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Insights: A Single Man

2 September 2025, 7.30pm

Insights: A Single Man

2 September 2025, 7.30pm

Insights: A Single Man

2 September 2025, 7.30pm
Clore Studio
Ballet and dance

Join cast and creatives in this discussion on this inventive interpretation of A Single Man and the process of bringing it to the Linbury Theatre stage.  

The ballet Edward Watson wears a black long-sleeve rollneck leotard and jumps into the air. His legs are bent, and his toes point towards the floor. At this chest, his hands are clutched together. Behind him, the stage is set with an image of a brown grid background and inverted photograph of a man with short chair and striking features head and neck which makes the image appear entirely white – almost as though it is a sculpture. He is performing in The Royal Ballet’s production of A Single Man.

Join cast and creatives as they prepare to bring A Single Man to the Linbury Theatre, as they discuss the themes and inspirations behind this interpretation of Christopher Isherwood's iconic novella.

Running time
This event will last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes with no interval
Guidance
Suitable for age 14+
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Generously supported by

The Paul Hamlyn Education Fund

Background

This new production  in the Linbury Theatre sees choreographer Jonathan Watkins joining forces with musician John Grant and composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman to create an exhilarating contemporary ballet that reimagines the poetic world of Christopher Isherwood’s novella through dance and live music on stage.

This Insight event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel and will be available to watch on RBO Stream.

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