ART, Paris Opera Ballet, Sadler's Wells and European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017. Produced by Manchester International Festival, Paris Opera Ballet and Studio Wayne McGregor. Supported by the PRS for Music Foundation and MIF Commissioning Circle.
Premiered at MIF15: Thu 2 Jul 2015
Past presentations
Manchester
2–10 July 2015
Manchester International Festival
New York
14–21 Sep 2015
Park Avenue Armory
Paris
3–23 Feb 2017
Paris Opera Ballet
London
4–11 Mar 2017
Sadler's Wells
Aarhus
27 Apr – 1 May 2017
Aarhus Capital of Culture
Melbourne
7–21 Oct 2017
Melbourne Festival
Sydney
6–10 Jan 2018
Sydney Festival
Hong Kong
19–21 Oct 2018
New Vision Arts Festival
Paris
26 Jun – 13 Jul 2019
Paris Opera Ballet
Helsinki
12–14 Aug 2022
Helsinki Festival
Singapore
14–15 Oct 2022
Esplanade
Sometimes, five stars is not enough
The Independent
A joyous, sensory overload
Pitchfork
Breathtaking
New York Times
Credits
Wayne McGregor Director and choreographer
Olafur Eliasson Visual concept
Jamie xx Composer
Inspired by Tree of Codes by Jonathan Safran Foer
Rob Halliday Lighting Realisation
Nick Sager Sound Designer