Get ready to explore a vibrant fantasy land brought by the Monte-Carlo Ballet, a noble representative of the finest European dance and dramatic tradition! The acclaimed company is bringing Le Songe, a ravishing adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, conceived and directed by choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot.
Taking the audience surfing through a wave of their maddest desires, this dream-like comedy merges the imaginary prowess of three worlds, reflecting the stages of maturity throughout a dancer’s career. Raucous, witty and acrobatic, the choreography starts by depicting the world of the young Athenians, represented by intense, vibrant rhythm. The narrative is followed by a disconcerting type of abstraction and eroticism amongst the Fairies, and the third and final world introduces us to a universe of colorful, eccentric Artisans. At times mischievous, immodest and frolicsome, the plot of Le Songe is set through the fascinating musical dimensions of three ingenious, creative composers for each world. From Mendelssohn’s clarity and grace to Daniel Teruggi’s sensual passion and Bertrand Maillot’s comic escape.
Established in 1985, when her Royal Highness Princess Carolina decided to sponsor a new dance company, the Monte Carlo Ballet have been led by J.C. Maillot since 1993. The choreographer turned the company into an international touring troupe as the Principality became an exceptional home for dancers and a destination for audiences.
Now, the time has come for us to be inspired by Monaco’s top-notch dance venture, indulging on the delights of Shakespeare’s most light-hearted piece. A performance to be staged with all the beauty, tenderness and humor a timeless masterpiece deserves!
When: 8:00pm, November 3–4, 2017
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, S/N, Nape, Macau
How much: MOP $300, MOP $250, MOP $200, MOP $150
For more details, visit www.macauticket.com
