the ballet ruse - part of the project brand new festival
what?
once upon a time two budding ballerinas battled for perfection in the sugar-coated world of ballet. those hopes and dreams didn't survive... but they did. this is their story…
two of ireland’s freshest and original choreographers - muirne bloomer and emma o’kane - have teamed up to present a witty and engaging piece about the pitfalls and pressures of ballet dancing. the two dancers (who have performed for over 10 years with coiscéim dance theatre) first presented this hilarious take on ballet at project brand new in 2009 before playing to sell-out audiences at absolut fringe festival september 2010.
dancing to a sumptuous score ranging from tchaikovsky to lady gaga, these seasoned performers will surprise and entertain as they struggle from barre to bar in their quest for peace and reconciliation. the ballet ruse: raw, honest, with frills attached.
"four stars - perfect comic timing" the irish times
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a laugh out loud 40 minute show" totally dublin
when?
11-13 november, 2010
7pm
tickets are only $15 which gets you into all three shows!
where?
flashpoint, 916 g street nw, washington dc 20001
metro: metro center, gallery place / chinatown
up next?
17-19 february, 2011 & 16-18 june, 2011
pbn is a dublin-based festival which supports artists making work outside of traditional theatre models. it offers an opportunity to test out ideas at a developmental stage in an informal environment. with its new and vibrant energy the festival is always a sell out in dublin and they’re bringing it to dc just for us!