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5–28 SEPTEMBER 2014 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE | COVENT GARDEN www.roh.org.uk/deloitteignite

IN COLLABORATION WITH Welcome to Deloitte wealth of artists across Ross Rayburn in the Ignite 14, the annual such a broad spectrum. beautiful surroundings contemporary arts festival of the Paul Hamlyn Hall. that starts the new Season This festival brings at the Royal Opera House. together the surprising We hope you will be This is The Royal Ballet’s and new, from street- inspired as we delve fi rst ever Deloitte Ignite artist Phlegm to a new deep into the heart of festival and it’s an exciting dance commission by myth through discussions opportunity to open up Aakash Odedra, featuring and workshops. With two the whole House with a Royal Ballet dancers weeks of performances variety of diff erent events with on-body designs from BalletBoyz: across many art forms. by artist Chris Ofi li, and theTALENT, screenings MYTH Luca Silvestrini taking in the Paul Hamlyn Hall, Dance and contemporary art are a very natural fi t dance into Covent Garden a live streaming on the LEDA AND THE SWAN for the festival’s theme, shop-fronts. There are web and an opening with myth and story- opportunities to get under weekend packed full of telling integral elements of the skin of choreography free activities, poetry, the heritage of dance. We in open rehearsals with installations, family PROMETHEUS are thrilled to be working Royal Ballet Soloist and scavenger hunts and once again with our co- choreographer Kristen dance, Deloitte Ignite 14 curator Dr Minna Moore McNally, and to participate will be a fantastic way to Ede from the National in yoga sessions with start the 2014/15 Season. Gallery and with such a international instructor This year’s Deloitte Ignite Leda was an Aetolian princess representations of Leda Kevin O’Hare festival focuses on two of great beauty who married and the Swan exhibited in Director, The Royal Ballet Greek myths: Prometheus the King of Sparta. She the Paul Hamlyn Hall, you and his theft of fi re, and caught the attention of Zeus, will encounter the myth Leda and her encounter with who came to earth in the through their eyes, and that Zeus in the form of a swan. shape of a swan and seduced by engaging with the many

One is a quintessentially her. Leda gave birth to two diff erent types of creativity BALLET THE ROYAL male myth and the other eggs from which hatched two shown in this festival you will We are incredibly proud The programme is full to say this is the seventh of opportunities to see quintessentially female, but sets of twins – the girls Helen experience something of that year of Deloitte Ignite. something new and we both are about making – (of Troy) and Clytemnestra; spark of inspiration. are delighted that this about the generating of life the boys Castor and Pollux. Myths are the stories of our The festival continues year the world-leading and creativity. search for truth, meaning to grow and excite year Royal Ballet have also As a curator at the National on year; a testament Prometheus was a giant who Gallery, I fi rst came across and signifi cance. Artists are played a part in curating the myth-makers of today. to the long-term the festival. created the fi rst humans from the extraordinary story relationship Deloitte has Whether choreographer or clay. He also famously tricked of Leda and the Swan in built up with the Royal This year the theme is dancer, painter or video-artist, Zeus, the most powerful of numerous images made Opera House. Over the ‘Myth’ and storytelling – writer or musician, the artist’s the gods, and stole fi re from during the Renaissance. years we’ve crossed which certainly plays to role is to keep the myths alive heaven to give to humanity. Some artists simply saw an creative boundaries and our desire to challenge by revealing their radiance. He was cruelly punished, opportunity to depict an challenged perceptions, perceptions and innovate. chained naked to a rock while erotic subject in a classically showcasing our appetite Seven years since its

It has been a pleasure and DELOITTE his liver was daily devoured respectable way, but in the a privilege to work with The for doing things inception, the festival pays by an eagle, only for it to art of the great Renaissance Royal Ballet. Deloitte Ignite 14 diff erently. Our aim is homage to the success grow back each night and masters, like Leonardo da has off ered me, as curator, to create unique and of our partnership and be devoured again the next Vinci and Michelangelo, the marvellous opportunities to memorable experiences the intention to bring day. In this story of the gift of myth became something commission new responses to and bring new audiences new experiences to new fi re, essential to the progress much more potent: a way old stories. I hope you will be to the Royal Opera House. audiences. Enjoy yours. of culture, we fi nd a symbol to explore questions about inspired and enriched by the David Sproul of the creative powers of the the origins of life. I hope that many imaginative ways artists Chief Executive and Senior craftsman or artist and the with huge reproductions of connect with these myths in Partner, Deloitte UK spark of a divine inspiration. Leonardo and Michelangelo’s this multimedia spectacle.

Minna Moore Ede Claim your free Deloitte Ignite DIGITAL GUIDE with the code myth14 Curator, Deloitte Ignite 14 visit www.roh.org.uk/deloitteignite (usual price £2.99, code valid until 1 October 2014) Join us online to share and discuss all your reactions to Deloitte Ignite #MovedByMyth blog 2 3 6 | 7 September 6 September 2.45–3pm 7 September Leda and the Swan from 12 noon 12noon-5.30pm 12noon–1pm 4 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 (last entry 4.45pm) (2014) Tom Hunter Choreography Robert Binet The Immortal Swan September from 3pm 7 September Director Dylan Tedaldi (1935) Director Edward Nakhimoff, Linbury Studio Foyer Choreographer Robert 5 | 7 | 21 | 28 12noon-4.30pm courtesy of the BFI. 5–28 September September from 2pm Lover Set on Fire in Bed, (last entry 3.15pm) Binet introduces his film, The Outlaw, The Vale specially commissioned 1.30–1.45pm Phlegm Windows in of Rest, Swan Song Films and Talks for Deloitte Ignite. Leda and the Swan (2014) Enter the Royal Opera The Royal Opera Progress 3–3.15pm Choreography/Director House and descend House East side The Indifferent Beak Kim Brandstrup into the Linbury Studio Linbury Studio Theatre (2014) Covent Garden Piazza Phlegm is an international Theatre foyer to see four Over the weekend Choreography 1.45–2.30pm photographic works by Charlotte Edmonds street artist who paints Deloitte Ignite begins in there will be a series Villains in Ballet internationally acclaimed Director Ravi Deepres entirely in black and Covent Garden Piazza as of screenings featuring A light hearted panel and award-winning white. His fine technique choreography transforms rare and specially Choreographers Charlotte discussion led by photographic artist Tom and intricately detailed commissioned films as Edmonds and Wayne Kevin O’Hare, Director window-dressing into Hunter. Exploring the murals are reminiscent of well as the chance to McGregor introduce of The Royal Ballet, with an interactive street boundaries between large-scale engravings. hear from some of the Charlotte’s film, specially dancers talking about performance with dancers reality and fiction, Hunter He is best known for his from Luca Silvestrini’s film makers, artists and commissioned for the greatest of villainous fantastical and imaginative re-works stories and motifs Deloitte Ignite. Protein animating the from mythology and Old choreographers involved ballet roles. visual narratives, shop windows. In and in Deloitte Ignite this year. populated by long-limbed, Master paintings, staging 3.15–4pm 3pm–3.15pm around the colonnade, them in an emphatically How to make a half-human, half-woodland discover a surprising and Leda and the Swan PHLEGM contemporary setting. His creatures, often set dance film (2014) unusual world where the subjects are the lives of 6 September in built up cityscapes Choreography Robert Binet boundaries between the ordinary residents of Wayne McGregor, with castles, turrets and 12noon–1pm Director Dylan Tedaldi myth and the everyday Hackney. His work is both Royal Ballet Resident winding stairways. Based The Immortal Swan are blurred. puzzling and provocative Choreographer, discusses 3–3.15pm in Sheffield, Phlegm first (1935) the challenges and A National Dance HUNTER TOM and he borrows and steals Director Edward Nakhimoff, The Indifferent Beak developed his illustrations from artists as diverse as rewards of making in comic books and is Award-winning company, courtesy of the BFI. (2014) Vermeer and Velazquez, a dance film, with Choreography Protein is one of the most A combination of now one of the most connecting them with the choreographers Charlotte Edmonds distinctive voices in British documentary material on exciting street artists reconstruction of events Charlotte Edmonds and Director Ravi Deepres dance theatre. Using a the legendary ballerina working today; he was that take place in London Robert Binet and director Anna Pavlova looking at much acclaimed for his blend of choreography, every day. Ravi Deepres. 3.15–4pm 2013 ‘Wall’ commission for humour and social her life on tour and some Tom Hunter and Tom’s uncompromising which he was inspired by commenting to entertain of her most important 4.30–4.45pm Colin Wiggins in a scene from Where the and provoke audiences, eye does not shy from solos combined with Leda and the Swan Protein connects difficult subject matters extracts from later (2014) Conversation Wild Things Are. Phlegm’s FILMS AND TALKS National Gallery recent show The Bestiary theatrical experience with relating to his native stagings of some of the Choreography/Director Associate Artist Curator (Howard Griffin Gallery, real life stories, resulting East London and his ballets she danced: the Kim Brandstrup Colin Wiggins talks to Shoreditch, London) in witty shows, both work is often particular, Vision scene from The Choreographer Kim but not exclusive, to contemporary artist had its run doubled on and off stage, that Sleeping Beauty (with Brandstrup introduces his community and Tom Hunter about his due to popularity. reflect the absurdity of Antoinette Sibley and his film, specially neighbourhood. influences, inspiration LUCA SILVESTRINI’S PROTEIN SILVESTRINI’S LUCA everyday situations and Anthony Dowell), Giselle commissioned for experiences. and Don Quixote (with Deloitte Ignite. and the sense of myth Natalia Makarova and in his work. Mikhail Baryshnikov). 4.45–5.30pm William Fiennes 1.30–2.15pm William Fiennes, Being A Swan bestselling author of An enjoyable panel The Snow Geese and discussion led by Kevin The Music Room, will O’Hare, Director of The talk about his new book Royal Ballet, with dancers in which the Prometheus past and present to story is the backdrop hear their perspectives to his own biographical on the greatest of journey. anthropomorphic ballet roles. Swan Song 2002 Swan Hunter Tom © Phlegm

4 5 5 | 6 September THE FIREBIRD pas de deux 6 | 7 September at 7pm Choreography from 12 noon Mikhail Fokine 7 September at 6pm Music Igor Stravinsky Yoga Sampling FILM: LEDA AND THE Paul Hamlyn Hall SWAN (2014) the Myth Choreography Robert Binet Explore the ‘breath of Linbury Studio Theatre Director Dylan Tedaldi life’ and ‘the sacred fi re Music Nils Frahm within’ in the calm of the A programme of Cast Jack Bertinshaw, Paul Hamlyn Hall through performance and fi lm Emma Hawes, Svetlana mass-participatory Lunkina and Felix Paquet Sarah Lamb as the Raven Girl exploring the modern yoga sessions led by retelling of myths through (©ROH/Johan Persson, 2013) Session 1 MATTHEW BOURNE’S international yoga art collaborations. 12noon–1.45pm SWAN LAKE pas de deux THE DYING SWAN instructor Ross Rayburn Sampling the Myth

Choreography Choreography YOGA and his team. From includes a special Matthew Bourne Mikhail Fokine the experienced to Tapas: The Sacred commission from Turner Music Music Camille Saint-Saëns the uninitiated, festival Fire Within Prize-winning artist Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky attendees can tap into the RAVEN GIRL pas de deux Tapas, the Prometheus Chris Ofi li with Royal Costume Designer very origins of their own Lez Brotherston Choreography myth and the Divine Ballet dancers and self through meditation Wayne MacGregor Agni – just a few of the choreography from rising and diff erent yogic styles Music Gabriel Yared numerous references to star Aakash Odedra. that refl ect elemental Session 2 fi re and its signifi cance Inspired by the myth of APOLLO solo aspects of myth. Both in our lives. Learn about 2–3.45pm Prometheus as the creator Choreography sessions will begin with George Balanchine the varying cultural of Man and the non- a talk followed by Hamsa: The Swan Music Igor Stravinsky perspectives on some of Western myth of Agni the practice. These will be the fundamental elements, and The Breath Hindu God, Ofi li will paint fi rst-come-fi rst-served UNEARTHED which can then be directly onto dancers’ Choreography activities and there is no Similar to the themes practised and animated bodies, transforming Aakash Odedra need to bring a mat. around fi re, there are them into transient living Music Talvin Singh through asana in a hatha a host of pan-cultural canvases, to complement Body painting Chris Oﬁ li yoga practice. references inspired by air Odedra’s unique style Led Hatha yoga: Suitable and breath. Discover how of contemporary Federico Bonelli as Apollo the images of the swan (©ROH/Dee Conway, 2007) for all levels of ability, this and classical Indian Dancers from dynamic class is free for that so often recur in myth choreography. The The Royal Ballet FILM: THE you to join in at any time. combine with the practice programme also includes INDIFFERENT For Matthew Bourne’s of fl owing and breathing, extracts from Mikhail BEAK (2014) New Adventures Seated Meditation: and how an asana practice Fokine’s The Firebird Choreography Liam Mower The session will fi nish uses mythical imagery to Charlotte Edmonds and The Dying Swan, For Rambert with a brief seated experience the benefi ts of Director Ravi Deepres Matthew Bourne’s Swan Miguel Altunaga meditation blending the breath and movement on

SAMPLING THE MYTH SAMPLING Music Gabriel Yared and Lake, George Balanchine’s Estela Merlos Stephane Moucha various themes of the a deeper level. Apollo, Wayne McGregor’s Hannah Rudd Dancers Eric Underwood class. Whether you have Raven Girl and the world and Claire Calvert joined in with the yoga Led Hatha yoga: premiere of a new piece or merely watched, join Another chance to join Ross Rayburn by Rambert’s Miguel DARK EYES the mediation to focus this dynamic class. Altunaga. The UK’s Choreography your mind for the rest Miguel Altunaga foremost writer on myth of the festival. Pranayama (breathing Marina Warner provides Music David Preston class): End the session with some simple accompanying text. ONDINE Act III pas de deux Choreography introductory seated Frederick Ashton breathing practices. Music Hans Werner Henze Pranayama is regarded as one of the most important FILM: LEDA AND elements in yoga, which THE SWAN (2014) can elevate health and Choreography/Director Kim Brandstrup well-being and feed mind, Music Nico Muhly spirit and body. Producer Lucie Conrad Dancers/cast Zenaida Yanowsky, Tommy Liam Mower as The Prince and Chris Trenfi eld as The Swan in Matthew Bourne’s Franzen and Fiona Shaw Roberta Marquez as The Firebird Swan Lake (©Helen Maybanks) (©ROH/Dee Conway, 2006) 6 7 Leda and the Swan

A sudden blow: the great wings beating still Above the staggering girl, her thighs caressed By the dark webs, her nape caught in his bill, He holds her helpless breast upon his breast. How can those terrified vague fingers push The feathered glory from her loosening thighs? And how can body, laid in that white rush, But feel the strange heart beating where it lies? A shudder in the loins engenders there The broken wall, the burning roof and tower And Agamemnon dead. Being so caught up, So mastered by the brute blood of the air, Did she put on his knowledge with his power Before the indifferent beak could let her drop?

William Butler Yeats, 1923

Prometheus

Then Prometheus Gathered that fiery dust and slaked it With the pure spring water, And rolled it under his hands Pounded it, thumbed it, moulded it Into a body shaped like that of a god.

Ted Hughes, Tales from Ovid, 1997

Prometheus moulded men from water and earth and gave them also fire, hiding it from Zeus in a fennel stalk. But when Zeus learned of it, he ordered Hephaestus to nail his body to Mount Caucasus

MYTH | LEDA AND THE SWAN MYTH | LEDA (this is a Scythian mountain). On it Prometheus was After Michelangelo, Leda and the Swan, National Gallery, London nailed and bound for many years. Each day an eagle swooped on him and ate the lobes of his liver, which grew back each night. And Prometheus paid the penalty for the theft of fire until Hercules released him later….

Apollodorus, The Library 1.vii.1, 2nd century ce MYTH | PROMETHEUS

8 9 6 | 7 September 6 September 5 | 6 September from 12 noon 3.55–4.25pm 6.40pm Art, discussion, 7 September 7 September 5 September unwilling to explore – and 4–4.30pm 5.40pm from 6pm yet, the work is utterly poetry and romantic, exquisitely dance Minna Moore Ede Dying Swan solo 6 | 7 September beautiful, an expression of Talk on the artwork Calvin Richardson from 12 noon Collishaw’s wish to ‘create Paul Hamlyn Hall Join Minna Moore Ede Royal Ballet Artist Calvin images that are awe- Hung on giant canvasses (Deloitte Ignite 14 curator Richardson brings dance Mat Collishaw inspiring’. Over the past around the Paul Hamlyn and Assistant Curator of into the heart of the Paul Grand Staircase decades, Mat Collishaw’s Hall are reproductions of Renaissance Paintings Hamlyn Hall with his work has been exhibited some of the most iconic at the National Gallery) specially created take on Mat Collishaw is known for in numerous solo shows Renaissance paintings, on a tour of these giant the famous Dying Swan his raw, confrontational including Retrospectre, BFI drawings and engravings facsimiles of masterpieces solo to be performed yet visually seductive Southbank, London (2010); all reproduced by digital by Leonardo da Vinci and alternately by Calvin and work, which explores Magic Lantern, Victoria & facsimile specialists Michelangelo. Discover fellow Royal Ballet dancer themes of forbidden Albert Museum (2010); Mat Factum Arte. why they caused outrage Matthew Ball. pleasure and the Collishaw: Afterimage, Arter, destruction it brings. Keeping the window in the artists’ own Eﬃ gy (2013) © Mat Collishaw. Istanbul (2013); THIS IS NOT lifetimes, their signifi cance Image courtesy of the artist and On display on the Grand AN EXIT, Blain|Southern, behind you, on the left Blain|Southern hand side are: for the modern Staircase are two stunning London (2013); group shows understanding of the Leda pieces, The Poisoned at Freeze, Surrey Docks, Cesare da Sesto/ and the Swan myth and Page (2013) and Eﬃ gy London (1988); Institute Copy after Leonardo how they have shaped (2013), which show the for Cultural Anxiety, ICA, Leda and the Swan artistic responses to the vivid beauty of nature as London (1994); Sensations, 1505–1510 Wilton House, Salisbury story for generations. fl owers are engulfed in Royal Academy of Art, Courtesy of Earl of Pembroke equally beguiling but London (1996); and recently and Trustees of Wilton non-consuming fi re. GLASSTRESS: White Light/ 6 September 5 | 6 September COLLISHAW MAT House Trust White Heat, collateral Event 4.30pm at 7pm There is seemingly no of 55th Venice Biennale, Leonardo da Vinci taboo left unbroken, no 6pm Venice (2013). The Foetus in the Womb 7 September at 6pm dark corner Collishaw is Royal Collection Trust/ 6.20pm © Her Majesty Queen 7 September Live relay Elizabeth II (2014) 4.35pm Paul Hamlyn Hall and Leonardo da Vinci 5pm Covent Garden Piazza 5 September He has been instrumental

Studies for Head of Leda 5.20pm from 6pm in the establishment of Royal Collection Trust/ Catch the free live relay video as a vital form of © Her Majesty Queen for Sampling the Myth, 6 | 7 September Elizabeth II (2014) Sabrina Mahfouz contemporary art, and in so Sabrina Mahfouz, the broadcast direct from the from 12 noon doing has helped to greatly Leonardo da Vinci Sky Academy Arts Linbury Studio Theatre expand its scope in terms Kneeling Leda and Scholar for poetry, boldly to big screens in the Paul Bill Viola of technology, content, the Swan translates the classic Hamlyn Hall and Covent and historical reach. For Chatsworth, Garden Piazza Crush Room Devonshire collection Ancient Greek myth, 40 years he has created dramatized by Aeschylus, Continuing the visual art videotapes, architectural On the right hand side: into a contemporary element of the festival on video installations, sound After Michelangelo telling of the terrible the theme of fi re, video environments, electronic Leda and the Swan torture suff ered by artist Bill Viola presents music performances, National Gallery, London Prometheus for giving his Fire Martyr (2014) in fl at panel video pieces, human beings the gifts of the Royal Opera House. and works for television Michelangelo The work is a single panel broadcast. Viola’s video Studies for the Head of fi re, art, reason and justice. BILL VIOLA derived from his four- installations – total Leda, red chalk This will be followed by a Casa Buonarroti, Florence performance of a selection channel video installation environments that envelop of her popular poetry ‘Martyrs’ (Earth, Air, Fire, the viewer in image and Michelangelo and then a specially- Water), recently exhibited sound – employ state- Reclining Male Nude commissioned work for at St Paul’s Cathedral. of-the-art technologies black chalk with stylus, recto, and are distinguished by British Museum, London Deloitte Ignite, Swan. Bill Viola is internationally their precision and direct

ART, DISCUSSION, POETRY AND DANCE POETRY DISCUSSION, ART, recognized as one of Cornelis Bos simplicity. today’s leading artists. Leda and the Swan Fire Martyr (2014) © Bill Viola after Michelangelo, engraving British Museum, London

10 11 6 | 7 September 6 | 7 September from 12 noon 12.15–12.45pm 1–1.30pm Family-friendly 1.45–2.15pm activities with 4–4.30pm 28 September StoryStock 4.45–5.15pm from 12 noon 5.30–6pm (6 Sept only) (last entry 3pm) Amphi Bar Area StoryStock bring 6 | 7 September Choreographing Deloitte Ignite their circus of stories 12.30pm and 3.45pm the Myth Family Sunday Tours to Deloitte Ignite 14. Discover more about Several tours run Exploring the theme of Snakes and Clore Studio Upstairs myths in a fun-packed day throughout the day, 5–28 September Myth, they will take you Thunderbolts: This is your chance to of ballet and dance, with inviting you and your on a Gods and Goddesses see a new dance work in a range of exciting and family to explore some Migration hunt searching high The Gods and creation with Royal Ballet creative activities ideal for hidden areas of the and low around the Goddesses of Escalators Soloist and choreographer all the family. Royal Opera House. Royal Opera House for Mount Olympus Kristen McNally. Join Deloitte Ignite Family These run at the following As you travel from the Aphrodite, Ares, Poseidon (suitable for children aged 6+) her as she describes Sunday is a free event times and can be booked Paul Hamlyn Hall to the and their friends and and demonstrates her Amphitheatre for families to come and through the Event + Tour Amphitheatre, listen out enemies. They also fire approach to choreography explore the Royal Opera ticket option: as Chris Watson’s sound up children’s creativity Restaurant in open rehearsals, installation takes flight. In and imagination in a House, The Royal Ballet, StoryStock present providing an insight into 12.30–1pm late autumn Whooper and mask-making workshop its artists and the world of Snakes and Thunderbolts: the creative process of her 1.15–1.45pm Bewick’s swans migrate exploring the various dance. The day is themed The Gods and Goddesses new piece for BalletBoyz 2–2.30pm from Iceland and Siberia properties of the mask, around the two archetypal of Mount Olympus, a theTALENT. and to north and eastern and using the children’s myths of the festival, with 2.45–3.15pm family performance England. Migration is creations to bring to life CHOREOGRAPHING a host of different creative 3.30–4pm by storyteller Xanthe the opportunity to join the stories of Prometheus and practical activities, Gresham. Flinging words Tickets for these tours these beautiful wild and Icarus, Theseus and as well as space to relax like firebrands, Xanthe will are free, but limited and birds in flight from their the Minotaur and the gods 9 September and enjoy live music take you to the sun, sea, available on a first-come- high altitude passage and goddesses of the at 7.30pm in an informal setting. earth and underworld to first-served basis when towards a roost site on ancient world. Sandwiches, snacks and meet Athena, Poseidon, you book your free Family The Wash. Chris is one Exploring hot drinks are available Aphrodite, Ares, Demeter Sunday event tickets. of the world’s leading Cassandra from the amphitheatre and Hades. SUNDAY FAMILY Family Sundays are recorders of wildlife and Paul Hamlyn Hall bars. Linbury Studio Theatre generously supported by and natural phenomena ACTIVITIES FAMILY These activities run Mrs Lily Safra and the and has developed a In the Linbury Studio 12noon–4pm. Last entry Paul Hamlyn Foundation. particular and passionate Theatre Royal Ballet First 6 | 7 September to the event is at 3pm. interest in recording the Artist and choreographer Tickets for this event are

CHRIS WATSON wildlife sounds of animals, 2.30-3pm Ludovic Ondiviela free but must be booked habitats and atmospheres 3.15-3.45pm deconstructs the myth of in advance. A number of from around the world. Cassandra and questions tickets will be available on As a freelance recordist Storytelling perceptions of insanity the day, on a first-come- for film, TV and radio, STORYTELLING Clore Studio Upstairs in discussion over the first-served basis. Chris specializes in natural influences and inspirations history and documentary Join us for myth and behind Cassandra, his Deloitte Ignite Family location sound together storytelling for all the first commission from The Sunday is suitable for with track assembly family. Settle down Royal Ballet that will have children aged six and and sound design in and let us take you its premiere at the end of over. Younger children are post-production. on an adventure. October. Composer Ana welcome but the activities Silvera joins Ondiviela may not be suitable for to take the audience them. Children under 16 on a journey as they must be accompanied by rehearse their dancers an adult. and invite conversation CASSANDRA from the audience about Cassandra, the ballet and the music.

12 13 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 September at 7.45pm BalletBoyz: theTALENT Linbury Studio Theatre Kristen McNally Christopher Wheeldon Alexander Whitley As part of Deloitte Ignite 14, the BalletBoyz bring their dynamic all-male dance group, theTALENT, to the Igniting Linbury Studio Theatre in a new mixed programme to include work by Royal Ballet Soloist Kristen McNally, Artistic Associate the arts for of The Royal Ballet Christopher Wheeldon and Alexander Whitley. Voted Best Independent Company in the 2013 seven years. National Dance Awards, theTALENT has garnered huge critical acclaim since its formation in 2010. Deloitte Ignite is a ground breaking The group’s most recent programme – Serpent contemporary arts festival. It has and Fallen, commissions showcased our appetite to push from Liam Scarlett and Russell Maliphant – was a creative boundaries and challenge daring and breathtaking perceptions. To date the festival has sensation, with Maliphant opened its doors to the equivalent BALLETBOYZ: THETALENT BALLETBOYZ: winning the National Dance Award for Best of over 26 main stage performances. Modern Choreography. But it’s not just about the numbers, Find out more at it’s about the experience and www.roh.org.uk/ Deloitte Ignite number 7 certainly balletboyz created experiences to remember. Hugo Glendinning) ©

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