The Royal Ballet’s decision to strive away from a classical piece worked brilliantly in Arthur Pitas interpretation of Franz Kafka’s novella “Metamorphosis”. The production was created for the Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Edward Weston, whose extensions and contortion-like movements seemed … Continue reading
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If you’re looking for an unconventional ballet where your mind will be constantly working, look no further. Metamorphosis is currently being performed at the Joyce Theater, this play focuses on the life of Gregor, a young man who finds himself … Continue reading
The breathtaking event that took place at the Joyce Theater tuesday night in New York City was a unique interpretation of Kafka’s novella “Metamorphosis”. The Royal Ballet Production team displayed Gregor’s repulsive transformation and his family’s reaction to the tragedy. … Continue reading
The Royal Ballet’s production of The Metamorphosis allowed me to experience how dance can successfully convey a story. Franz Kafka’s story about a man’s sudden transformation into a cockroach introduced me to a completely different style of fiction. The ballet … Continue reading
Contrast – a theme that Kafka would be smiling about in his grave. The emphasis on black and white in this ballet and the irregular form of the set visually show the growing distance between Gregor and his family. #powerful
most interesting thing I’ve seen in a while; the brown sludge wasn’t the only thing to “stick” with me MIND-BLOWING #metamorphosis #bravo
The Metamorphosis was a great show. Gregor was crazy flexible, but why only old people in the audience? #shame
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a short story of a man who spent all his time financially taking care of his family only to wake up one morning as a repulsive bug. The performance at the Joyce Theater achieved … Continue reading
Last night, I had the opportunity to see “The Metamorphosis” – A Royal Ballet Production of the Franz Kafka novella of the same title at the well-known Joyce Theater. Principal dancer Edward Watson stole the show – which was directed … Continue reading
I felt Metamorphosis all the way to the end where I was shaking–not from the cold but from how emotional it was. #metamorphosis … Continue reading