Starstruck: Gene Kelly’s Love Letter to Ballet
Gene Kelly’s love letter to ballet. Inspired by Gene Kelly’s iconic work in Hollywood, Scottish Ballet's Starstruck is an immersive, theatrical experience for audiences around the world to escape with us to the glamour and grace of Paris,1960. One of the first choreographers to bring the ‘American style’ to Europe, the legendary Gene Kelly was invited to create an original work for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1960. His jazzy, joyful Pas de Dieux was highly acclaimed at the time as ‘a breath of fresh air’ but has been rarely performed since. It has now been given a new set of wings for its life on screen. In collaboration with Kelly’s widow, Patricia Ward Kelly, Scottish Ballet’s CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson and designer Lez Brotherston (The Snow Queen, The Secret Theatre) have lovingly revived the original ballet and added a delightful new twist. You’ll be transported into a world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align. Combining live performance capture with cinematic filming techniques and additional elements not seen in the stage production, Starstruck is directed for screen by Oscar Sansom (Dive), in partnership with Forest of Black (The Secret Theatre). Gene Kelly’s pioneering choreography and much-loved style influenced a generation of directors and dance-makers in Hollywood, Broadway and beyond, and we honour his creative legacy with this playful new film. Set to Gershwin’s effortlessly cool Concerto in F, with extracts from Chopin; Starstruck is exactly the evening of entertainment you’ve been longing for. #SBStarstruck Winner – Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Best Dance Film, 2022 FILM CREDITS Director – Oscar Sansom Director of Photography – David Liddell Produced in association with Forest of Black ORIGINAL PRODUCTION CREDITS Original Choreography & Direction for Pas de Dieux – Gene Kelly Additional Choreography & Scenario – Christopher Hampson Design & Additional Scenario – Lez Brotherston Artistic Collaborator – Patricia Ward Kelly Lighting Designer – Lawrie McLennan Guest Rehearsal Coach – Alexandra Worrall Music – George Gershwin & Frédéric Chopin ------ Year of Celebration Film - Donate £50 at checkout 2024 marks 85 years since our cinema (originally the Cosmo) was built, 50 years since GFT was founded and the 20th edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Whilst our box office and bar sales only cover around 50% of our annual costs and help keep the film reels rolling, we rely on donations and fundraising to run our education and community activities. We need your help! Celebrate 50 years of GFT by donating £50 at checkout. A £50 donation also secures your seat at our special January screening. Find out more or donate HERE. Your contribution matters.DancePT1H30MN/C 8+2024-10-17Oscar Sansom
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October 17, 8:30 pm
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