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Aeternum

The world premiere of a new work by renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, created for The Royal Ballet.

Photos

  • Marianela Nunez and Nehemiah Kish in Aeternum © ROH/Johan Persson, 2013
  • Federico Bonelli and Marianela Nunez in Aeternum ©ROH/Johan Persson, 2013
  • Artists of The Royal Ballet in Aeternum © ROH/Johan Persson, 2013

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Background

Following the runaway success of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which arrived on the Royal Opera House stage in 2011, Christopher Wheeldon brings a newly commissioned work to Covent Garden. Aeternum is an eagerly awaited world premiere and promises to showcase Wheeldon’s unique and exhilarating style of choreography.

Thanks to

Generous Philanthropic support from

Sarah and Lloyd Dorfman, Edward and Celia Atkin, David Hancock, Celia Blakey and The New Ballet Works Syndicate

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Credits

ChoreographyChristopher Wheeldon
MusicBenjamin Britten
DesignsJean-Marc Puissant
Lighting designAdam Silverman

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