La Ronde

Description

A Research and Development project, produced by ROH2 at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.  An original, devised production concept, combining theatre, dance and music.  Based on the controversial 1897 play ‘Reigen’, written by Arthur Schnitzler.  Gillian Freeman’s 20th century adaptation of this play becomes the back drop for the development of this reimagining of the work. Bringing together both dancers and actors to explore the interlocking narratives of an ensemble cast of characters.

Premiere 13th August 2015, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Creative Credits

Playwright: Gillian Freeman

Director: Jack Thorpe Baker

Assistant Director: Richard Bermange

Choreographer: Ludovic Ondiviela

Creative Producer (The Royal Ballet): Emma Southworth

Original Cast

Chris Akrill, Edward Anderson, Caroline Crawley, Sonoya Mizuno, Nancy Osbaldeston, Phil Snowden,  Harriet Thorpe.