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.