Studio Wayne McGregor

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 

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