Evenings 7.30pm
Matinee Sat 10 Feb 2.30pm
Press Night Weds 31 Jan 7pm
Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Mon 29 Jan — Sat 10 Feb
Ustinov Studio
Deborah Warner Season
Metamorphoses DW
- 29 January - 10 February
Event Information
A new work by Kim Brandstrup in a double bill with Minotaur
The idea of metamorphosis harbours human dreams of magical transformation and divine intervention - yet ideal resolution is always hindered by human shortcomings and sobering reality.
Minotaur recounts the story of Ariadne, her love of Theseus, the death of her brother the Minotaur and her abandonment by her lover. In the depth of her despair the gods intervene and Dionysus carries her away to otherworldly safety and bliss.
In Apuleius’ Metamorphosis Psyche is allowed to meet her lover, Cupid, only in the dark. In three nocturnal encounters they circle each other in the dreamlike shelter of darkness - but ultimately have to face the light - and each other.
These two pieces will be a truly unique opportunity to experience close up some of the finest dancers in the world. The dancers include ballet superstars Matthew Ball and Alina Cojocaru and fellow Royal Ballet principal Kristen McNally, along with Olivier Award nominee Tommy Franzen.
Kim Brandstrup is renowned for his work over four decades with the Royal Ballet, New York City Ballet, English National Ballet and Rambert.
“Astonishing. Has the quality of a dream... incredibly beautiful and serene” The Observer
“Inspired, atmospheric staging and dazzling performances... Dancers scamper in blithe defiance of gravity” Financial Times
Please note this production contains strobe lighting
Monday 29 January - Saturday 10 February
Monday - Saturday 7.30pm
Matinee Saturday 10 Feb 2.30pm
Press Night Wednesday 31 January 7pm
No performances Thurs 8 and Fri 9 Feb
All tickets £38.50 / £28.50 discounts apply to children, students in full-time education and members of the Theatre Royal Bath's access register.
A booking fee of £2.50 per ticket applies
MINOTAUR
Kim Brandstrup – Choreographer
Justin Nardella – Set and Costume Designer
Chris Wilkinson – Lighting Designer, based on an original design by Jean Kalman
Eilon Morris – Sound Designer & Percussionist
METAMORPHOSES
Kim Brandstrup – Choreographer
Justin Nardella – Set and Costume Designer
Chris Wilkinson – Lighting Designer
Eilon Morris – Sound Designer
Cast
Matthew Ball
Alina Cojocaru
Tommy Franzen
Kristen McNally
Thank you to Matthew Law at Bath Spa University for the loan of archaeological equipment used in this production.
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