Director: Michael Keegan-Dolan

'Brazenly and triumphantly new.' - The Guardian

In the small town of Ballyfeeny where the cloud hangs low and people keep secrets for good reasons, a lonely Giselle McCreedy cares for her abusive brother. The town’s inhabitants are quick to exchange gloom for glamour when the line-dancing Bratislavan Albrecht arrives in town, and for the first time Giselle dares to dream of escape.

Described as “one of the most daring and highly original dance theatre companies in the world” (The Times), Fabulous Beast is an international ensemble led by Irish director and choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan. Nominated for an Olivier Award following its London premiere, this radical reinterpretation of the romantic ballet is dark, shocking and sinister, illuminated with brilliant flashes of absurd humour. Keegan-Dolan and his virtuosic cast blend speech, song, stunning imagery and superb choreography in this uncompromising production.

Originally co-produced by Fabulous Beast & Dublin Theatre Festival.

Contains strong language, material of a sexual nature and scenes which some may find disturbing.

Not suitable for children.

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Photo: T Charles Erickson