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 Cattle Call. Photo: gavinevans.com |
“Hilariously ruthless new musical about showbiz” The Daily Telegraph |
 Cattle Call costume designs: Katrinas Linday |
 Cattle Call costume designs: Katrina Lindsay |
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 Paseillo. Photo: gavinevans.com |
In addition to touring Cattle Call, Phoenix continue to offer a distinct selection of repertoire through our mixed bill evenings. This seasons’ repertoire features both classic modern dance by eminent choreographer José Limón (1908-1972), and the latest stylish offerings from the company’s Artistic Director Javier De Frutos.
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 Betty Jones in The Moor’s Pavane by José Limón |
José Limón: The Moor’s Pavane |
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 Paseillo. Photo: gavinevans.com |
Javier De Frutos: Paseillo An enchanting Sadler’s Wells co-commission, Paseillo uses subtle nuances between dancers to form intriguing relationships. Described as “Some of the loveliest, most joyous choreography (De Frutos) has produced” (The Independent on Sunday), Paseillo’s beautiful Mozart score is set alongside a collection of enigmatically decaying costumes. Click here to see a short series of excerpts from Paseillo Click here to see a short series of excerpts from Paseillo |
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| Javier De Frutos: Blue Roses Blue Roses is inspired by selected passages from The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. The soundtrack offers a rare opportunity to hear these passages being recited by the author himself, while the characters on stage react to the rhythm of his extraordinary voice. De Frutos has a life-long passion for the work of this American playwright fuelled by two years exhaustive research into his work in the USA made possible by an Arts Council fellowship awarded in 2000. Excellent skills, infectious stamina and, above all, outstanding artistic consistency are the most distinctive features of the new Phoenix The Spectator |
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 Chaconne. Photo: Walter Strate |
José Limón: Chaconne |
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Javier De Frutos: Los Picadores Co-commissioned by La Biennale di Venezia, Los Picadores uses a remarkable recording of Stravinsky’s dramatic Les Noces (The Wedding). This iconic choral work for dance has been reimagined as a violent, carnal struggle between men and women - the high octane movement sharpened by top fight director, Terry King. Stravinsky’s score has never sounded this intense The Guardian Click here to read a Guardian interview with Javier Click here to see a short series of excerpts from Los Picadores (Quicktime 2.7m) Click here to see a short series of excerpts from Los Picadores (WMV 3.2m) |
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Javier De Frutos: Nopalitos Nopalitos takes its inspiration from Mexican festivities. A vibrant atmosphere is created on stage using colourful Mexican wrestling-style masks amongst an array of extraordinary costumes, and the evocative and popular music of Lila Downs. De Frutos’s first commission for Phoenix, Nopalitos was co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells. Click here to see a short series of excerpts from Nopalitos Click here to see a short series of excerpts from Nopalitos |
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Jane Dudley: Harmonica Breakdown Phoenix are privileged to have been given permission to stage a rare revival of Jane Dudley’s 1938 masterpiece, Harmonica Breakdown. This uplifting solo to Sonny Terry’s Blues, sees a female dancer pit her irrepressible positivity against the Great American Depression. Against almost impossible odds her indignation blooms, giving birth to a radiant soul. "a tour de force... images of American black life and art flow by in the solo's brief and tumultuous unfolding." New York Times
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