Details

A mixed programme of ballets inspired by science and fairytale, featuring works from two British choreographers closely associated with The Royal Ballet, Alastair Marriott and Wayne McGregor. A Postman finds a young raven, fallen from its nest. They fall in love and in time have the Raven Girl. She longs to fly like her mother but has no wings. At university she meets a Doctor who lectures on chimeras. The Raven Girl approaches him and asks: Can he give her wings?

Cast/Performers

Lauren Cuthbertson, Steven McRae, Edward Watson, Sarah Lamb, Olivia Cowley

Creatives/Company

Choreographer(s): Wayne McGregor, Alastair Marriott
Author: Audrey Niffenegger
Music: Gabriel Yared
Design(s): Vicki Mortimer, Es Devlin, Ravi Deepres (video)
Lighting(s): Lucy Carter, Bruno Poet, Simon Bennison (associate lighting design)
Costume: Jonathan Howells