Ghost Dances is Christopher Bruce’s masterpiece, and possibly the most popular work in Rambert’s history. It tells stories of love and compassion, as death – in the form of the iconic “ghosts” – interrupts the daily lives of a series of ordinary people. Inspired by Latin American celebrations of the Day of the Dead and the bewitching rhythms of traditional songs, it’s a moving, intensely human work, revived here for the first time in 13 years. Read more …
*Please note, that Ghost Dances will not be interpreted but the other two dances in the programme, Tomorrow and Frames, will be on Thu 24 November.
Triple bill of old and new works gives Rambert dancers, and audiences, much to get their teeth into.
Rambert’s 2016-17 tour of Britain includes five new music commissions in its repertoire, but it’s the long-awaited revival of Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances that names the show and seals its climax.
Dance preview: Rambert
Interview: Choreographer Christopher Bruce
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Wednesday November 23, 2016, until Friday November 25, 2016. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Thursday February 9, 2017, until Saturday February 11, 2017. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/