Raven Girl
An innovative modern fairytale from Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor, in collaboration with award-winning writer Audrey Niffenegger and composer Gabriel Yared.
When to see it
Part of a mixed Programme, These works are performed together
Raven Girl / Symphony in C
The world premiere of a new work by Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor in collaboration with Audrey Niffenegger, and a neoclassical masterpiece by Balanchine.
Booking for 24 May 2013 - 8 June 2013 opens
- Booking opened 9 April 2013 for General Public.
- Booking opened 12 March 2013 for Friends of Covent Garden.
- Booking opened 1 March 2013 for Supporting Friends.
- Booking opened 27 February 2013 for Premium 1 Friends.
- Booking opened 26 February 2013 for Premium 2 Friends.
Mixed: Raven Girl
Friday 24 May 2013, 7.30pm | Main Stage- Kessels
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Lamb
- Takada
- Watson
- Kay
- Soares
- Underwood
Mixed: Raven Girl
Tuesday 28 May 2013, 7.30pm | Main Stage- Kessels
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Hamilton
- Cowley
- Bonelli
- Campbell
- Gartside
- Hirano
Mixed: Raven Girl
Wednesday 29 May 2013, 2.00pm | Main Stage- Kessels
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Lamb
- Takada
- Watson
- Kay
- Soares
- Underwood
Mixed: Raven Girl
Wednesday 29 May 2013, 7.30pm | Main Stage- Kessels
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Hamilton
- Cowley
- Bonelli
- Campbell
- Gartside
- Hirano
Mixed: Raven Girl
Monday 3 June 2013, 7.30pm | Main Stage- Kessels
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Lamb
- Takada
- Watson
- Kay
- Soares
- Underwood
Mixed: Raven Girl
Saturday 8 June 2013, 1.30pm | Main Stage- Kessels
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Hamilton
- Cowley
- Bonelli
- Campbell
- Gartside
- Hirano
Mixed: Raven Girl
Saturday 8 June 2013, 7.00pm | Main Stage- Kessels
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Lamb
- Takada
- Watson
- Kay
- Soares
- Underwood
Introduction
Wayne McGregor and Audrey Niffenegger present a unique modern fairytale.
News and features
Watch: Insights into Wayne McGregor and Audrey Niffenegger's Raven Girl
Choreographer and author/visual artist rehearse Wayne’s new ballet and explain their creative process
Audrey Niffenegger on Raven Girl and swapping the page for the stage
Bestselling author talks about her experiences of dance and the inspiration behind her latest work.
World Book Day 2013: Your dream operas and ballets based on literature
From Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to 1984: The Ballet, your fantasy works.
Background
Raven Girl is Wayne McGregor’s seventh work for the main stage at Covent Garden. The ballet is a collaboration with visual artist and award-winning writer Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveller’s Wife, and acclaimed composer Gabriel Yared (The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain).
Raven Girl marks McGregor’s sixth year as Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer and promises to showcase the groundbreaking and imaginative choreography for which he has become renowned.
Thanks to
Generous Philanthropic Support from
The Taylor Family Foundation, Mr and Mrs Brian Capstick, David Hancock, Linda and Philip Harley, one anonymous donor and The New Ballet Works Syndicate
How to support the Royal Opera House
Running time
As a mixed programme this performance lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes | Including one interval. Raven Girl will last for about 1 hour 15 minutes, followed by a 30 minute interval. Symphony in C will last for about 36 minutes.
Credits
| Choreography | Wayne McGregor |
| Author and Collaborator | Audrey Niffenegger |
| Composer | Gabriel Yared |
| Designs | Vicki Mortimer |
| Lighting design | Lucy Carter |
| Video design | Ravi Deepres |
| Associate Lighting Design | Simon Bennison |
Related links
- www.randomdance.org Wayne McGregor - biography
- audreyniffenegger.com Audrey Niffenegger's official website
- www.telegraph.co.uk The Telegraph: The making of Raven Girl
- www.gabrielyared.com Gabriel Yared
- www.vintage-books.co.uk Raven Girl, by Audrey Niffenegger
