MINOTAUR
by Kim Brandstrup
Laurel Dalley Smith, Jonathan Goddard, Tommy Franzén
‘ – a fantastic new dance work by Kim Brandstrup, based on the myth of the Minotaur. The brilliance of Brandstrup lies in his disruptive understanding of bodies. In his choreography, humans are not upright Vitruvian men with a skull, torso and extraneous limbs; they are closer to quadrupeds with feet as equally expressive as hands and heads that nod, rub and gesture like insistent cats.
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Rosemary Waugh, The Stage
‘Kim Brandstrup’s ravishing new work puts Ariadne centre stage – Minotaur, commissioned by Deborah Warner as part of her enterprising new regime at the tiny Ustinov space, has the quality of a dream, each successive scene offering pictures of haunting encounters that feel at once surreal and real. It is incredibly beautiful and serene, with superb dancing from all concerned.’
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Sarah Compton, The Guardian
‘Theatre Royal’s Ustinov Studio delivers dazzling performances in Britten’s cantata and Kim Brandstrup’s choreography. Unfussy but atmospheric staging, strong material and dazzling performances combine to create a hugely satisfying evening. No tour planned? Somebody do something.’
*****
Louise Levene, Financial times
‘In a thrilling and highly original ballet, Brandstrup’s layered interpretation explores Ariadne’s feelings for her half-brother and conveys the Minotaur as a wronged protagonist.’
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Cheryl Markosky, Broadway World
Minotaur recounts the story of Ariadne, her love of Theseus, the death of her brother the Minotaur and her abandonment by her lover. In the depth of her despair the gods intervene and Dionysus carries her away to otherworldly safety and bliss.
Minotaur is the first part of Kim Brandstrups trilogy of dance works inspired by greek myths, commissioned by Deborah Warner for Ustinov Studio at Bath’s Theatre Royal. The trilogy’s other parts are Cupid and Psyche and Echo and Narcissus.
Minotaur
Choreographer- Kim Brandstrup
Cast:
Laurel Dalley Smith
Jonathan Goddard
Tommy Franzén
Sound Design- Eilon Morris
Set and Costume- Antony McDonald
Lighting- Jean Kalman
Commissioned– Deborah Warner for the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath
Production– Theatre Royal, Bath
Premiere– August 15, 2022
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