{"id":162860,"date":"2024-11-06T17:58:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=162860"},"modified":"2024-11-06T17:58:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:58:44","slug":"a-new-era-of-ballet-collaboration-cent-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=162860","title":{"rendered":"A New Era of Ballet Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fbce99bc38581337ba7d9b7a035b359 wp-block-paragraph\">Ever sit back at the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/synthesis-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theatre<\/a>, ballet, or <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/opera-in-strange-times-first-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opera<\/a>, totally lost in the drama and think, <em>How on earth does this all come together?<\/em> Those flawless movements, jaw-dropping costumes, the <em>world-building<\/em> sets.  Well it\u2019s all thanks to a team of seriously talented creatives.Dive into the details with us in <em>A New Era of Ballet Collaboration. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c0f99d52b3a6a80dc76f87f6df9a62e wp-block-paragraph\">From November 14 to 30, 2024, the Royal Ballet brings something epic to the stage: <em>MADDADDAM,<\/em> Wayne McGregor\u2019s daring take on Margaret Atwood\u2019s iconic trilogy, launching in Europe for the very first time. This isn\u2019t just McGregor\u2019s magic, though it\u2019s the combined genius of a full lineup of creatives who come together to bring every vivid, layered moment of the story to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c589480c776b47cbd971a5b0138c9b2 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>MADDADDAM <\/em>brings <em>Atwood\u2019s<\/em> dystopian world to life with fluid, intense movement and striking visual design. Dancers embody post-apocalyptic landscapes in costumes that echo organic decay and digital rebirth, while projections and lighting create a haunting, otherworldly set. This ballet boldly captures themes of survival and evolution in a powerful, immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-148c8eb73dc7ad8fddf67423d0f903bb wp-block-paragraph\">How does it feel to be completely surrounded by a magical, moving work of <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/artistic-still-life-a-journey-from-past-and-present\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">art<\/a>?  To be so wrapped in its energy that every sound, every image lifts you out of your seat and into a world brimming with life and vibrancy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b573028b085aea920dcc68aed2b0150 wp-block-paragraph\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/singing-and-artists-football-is-iconic-or-even-eyeconic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">artists<\/a> from different fields each masters of their craft come together to create something monumental, they build more than just a performance. They create an experience, a tapestry of <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/seeing-red-the-visual-art-of-love-anger-and-passion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual<\/a>, auditory, and emotional dimensions that immerses you completely. And this is where <em>A New Era of Ballet Collaboration<\/em> truly shines. As a co-production with the National Ballet of Canada, it embodies the spirit of collaboration and collective creation, showing us how the union of <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-very-best-of-britain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">talents<\/a> can produce an extraordinary, layered work of art.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.-20221122_30358.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.-20221122_30358.jpg?resize=580%2C410&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.-20221122_30358.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.-20221122_30358.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.-20221122_30358.jpg?resize=768%2C543&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b51cd9bf0b9dfdfc4bbfdf545a1ecdf wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Wayne McGregor&#8217;s&nbsp;<em>MADDADDAM<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; A Visual Symphony by the National Ballet of Canada&#8221;<br \/><em>\u00a9 Karolina Kuras<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae4a1c9f72724e3b0b75c2de6d6469b6 wp-block-paragraph\">This multi-faceted experience showcases the power of a shared vision, where every member\u2019s expertise, every contribution, is seamlessly woven together to craft a cohesive whole a piece that transcends any single talent, offering audiences a journey that\u2019s alive with the full potential of <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-power-of-the-creative-colour-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative<\/a> unity; constructed if your like, but a group of talented people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5acd87d4c99ede5b0f7e126da859adad wp-block-paragraph\">When great production gets put together this is exactly the case.  This season with the new Royal Ballet European premiere of <em>MADDADDAM<\/em>. This is an audacious creation by resident choreographer Wayne McGregor, inspired by Margaret Atwood&#8217;s iconic trilogy. But that&#8217;s not all the cast of characters behind this monumental event is as outstanding as the very building the event is housed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33073e49f5a58592db61e57a394ef481 wp-block-paragraph\">When <em>Kevin O\u2019Hare<\/em> steps in, the Royal Ballet goes full-throttle, delivering a show that\u2019s nothing short of an experience. Forget sitting back; <em>MADDADDAM<\/em> is all about diving headfirst into a world where every single <em>visionary<\/em> throws down their A-game. Each one, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/exploring-the-world-of-dance-film-and-performance-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choreographers<\/a> to the lighting <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-summers-top-20-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designers<\/a>, brings a unique spark, and together they form a seamless whole a true testament to the magic that happens when creative minds sync up and make the impossible look effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c3a1e5f981b0bb3660b877409036aef wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Wayne McGregor, the Choreographer<\/em>, He\u2019s the movement mastermind here, blending futuristic moves with gut-punch <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-invisible-art-scent-brings-pre-raphaelite-art-to-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">storytelling<\/a>. His choreography doesn\u2019t just look cool; it unravels themes of survival and <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-magic-of-the-golden-ratio-a-diamond-and-beauty-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">humanity<\/a> with every twist, every leap, and every intense stare. Be prepared to feel your heart race as he takes you through the highs and lows of existence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/methode-times-prod-web-bin-48a34fe2-e078-4dd1-a2a8-623beadecad9.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/methode-times-prod-web-bin-48a34fe2-e078-4dd1-a2a8-623beadecad9.jpg?resize=580%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/methode-times-prod-web-bin-48a34fe2-e078-4dd1-a2a8-623beadecad9.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/methode-times-prod-web-bin-48a34fe2-e078-4dd1-a2a8-623beadecad9.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/methode-times-prod-web-bin-48a34fe2-e078-4dd1-a2a8-623beadecad9.jpg?resize=768%2C540&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fa704872ee9387e4216533bc0dab45f wp-block-paragraph\">Wayne McGregor: \u201cTheatres are struggling. They\u2019ve got no resources\u201d PAL HANSEN\/ROYAL OPERA HOUSE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d96eebd268980ba3544d9f5da824f10b wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Wayne McGregor <\/em>has reimagined Margaret Atwood&#8217;s dystopian world for the stage, with impressionistic choreography that embodies the very essence of the <em>MADDADDAM<\/em> trilogy. Since its premiere in Canada in 2022, this work has evolved. McGregor made significant changes for the Royal Opera House, saying he &#8220;refined&#8221; the choreography and made &#8220;major structural changes&#8221;. It is a piece where dance and fiction come together in a space charged with emotion, narrative complexity and visual mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f56371c0fef4619a9a130dca11c4569f wp-block-paragraph\">Always in search of new artistic horizons, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46c39b1fa1370022c69d63e312f7b102 wp-block-paragraph\"> \u201c<em>complexity of the characters, the temporal changes and the magnitude of the details\u201d in the trilogy<\/em>&#8216;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26326b2de420d178da2fb5d5fd7da4b1 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cDance doesn\u2019t easily transcribe all of this, so I let myself get carried away in this collage approach, fluid and ambiguous,\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-450add1ebe22c05fbb0bbd7cad9db755 wp-block-paragraph\">Wayne McGregor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-030a30cad15cade780581ab2f9599020 wp-block-paragraph\">This collaboration also marks a fusion of visions between author and choreographer, with Atwood describing her style as a form of \u201cspeculative fiction\u201d, where each element is based on \u201cvery real facts\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c40099db88d83645bd4ed51d1accef6e wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let\u2019s talk <em>Max Richter, the Composer of the Music<\/em>. This guy doesn\u2019t just score <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/this-musical-melody-a-little-bit-ruder-than-you-thought\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music<\/a>; he paints with sound intense and melancholic. His music flows through the show like an emotional rollercoaster, hitting you with lush orchestrations, gritty electronic pulses, and soundscapes that pull you right into the heart of the story. You\u2019ll feel it in your bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4089a7e2ef628e83cf3fb90b5840f28e wp-block-paragraph\">Then there\u2019s <em>Gareth Pugh, the Costume Designer<\/em>, and fashion rebel extraordinaire. His costumes are pure, unapologetic attitude bold shapes, wild materials, and more edge than a knife\u2019s blade. These outfits transform each <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/little-steps-make-for-a-big-dance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dancer<\/a> into a dystopian warrior or dreamer, reflecting both beauty and chaos. If ever a wardrobe had attitude, it\u2019s this one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3.-DSCF7583.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3.-DSCF7583.jpg?resize=580%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3.-DSCF7583.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3.-DSCF7583.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3.-DSCF7583.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b51cd9bf0b9dfdfc4bbfdf545a1ecdf wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Wayne McGregor&#8217;s&nbsp;<em>MADDADDAM<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; A Visual Symphony by the National Ballet of Canada&#8221;<br \/><em>\u00a9 Karolina Kuras<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e86fe8bc3f2b8b6ea2e04c25b51e5e wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lucy Carter the Lighting Designer<\/em>, sculpts with light, turning the stage into a kaleidoscope of mood and mystery. Her lighting transforms every scene, playing with shadows and colours to capture the emotions of each act. It\u2019s like she\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/painting-beauty-with-compassion-the-tale-of-milk-makeup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">painting<\/a> in real time, wrapping the stage in a vibe that feels almost alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6506fdbdfc5ac4841de188622bfbc2b4 wp-block-paragraph\">And <em>Ravi Deepres the Film Designer<\/em>. He\u2019s the tech wizard, turning the stage into a futuristic canvas. His projections transform the space, pulling you into Atwood\u2019s dystopian universe with surreal landscapes that feel like you could reach out and touch them. You\u2019ll be transported, no plane ticket is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6e4461f5dacc4a508e9b72f31cc3d1f wp-block-paragraph\">With this powerhouse team, <em>MADDADDAM<\/em> isn\u2019t just a <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/flowing-degas-100-years-of-ballet-bathing-and-bodies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ballet<\/a>; it\u2019s an all-senses thrill ride that refuses to be forgotten. Bold, breathtaking, and utterly electrifying buckle up and prepare for a wild journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e5f9ae5fa53aaeac733d327d6d49b2e wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>We Not I, the Set Designer<\/em>, collective brings the stage to life like a breathing organism. Their set isn\u2019t just a backdrop; it pulses, it vibes. With bold lines and striking materials, they plunge the audience straight into a raw, beautiful, yet unsettling world perfectly capturing Atwood\u2019s essence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac63308a78e4a65e9fafe559c456dcf5 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Uzma Hameed, our Chief Dramaturg<\/em>, weaves each scene to give the ballet massive depth. Every move, every glance matters, under her touch, turning <em>MADDADDAM<\/em> into an epic that captures all the madness, beauty, and intensity of Atwood\u2019s universe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9.-20221122_33344.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9.-20221122_33344.jpg?resize=580%2C382&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9.-20221122_33344.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9.-20221122_33344.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9.-20221122_33344.jpg?resize=768%2C506&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b51cd9bf0b9dfdfc4bbfdf545a1ecdf wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Wayne McGregor&#8217;s&nbsp;<em>MADDADDAM<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; A Visual Symphony by the National Ballet of Canada&#8221;<br \/><em>\u00a9 Karolina Kuras<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcf4b0ba986460c762751d53a4b6387e wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Chris Ekers, Sound System Designer<\/em>, doesn\u2019t just \u201cdesign a sound system.\u201d No way. He pulls us into a sensory experience where every note, every whisper is crafted to be felt in your bones. It\u2019s like sound becomes its own character, drawing you in deeper with every beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49186739010cfc13097273857e5e005d wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Conductor, Koen Kessels<\/em>, leads the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/reviewed-submotion-orchestra-at-koko\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orchestra<\/a> with an energy that\u2019s off the charts. Under his baton, Max Richter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-art-of-session-musicians-in-film-scores-mastering-genres-from-horror-to-romance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music<\/a> springs to life with hypnotic force, guiding us closer and closer to <em>MADDADDAM<\/em>\u2019s strange, mesmerizing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3831c3cb8eb96f0e4445811ad0324426 wp-block-paragraph\">This orchestra doesn\u2019t just play; they embody the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/the-art-of-session-musicians-in-film-scores-mastering-genres-from-horror-to-romance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music<\/a>. Each note they deliver builds the story, making the soundscape almost part of the set. You can feel the passion in every measure they play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01dc0ea6f320537872aff37a9c6bc14b wp-block-paragraph\">And, of course, the queen of apocalypse herself, <em>Margaret Atwood,<\/em> is here as<em> Creative Consultant<\/em>. She ensures that every single detail, from the smallest prop to the last melody, stays true to her vision. Thanks to her, each scene breathes with that unique sense of survival, hope, and transformation she\u2019s crafted so masterfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2c24e3f47d18176f1069cb5e5e66e5b wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration with <em>Margaret Atwood<\/em> is a dream come true for <em>Wayne McGregor<\/em>, whose work is marked by an insatiable curiosity for science and technology, themes omnipresent in the Canadian author&#8217;s work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a635db985fde369f8a53f3d9601567cd wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe visual richness of his writing and his fascination with genetic engineering and new technologies touch me deeply&#8221;. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-450add1ebe22c05fbb0bbd7cad9db755 wp-block-paragraph\">Wayne McGregor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ccc82d4f1aca1c47b20fe7de6afba03 wp-block-paragraph\">Through <em>MADDADDAM<\/em>, he pays homage to this speculative vision of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4.-AL104844.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4.-AL104844.jpg?resize=580%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4.-AL104844.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4.-AL104844.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4.-AL104844.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b51cd9bf0b9dfdfc4bbfdf545a1ecdf wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Wayne McGregor&#8217;s&nbsp;<em>MADDADDAM<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; A Visual Symphony by the National Ballet of Canada&#8221;<br \/><em>\u00a9 Karolina Kuras<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-343b57cdb4ae3f148292b0e464ae9ae8 wp-block-paragraph\">In <em>MADDADDAM<\/em>, <em>Margaret Atwood<\/em> invites us into a post-apocalyptic world where survival is an <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/how-to-reference-art-in-an-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">art<\/a>. 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The live cinema relay on 10 December offers everyone the chance to experience this unique rendition of Perrault\u2019s classic, where Prokofiev\u2019s spellbinding music and captivating staging transport audiences into <em>Cinderella\u2019s<\/em> fairytale world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7cb95f5d19961c43c090ff0f6a60443 wp-block-paragraph\">With <em>MADDADDAM<\/em>, the Royal Ballet provides a thoughtful and deeply engaged artistic experience. Don\u2019t miss this unique opportunity to witness an unforgettable performance in the heart of Covent Garden. 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