Ballet company returns to home theatre
Birmingham Royal Ballet are to return to their Birmingham Hippodrome home after 14 months - with a new season from director Carlos Acosta.
The new season includes an interpretation of the classic Shakespeare tragedy Rome and Juliet.
Carlos Curates: R&J Reimagined sees Romeo and Juliet get a very different treatment with the company premiere of Romanian choreographer Edward Clug's Radio and Juliet, a reinvention of the classic story set to the music of Radiohead, featuring tracks from Kid A, Amnesiac and OK Computer.
Radio and Juliet will form a double bill with a new work from Birmingham-based choreographer Rosie Kay, further details to be announced.
Carlos Acosta said: “Shakespeare 's timeless story of love and passion has inspired so many versions over the centuries, not least translated into dance.
“We 're exploring some of this rich reinterpretation in our double bill Carlos Curates: R&J Reimagined, also in October.
“I really love Edward Clug 's contemporary reinvention of the story and I 'm also thrilled that we are continuing to build relationships with other Birmingham arts companies and that we 'll be joined by Rosie Kay Dance Company who will complete this exciting programme. ”
This festive season, Birmingham Royal Ballet will bring The Nutcracker back to the city when Birmingham Hippodrome welcomes the return of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in November.
For spring 2022, Carlos Acosta promises entertainment for all ages when he brings an explosion of Spanish sunshine, spectacular dance and vivacious comedy with a new production, Don Quixote.
Carlos Acosta said: “We can 't wait to bring a much-loved classic and some exciting new productions to our home stage of Birmingham Hippodrome. ”
Fiona Allan, artistic director and chief executive, Birmingham Hippodrome, said:
“After nearly 18 months absence it 's both a delight and a relief to be welcoming Birmingham Royal Ballet back to their home on the Hippodrome stage, for Carlos Acosta 's first full season at the helm.
“Personally, I can 't wait for R&J Reimagined, which will be the perfect introduction to Carlos ' bold new vision for the company. ”