Tales of Dafne and Calypso: A Female Odyssey

A captivating and dynamic performance exploring the theme of female heroines in mythology and beyond.

In this new production NEBT's dancers are joined by international guest artists, Fernanda Oliviera and Fabian Reimair. Works include creations by Royal Ballet Principal Matthew Ball, Sky Arts Award winner Valentino Zucchetti, and Jenna Lee and Marika Brussel, two of our most renowned choreographers.

Valentino Zucchetti will create the first half with a new piece set to Handel's Apollo e Dafne, followed by a brand-new pas de deux created on our guest artists.

Marika Brussel's By a Thread: Calypso puts the nymph Calypso centre stage. A new adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, it shows women who don't need rescuing but instead lead the narrative.

Set to Max Richter's re-composition of Vivaldi's famous score, Jenna Lee's ‘Summer' pas-de-deux from The Four Seasons evokes languid, hot, endless summer evenings.

The programme closes with Acts of Exaltation by Royal Ballet Principal Matthew Ball, a joyous exploration of communities coming together to celebrate.

• Rating
• Running time 100 Minutes