Hubert Essakow, The Royal Ballet

During this experimental and interactive session, the audience will see the dancers and their movement transform with costume changes. The session demonstrates the extent to which costume can affect choreography, from a technical and emotional perspective.

Original choreography by Hubert Essakow inspired by themes from Romeo and Juliet will be performed by Royal Ballet dancers. The choreography will be performed several times with different costuming for each performance, from traditional ballet costumes, to everyday clothing, to abstract costuming. Hubert will rehearse, transform and adapt the choreography to the costume and the mood it creates, with audience input.

This event is free with a Festival Day Pass.