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Dear Audience,
We regret to inform you that due to changes in the tour schedule of Wayne McGregor's dance company, the grand ballet "UniVerse: a Dark Crystal Odyssey," which was originally scheduled to be performed on the stage of the Latvian National Opera over two consecutive evenings, will now take place in Riga only on November 27. We fully understand the high level of public interest in this unique event, which has marked an important milestone in the global cultural scene, and we have done everything possible to ensure that the Riga performance remains part of the company’s schedule.
The date of the only performance of "UniVerse: a Dark Crystal Odyssey" remains unchanged – November 27. On this evening, the audience will have the opportunity to embark on a journey into the fantastic world of Wayne McGregor's choreography and music, which has magically transformed previous concepts of the dance performance genre and its possibilities. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and support of this cultural event—a performance that has captivated and inspired audiences worldwide.
All tickets already purchased for the November 26 performance will be exchanged for tickets to the November 27 performance and sent in electronic form. You will also be able to find them in your profile on bilesuparadize.lv, where you made the purchase. For patrons who purchased tickets in person at a “Biļešu Paradīze” retail location, please contact the “Biļešu Paradīze” customer support team by email at info@bilesuparadize.lv to receive your new tickets.
Director and Choreographer: Wayne McGregor Music: Joel Cadbury Film Design: Ravi Deepres Lighting Design: Lucy Carter Costume and Head Pieces: Philip Delamore and Dr. Alex Box Spoken Word Artist: Isaiah Hull Dramaturg: Uzma Hameed Originally danced by Winnie Asawakanjanakit, Rebecca Bassett-Graham, Jordan James Bridge, Salvatore De Simone, Chia-Yu Hsu, Hannah Joseph, Chien-Shun Liao, Jasiah Marshall, Salomé Pressac and Mariano Zamora Gonzalez
State-of-the-art immersive technology envelops super-human choreography in this contemporary ode to change.
UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey is a moving and startling meditation on the climate crisis. Inspired by the Jim Henson cult classic The Dark Crystal about an ailing planet and a divided race, UniVerse depicts an earth riven by extremes and urgently in need of healing.
Breathtaking digital environments and cutting-edge costumes create a stunning blend of fantasy and documentary, while high tensile choreography in dialogue with spoken word, powerfully evokes the inseparability of humanity and nature. Performed by the extraordinary dancers of Company Wayne McGregor, this is a modern eco-myth that asks how we can come together to be whole again.
A team of world-class creatives led by choreographer and director Wayne McGregor, includes composer Joel Cadbury, film designer Ravi Deepres, lighting designer Lucy Carter, spoken word artist Isaiah Hull, dramaturg Uzma Hameed, costume designer Philip Delamore and face-and-body artist Alex Box, with special thanks to Brian and Wendy Froud.
A co-production between Studio Wayne McGregor and The Royal Ballet in association with The Jim Henson Company.
The performance is supported by the Rietumu Bank Charity Fund "Nākotnes Atbalsta fonds."
