Jan McNulty Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Stuttgart Ballet Made in Germany/ The Taming of the Shrew Monday 18 - Saturday 23 November UK PREMIEREPerformances: Made in Germany Mon & Tue at 7.30pm; The Taming of the Shrew Fri & Sat at 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm Tickets: £12 - £45 Ticket office: 0844 412 4000 www.sadlerswells.com One of the world’s leading ballet companies, Stuttgart Ballet presents two programmes showcasing the diversity of its repertoire and the versatility of its dancers at Sadler’s Wells from Monday 18 - Saturday 23 November 2013. Made in Germany features a selection of classic and contemporary pieces created for Stuttgart Ballet, including 7 UK premieres, with works by Douglas Lee, Mauro Bigonzetti, Itzik Galili, Christian Spuck, Edward Clug and the company’s Resident Choreographers Marco Goecke and Demis Volpi. The company also presents a classic by its founder John Cranko, The Taming of the Shrew, based on William Shakespeare’s famous comedy. Set to a delightful score by Domenico Scarlatti, Cranko’s witty and touching masterpiece is full of spectacular dancing and hilarious, fast paced action. Stuttgart Ballet has been at the forefront of dance creation for decades, consistently presenting exciting and groundbreaking work by leading and up and coming choreographers. The high level of technical skill and stylistically broad repertoire of the company attracts loyal audiences and dance talent from all over the world. Stuttgart Ballet is based at the State Theatre Stuttgart, led by Artistic Director Reid Anderson. Anderson trained at the Royal Ballet School and joined Stuttgart Ballet in 1969, rising to Soloist and later Principal Dancer. During his 17 years as a dancer in the company he worked with many of the leading choreographers of the 20th century. From August 1987 to June 1989, Anderson was Artistic Director of Ballet British Columbia in Vancouver, and in July 1989 he was appointed Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada in Toronto. In 1996, he returned to Stuttgart Ballet as Artistic Director. His repertoire policy places equal weight on preserving and cultivating the Cranko legacy and the works of established contemporary choreographers as well as on discovering and nurturing new talent. “The Stuttgart Ballet doesn’t follow trends, it sets them” TANZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbfisher Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I am really looking forward to this! In the early - mid 70's I spent a fair bit of time working and studying in Stuttgart and saw them as often as I could afford to. A splendid company - and those were the glory days of Haydee, Cragun, Madsen, Keil . . . Although I have seen them occasionally since (most recently with Cranko's R and J in London, with Haydee still magnificent as Lady Capulet) I've not seen Taming since those days, and can't wait to re-acquaint myself. I really recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Here are a little more details of the Made in Germany Program http://www.stuttgart-ballet.de/schedule/made-in-germany/ I have seen about half works from this program and they are truly brilliant, representing the very best of their contemporary choreography. (Little Monsters, Fanfare LX, Kazmir Colors, Affi, Mono Lisa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Does anyone have an idea when the casting information will be released for the London tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks for posting this Janet Definetely one for the diary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmhopton Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Does anyone know how long the Taming of the Shrew lasts? I'm already thinking of booking trains home after the Saturday matinee. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toursenlair Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 2 hrs 15 minutes according to the Stuttgart Ballet website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl H Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I booked to see the Made in Germany programme yesterday as I suddenly realised how exciting it might be, the short video on the SW website certainly looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmhopton Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks, Toursenlair for the timing. I checked the website myself and it looks as it 2 hrs 15 mins includes the interval so it's quite a short ballet. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toursenlair Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thanks, Toursenlair for the timing. I checked the website myself and it looks as it 2 hrs 15 mins includes the interval so it's quite a short ballet. Joan Yes, only two acts. Of course the interval might be longer in London, but you'd still be looking at 2:25 max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_New Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Is there any news about the casting for Taming of the Shrew yet, please? Thanks Jacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 For those interested in the Taming of the Shrew and Made in Germany, here are reviews on a new blog on Dance View Times. http://danceviewtimes.typepad.com/ilona_landgraf I saw the Made in Germany bill in Stuttgart with a different cast, and it was highly enjoyable although the program lasted 3 and half hours with 2 intermissions. But there would be a slightly different program at Sadler's Wells. I have unofficial info about the Taming cast so hope it will be released soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Naomi, I was in every performance of Made in Germany and none of it lasted more than three hours. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Angela, sorry it might have been mixed up because of the jet lag. Maybe like a little less than 3 hours. (I was at October 3rd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl H Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Made in Germany details are now on the SW website, casts are the same both nights, also Taming of the Shrew casts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 And I see Gail has posted about an offer for the mixed bill here: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/5291-stuttgart-made-in-germany-offer-sw-1819-timeout/#entry66685 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi M Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 The casts for both Made in Germany and Taming of the Shrew are fabulous. Very much envy the London audience. Great works by Cranko such as Initials R.B.M.E.and Homage a Bolshoi, along with the latest innovative pieces. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Top casts. I'm really looking forward to seeing these programmes next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The company has started the usual Tour Diary on its website with the arrival at Sadler's Wells - they normally bring new pics every day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottsballetlover Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yes - excited about seeing Taming next Saturday matinee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Gosh, the company hasn't had much time to 'get in' and get familiarised with Sadler's Wells. The Liang/Maliphant/Wheeldon triple bill was there until Saturday evening. Btw, what is the cow in the tour diary doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 It plays an important role in the "Grand Pas de deux" in the mixed repertoire bill when Jason Reilly tries to find his ballerina who fled the stage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Gosh, the company hasn't had much time to 'get in' and get familiarised with Sadler's Wells. The Liang/Maliphant/Wheeldon triple bill was there until Saturday evening. Well, they have 2 whole days free to get familiarised with the place before "Shrew" goes on. I'm not sure what the thinking behind that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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