The metamorphosis, a dance theatre adaptation after the kafka short story. Edward watson was the only royal ballet dancer in the cast, all the rest are freelances. The metamorphosis, linbury studio, london edward watsons glorious incarnation of kafkas gregor samsa as an insect shows dance genius share on twitter opens new window. The royal ballet news latest, breaking updates and. The metamorphosis, linbury studio theatre, royal opera. The beginning is promising and the cast is strong, especially young corey annand as gregors younger sister grete. So begins franz kafkas the metamorphosis, now translated into dance by the choreographer arthur. Arthur pitas the metamorphosis at the royal opera house by. See what shows are now booking, whether currently showing or scheduled for future runs. The metamorphosis, linbury studio theatre, royal opera house dance version of kafka majors in black slime and comedy, but fails in the wider tragedy by.
This dance adaptation of franz kafkas novella was first performed in the linbury studio theatre. His awardwinning adaptation of kafkas metamorphosis in 2011 for the linbury studio theatre was a. The trial is an englishlanguage opera in two acts, with music by philip glass to a libretto by christopher hampton, based on the eponymous novel by franz kafka. Contigo at linbury studio theatre west end time out london. The metamorphosis, linbury studio, london financial times. The metamorphosis, linbury studio theatre, royal opera house dance version of kafka majors in black slime and comedy, but fails in the wider tragedy by ismene brown thursday, 22 september 2011. The lamda linbury studio london 2020 all you need to. The role of gregor samsa was created for royal ballet principal edward watson, and draws on his extraordinary technical abilities. Arthur pitas marvellous retelling of kafkas the metamorphosis catches the uneasy. Arthur pita has forged a distinctive career in british dance. The opera was a joint commission between music theatre wales, the royal opera house, covent garden, theater magdeburg and scottish opera as produced by music theatre wales, the opera received its world premiere on 10 october 2014, in. Ukfranz kafkas the metamorphosis choreographed and directed by arthur pita at the linbury studio theatre royal opera house.
Franz kafka, choreography and direction by arthur pita, music by frank moon the royal ballet royal opera house, covent garden 17 to 24 april 2020. The metamorphosis linbury studio theatre, roh londondance. Arthur pitas dance theatre adaptation of franz kafkas 1915 novella had its premiere at the royal opera houses linbury studio theatre in 2011. Franz kafka, choreography and direction by arthur pita linbury studio theatre, royal opera house 16 to 23 march 20. Franz kafkas novella, first published in 1915, is a traumatic, compulsive psychological drama. All the information you need on linbury studio theatre. Kafkas nightmarish story comes to life at the joyce the metamorphosis a royal ballet production at the joyce theater september 18, 20 production runs september 17 29 for ticket information, click here. Metamorphosis choreography by arthur pita from roh2 at linbury studio. The metamorphosis continues at the linbury studio theatre until tomorrow. Edward watson, and it was first performed in the linbury studio theatre.
Edward watson and arthur pita create the metamorphosis. Premiered in the royal opera houses linbury studio theatre. If youre new to ballet and opera or have loved them all your life, we have something for you. All events concerts opera dance kids events talks competitions festivals theatre and more dance home. But does pitas metamorphosis, originally commissioned by the royal opera house for its smaller linbury studio theatre, work as a whole. The metamorphosis, linbury studio, londonjewels, royal.
Feel something new at the royal opera house, covent garden. Joyce theater debuts season with royal ballets the. In their triple bill at the linbury studio theatre, ballet black has made a program in their image, one that not only showcases their dancers but frames their identity. Pitas new work, has just as weighty a starting point franz kafkas novel the metamorphosis, first published in 1915. Kafkas the metamorphosis choreographed and directed by arthur pita at the linbury studio theatre, royal opera house, uk. A dark, surrealist nightmare is conjured up in arthur pitas dancetheatre adaptation of kafkas novella. The linbury studio theatre is a flexible, secondary performance space, constructed below ground level within the royal opera house.
Simon daws domestic set is placed in the middle of the linbury studio theatre, with the audience on both sides. Performed 20 at the royal opera houses linbury studio theater where. Metamorphosis was not performed on the main stage of the opera house but in the smaller linbury theatre which is part of the complex and is used by a number of visiting companies. It has retractable raked seating and a floor which can be raised or lowered to form a studio floor, a raised stage, or a stage with orchestra pit. See more ideas about fortune theatre, the woman in black and theatre in the round. It is a rich choice of works put together like a musical concert. There isnt much to say about arthur pitas the metamorphosis that hasnt already been said. See more ideas about life cycles, life science and science lessons. The metamorphosis, linbury studio, london jewels, royal opera. The metamorphosis, linbury studio theatre, royal opera house. Arthur pitas adaptation of franz kafkas 1915 novella had its premiere at the royal opera houses linbury studio theatre in 2011. In arthur pitas new dance theatre version, the story of a man who turns into an insect becomes a family psychodrama with a repressed mother and an.
Come and experience stunning performances of music and dance, backstage tours, delicious food and drink, at a historic landmark in the heart of londons theatreland. Introduction to the metamorphosis, bringing the metamorphosis to life and a cast gallery. The metamorphosis, linbury studio, londonjewels, royal opera. Roh2 arthur pitas the metamorphosis at linbury studio theatre. Watson a cluster of awards and acclaim during two runs at the royal opera houses linbury studio here in.
The metamorphosis is at linbury studio theatre, covent garden wc2e 9dd until 23 march at 7. Highly atmospheric score from frank moon for this claustrophobic drama. Returning the royal opera houses linbury studio theatre, this awardwinning production is a dancetheatre imagining of franz kafkas. The metamorphosis by bachtrack for classical music. But, that is what awardwinning portuguese choreographer arthur pita chose to bring to the intimate linbury studio theatre in covent garden, casting wildly talented, maddeningly handsome, edward watson as the protagonist and victim, gregor samsa. Returning the royal opera houses linbury studio theatre, this awardwinning production is a dance theatre imagining of franz kafkas novella of the same name. Roh2 arthur pitas the metamorphosis at linbury studio. I was scared of my boss at the royal ballet, says bad boy sergei. But come to fruition it did, and the metamorphosis won mr. Dance version of kafka majors in black slime and comedy, but fails in the. Check the theatre facilities, location, travel information and get directions to the theatre.
It was given on its own, not as part of a mixed bill. Edward watson as gregor in metamorphosis performed in the linbury studio. The metamorphosis, linbury studio theatre, royal opera house by inspectorbucket march 18, 20 as gregor samsa awoke one morning from a troubled dream, he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect. Concerts opera dance competitions festivals travel theatre and more dance home. Bettina carpi as the maid and edward watson as gregor samsa in a dance theatre adaptation of franz kafkas the metamorphosis choreographed and directed by arthur pita at the linbury studio theatre royal opera house covent garden in london. Tune in to watch the royal ballets enrapturing edward.
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