Guest preview by Jessica Peace
‘simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.’ F Scott Fitzgerald
The devastating, smouldering and perfect words of F Scott Fitzgerald are being translated and transported via the sweat, muscle and beauty of the Northern Ballet
‘The Great Gatsby’s tragedy and sensuality will be met with and executed by David Nixon’s innovative and seemingly boundless vision. Past productions from NBT have included works such as Cleopatra, A Streetcar Named Desire and Swan lake (with a controversial male lead).
Ballet. Yes.
But NBT have the ability to demonstrate a fluid mix of classical with contemporary. If you are looking for a gateway drug into ballet or contemporary dance then Nixon is your man.
Think less ‘tutu’ and more 1920’s lust and abandon.
Choreography, David Nixon OBE
Music, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett CBE and performed by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia
2 hours 10 minutes approx