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McGREGOR + MUGLER
McGREGOR + MUGLER
2019
Duration
15 minutes
Direction and Choreography
Wayne McGregor
Art Direction and Costume Design
Manfred Thierry Mugler
Music
Holly Herndon and Nils Frahm
Lighting Design
Lucy Carter
Originally danced by
Olga Smirnova and Edward Watson
Premiere date and venue
7 December 2019, London Coliseum, London, UK
“AUDACIOUS AND VISUALLY SPECTACULAR”
– Rachel Elderkin, fjord
Wayne McGregor collaborated with fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler on McGREGOR + MUGLER, a contemporary ballet that premiered at the London Coliseum in 2019. The work was performed by Bolshoi Ballet Prima Ballerina Olga Smirnova and The Royal Ballet Principal dancer Edward Watson.
“Manfred Thierry Mugler is not only a true fashion icon, but an incredible collaborator. It has been a pleasure to share energy, passion and trust throughout this new creative adventure. The process has offered new perspectives for both of us. The resulting work is unexpected, extreme and transformative.” - Wayne McGregor
Produced by MuzArts Productions.
Images: Sasha Gusov
