Synopsis
In a run-down rehearsal room, a director drifts off to sleep with images of the day’s rehearsals running through his mind. In his dreams the play is revisited, recast and replayed, and fantastic images of world far beyond his room appear.
Life is a Dream is a spectacular new dance show from Olivier Award-winner Kim Brandstrup, the choreographer behind Rambert‘s Transfigured Night. Dramatic, lyrical dancing from Rambert’s world-class ensemble, dream-like imagery from legendary filmmakers the Quay Brothers and a live orchestra playing the rich music of Witold Lutosławski combine to transport you into an otherwordly atmosphere.
Running time: 1h 40mins (incl. 25min interval)
Not suitable for under 5s.
AFTER-SHOW DISCUSSION WITH RAMBERT
Thu 28 Feb, following the 7.30pm performance
Enjoy an after-show discussion with dancers from Rambert and the show’s Rehearsal Director, Angela Towler following the evening performance on Thu 28 Feb. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the creation of Life is a Dream, and is free with your show ticket.
Tickets
£28 – £10
DISCOUNTS*
£12 Under 16s
£18 16 – 26 yrs (with a FREE 16 – 26 Membership)
£2.50 off for Over 60s & registered unemployed
£12 Under 18s school groups
£4 off for Groups 10+
15% off for Members
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Credits & Acknowledgments
CHOREOGRAPHY KIM BRANDSTRUP
SETS & PROJECTIONS QUAY BROTHERS
MUSIC WITOLD LUTOSLAWKSI
LIGHTING JEAN KALMAN
COSTUMES HOLLY WADDINGTON
DRAMTURG WILLEM BRULS
SOUND DESIGN IAN DEARDEN
PROJECTION CONSULTANT
JONATHON LYLE
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER – VIDEO
TOM WEXLER
Based on the play by
PEDRO CALDERÓN DE LA BARCA
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival. Supported by Adam Mickiewicz Institute / Polska Music, Arts Council England and Cockayne Grants for the Arts – a donor-advised fund of The London Community Foundation.
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Reviews
Unquestionably one of the year's dance highlights
The Observer
Strongly scored, beautifully designed, inventively choreographed, silkily danced
Financial Times
Superbly constructed, inventively musical, beautiful and profoundly humane
The Guardian on Transfigured Night