A piece to fall in love with: In February, the Staatsballett Berlin invites you to a colourful and humorous world premiere on 21 February 2025. Choreographer Edward Clug stages ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and unleashes Shakespeare’s love chaos without words. In the premiere talk on 9 February 2025, the artists involved will talk personally about the creation process.
Image above: Rehearsals for A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Ross Martinson, Achille de Groeve, Dominik White Slavkovský, Andrea Marino, Erick Swolkin, Foto: Yan Revazov.
HUMOROUS AND ENCHANTING
World premiere: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
21 February 2025, 7.30 pm, Deutsche Oper Berlin
The comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the most famous and beloved works of William Shakespeare, exploring the power of love, the confusions of human emotions, and the magic of fantasy. Edward Clug’s choreographic interpretation tells Shakespeare’s story through a contemporary lens—navigating the depths of human nature while remaining humorous and enchanting. “I want the audience to fall in love with the piece,” says the choreographer.
The costumes by Leo Kulaš, the set design by Marko Japelj, and the video projections by Rok Predin contribute to this: the dancers surf and float across the stage, appearing as oversized insects or in large groups as a living forest of leaves. The music by Milko Lazar is a commissioned work that is developed in close connection with the production and will have its world premiere with the orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin under the musical direction of Victorien Vanoosten.
IN CONVERSATION WITH THE ARTISTIC TEAM
Opening night talk for A Midsummer Night’s Dream
February 2025, 11.00 am, Deutsche Oper Berlin
Just under two weeks before the grand premiere of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, director Christian Spuck and dramaturg Katja Wiegand speak with the artistic team. Choreographer Edward Clug shares insights into his creative process, while musician Milko Lazar provides a glimpse into the commissioned composition. Costume designer Leo Kulaš discusses his inspirations for the imaginative costumes, and dancers from the ensemble reveal what the rehearsal studio looks like and what challenges their roles present to them.
WHEN?
Opening night talk for A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sunday, 09 February 2025, 11.00 am, Deutsche Oper Berlin
World premiere: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Friday, 21 February 2025, 7.30 pm, Deutsche Oper Berlin
WHERE?
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Bismarckstraße 35
10627 Berlin
