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Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works, Royal Ballet broadcast screening
The Royal Ballet’s celebration of British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon emphasises his remarkable range and highlights his verve and versatility, reflecting his career spanning ballet to musical theatre which has taken him from London to New York and beyond and earned him international acclaim. Four short distinctive works from one imagination.
The luminscent and shimmering Fool's Paradise with intricate entwined partnering was the first of Wheeldon's many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot, while TheTwo of Us, set to the wistful songs of Joni Mitchell and created in lockdown for digital performance, shows a couple mostly apart. Us is a male duet built on chemistry and balance. An American in Paris is an adaptation of his Tony award winning 2015 Broadway musical production's big ballet scene turning it into a colourful standalone setpiece for the Royal Ballet. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.
An American in Paris celebrates Wheeldon's flair in big productions and success in musical theatre – he has just won 2025 Olivier award for his choreography in MJ The Musical.
The luminscent and shimmering Fool's Paradise with intricate entwined partnering was the first of Wheeldon's many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot, while TheTwo of Us, set to the wistful songs of Joni Mitchell and created in lockdown for digital performance, shows a couple mostly apart. Us is a male duet built on chemistry and balance. An American in Paris is an adaptation of his Tony award winning 2015 Broadway musical production's big ballet scene turning it into a colourful standalone setpiece for the Royal Ballet. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.
An American in Paris celebrates Wheeldon's flair in big productions and success in musical theatre – he has just won 2025 Olivier award for his choreography in MJ The Musical.
Tuesday 27 May
The Drill Hall
Lower Church Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5HJ
Starts 7.15 pm, running time 2hours 30 minsDoor open 6.45pm
Tickets £16, under 16s £10
Online in advance (reserved seats)
Or at the door from 6.45pm
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