Polyphonia / Sweet Violets / Carbon Life
Two of the world's leading choreographers of today and one fast-rising star come together in a programme of contemporary brilliance with two world premieres.
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Liam Scarlett on Walter Sickert and Jack the Ripper
The choreographer on the inspiration for his new short ballet, Sweet Violets.
Watch: Christopher Wheeldon rehearsing Polyphonia
See the British choreographer work with members of the Royal Ballet including Leanne Benjamin and Beatriz Stix-Brunell.
Mixed programme
These works are performed together:
Carbon Life
With pop and fashion as the theme Wayne McGregor joins forces with Gareth Pugh, Mark Ronson and guest artists.
Sweet Violets
Murder, sexuality and art are the potent themes of Liam Scarlett’s ballet, inspired by Walter Sickert’s paintings.
Polyphonia
Christopher Wheeldon’s strikingly beautiful and precise choreography matches György Ligeti's intense music perfectly.
Related links
- www.guardian.co.uk Walter Sickert and the dance of death
- en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia: The Camden Town Murder paintings
- www.roh.org.uk Liam Scarlett – Royal Ballet Artist-in-Residence
