KVN Dance Company, Coppelia | Connaught Theatre, Worthing | Sunday 30 June 2024

KVN Dance Company performs Kevan Allen’s magical take on the beloved classical ballet, Coppelia.
See Coppelia as you’ve never seen her before!
This retelling explores eccentric toymaker Dr Coppelius’ intent behind creating a life-size clockwork doll, Coppelia and the impact this has on his relationship with the community of villagers and on Swanhilda’s relationship with her fiancé, Franz.
Fusing classical ballet with contemporary dance and hip-hop, Coppelia features the full classical Delibes score imaginatively remixed by Rickard Berg and nominated for the Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Creative Contribution.
KVN Dance Company was founded in 2017 by renowned director and choreographer Kevan Allen, who has created work on stages worldwide for a range of creatives, including Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Trevor Nunn and Kylie Minogue.
The Company aims to bring a diverse mix of choreographic styles and dance forms together to create original and inspiring works that cross all dance genres and introduce Kevan’s eclectic and innovative style to new audiences.
Warnings
Please note that this show uses Strobe lighting, flashing lights and haze throughout the performance.