 Event |
Black Swan, White Swan
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| Venue |
National Tour, New Zealand |
| First Date |
31 May 2019 |
| Last Date |
6 July 2019 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
… A deeply personal reimagined production … about as far away as one could get from the beloved traditional work. Gone are the tutus, pointe shoes and enchanting sets; instead, it is stripped back to the bare elements, but still set to Tchaikovsky's haunting score. Instead of being a fairy tale prince, Siegfried… is dressed in a suit emphasising the humanness and mortality of his character. Following a heart-breaking diagnosis, his swans representing hope (White Swan) and temptation (Black Swan) help to create the tale of his journey while battling his inner torments with the help of the mysterious Von Rothbart. The many pas de deux between Siegfried and Von Rothbart are breathtaking highlights in this make-driven performance. |
| Primary Genre |
Dance
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| Secondary Genre |
Ballet
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Further Information |
Commissioned by Patricia Barker in 2012, who describes it as 'a Swan Lake for our time'. (Blurb, in Star Preview). Opera House Wellington 31 May - 2 June; Bruce Mason Centre Auckland 7 - 8 June; Regent on Broadway Palmerston North 12 June; Addison Theatre, Baycourt Community & Arts Centre Tauranga 15 - 16 June; ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre Auckland 20 - 22 June; Isaac Theatre Royal Christchurch 27 - 29 June; Regent Theatre Dunedin 3 July; ASB Theatre Marlborough 6 July. Set to Tchaikovsky's dramatic original score.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
202271 |
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