RITUALIA & THE CIRCLE
Thu 3 - Sat 5 Nov
Scottish Dance Theatre is back on its home stage with two audience favourites: RITUALIA and The Circle promise an exhilarating evening of dance by internationally acclaimed choreographers Colette Sadler and Emanuel Gat.
RITUALIA, by Berlin-based Scottish choreographer Colette Sadler, re-imagines Igor Stravinsky and Bronislava Nijinska’s 1923 masterpiece Les Noces. Sadler’s interpretation transforms the gender thematics of the original ballet by introducing the idea of androgyny as its point of departure. Evoking and celebrating the notion of hybridity, exploring iconic artificiality, presentation and fashion, RITUALIA is a thought-provoking visual feast.
Created by internationally acclaimed choreographer Emanuel Gat, The Circle is a fast-paced, highly physical and visually striking work set to a high-powered music score by electronic jazz guru, Squarepusher.
As the dancers take split-second decisions, they become writers of their own journeys and discover the work afresh before the audience’s eyes every night. The work features stunning sculptural wearable art pieces by Australian designer, Thomas Bradley, upcycled from old costumes from Dundee Rep Theatre’s wardrobe.
"An utterly absorbing, undeniably fresh vision of the future"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman on RITUALIA
"It reminds the viewer of the freeing and exhilarating power of dance, and is a real pleasure to watch"
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Skinny on The Circle
Age Recommendation: 12+
CREATIVE TEAM RITUALIA
Choreographer Colette Sadler
Choreographic Assistance and Artistic Advice Leah Marojevic
Lighting Design Samuli Laine
Costume Design Rike Zöllner
Dramaturg Assaf Hochman
Rehearsal Director Naomi Murray
Head of Wardrobe Cate Mackie
Wardrobe Assistants Jill Skulina, Rachel Johnson
CREATIVE TEAM THE CIRCLE
Choreographer Emanuel Gat
Choreographic Assistant Michael Loehr
Lighting Design Emanuel Gat
Costume Design Thomas Bradley
We do not want the cost of tickets to be a barrier for audiences so we are launching our new TENNERTAIN scheme. With TENNERTAIN we have up to forty £10 tickets available for every Dundee Rep Ensemble and Scottish Dance Theatre production. If you feel that the full price of a ticket is a barrier towards your enjoyment and would like to make use of one of our £10 tickets use promo code TENNERTAIN when checking out online or when booking via the box office.
RITUALIA TRAILER
THE CIRCLE TRAILER
Photography: Brian Hartley