Dorian (14+)
The protagonist Dorian goes over the top in his craving for beauty and adoration, and suffers the consequences. He ends up in a downward spiral, becoming trapped in a labyrinth where he can no longer tell reality from fantasy. As in Narnia and GRIMM, Meisner and Gerris once again blend different dance styles in an exciting and vibrant mix of hiphop and ballet.
Run time 120 minutes, including intermission
Genre dance - family
Language Language no problem
DORIAN (14+)
Oscar Wilde’s philosophical novel The Picture of Dorian Gray is about being totally wrapped up in the pursuit of eternal youth. The protagonist Dorian Gray wants to stay as young and handsome as the portrait painted by his friend Basil, wishing that his likeness in the painting would grow older and uglier in his place.
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NEW MUSIC PERFORMED LIVE
Joey Roukens, one of today’s best-known young composers in the Netherlands, is writing a new, full-length score especially for Dorian. In recent years, he has composed works for various Dutch and international orchestras, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, where he was composer in residence. Meisner and Roukens previously worked together on the ballet In Transit. In the larger theatres, Roukens’ new composition will be performed live by Dutch Ballet Orchestra.
IN THE PRESS
de Volkskrant
'Dorian delivers great commentary in an overwhelming fusion of dance, music, video art and scenography.'
Theaterkrant
'In a rarely clever way, Dorian translates literature into dance.'
Trouw
'Composer Joey Roukens is a real storyteller in all possible atmospheres and tempos. Conductor Karel Deseure and the voluptuously playing Ballet Orchestra use Roukens' motifs to guide us through the struggles of the characters, who gradually become more and more twisted, even thriller-like. The roaring tête-à-têtes between orchestra and electronic sound artist Rik Ronner are great. The composition is an amalgam of musical styles that never ceases to surprise.'
CREDITS
co-production Het Nationale Ballet & ISH Dance Collective
choreography Ernst Meisner en Marco Gerris
music Joey Roukens
set and costume design Dieuweke van Reij
lighting design Mike den Ottolander
electronic sounds and effects Rik Ronner
live illustrator Luca Stappers
ballet master Caroline Iura
intimacy coordinator Markoesa Hamer
dancers ISH Dance Collective Pom Arnold, Joley Groeizaam, Liam McCall, Tyrone Menig, Oscar Starink, Kevin Thompson, Sophie Tukker, Lars de Vos en Lucinda Wessels
musical accompaniment Het Balletorkest o.l.v. Karel Deseure
photography Marta Syrko
