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Alain Platel, the trailblazing Founder and Director of the Belgian contemporary dance collective les ballets C de la B, presents this new musical theatre work in collaboration with Frank Van Laecke, with music composed by Steven Prengels. For this new production, Van Laecke and Platel approach the world of marching bands as a ?miniature society' in its own right, a collective of very different individuals who try to keep one another going in the same direction. By creating a metaphor for society as a whole, Platel explores how musical arrangements are preserved through trial and error. Four actors and seven musicians are joined on stage by a local brass or marching band, playing music by Gustav Holst, Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Strauss.

Archive listings for Alain Platel, Frank Van Laecke & Steven Prengels

Work type: Dance or ballet.

NTGent & les ballets C de la B - Gardenia - 10 years later - T0228041591

Premiered in 2010 and staged at Sadler's Wells in 2011, Gardenia allowed us a glimpse into the private lives of a remarkable group of older artists who effortlessly navigated gender expression. Each on a quest. Each with their own intriguing story. Over 10 years on, eight members of the cast are reunited. Gardenia – 10 years later is an insight into their turbulent lives, showcasing the most intimate of tales about hope and cherished or lost illusions. Again, they are ready to take the stage by storm. To move and surprise. To laugh and keep silent. To sparkle and shine, one more time, somewhere over the rainbow. Directed by Frank Van Laecke and Alain Platel, with composer Steven Prengels, the Olivier Award nominated Gardenia - 10 years later explores lifelong bonds, transformation and an unimaginable will to survive. This performance contains strong language, partial nudity and some adult themes, including transgender discrimination and physical violence.Director Frank Van Laecke. Director Alain Platel. Music Steven Prengels.
16 Nov 21 to 17 Nov 21Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224
listing details L0664867928

En avant, marche! - T02024440232

Choreographer Alain Platel. Choreographer Frank Van Laecke. Music Steven Prengels.
16 Jun 16 to 17 Jun 16Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224
listing details L02136027494
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