A Single Man
Author(s):
Jonathan Watkins, new music John Grant and Jasmin Kent Rodgman
Company:
Royal Ballet and Factory International
Running time:
1h 55min approx
Christopher Isherwood’s portrait of queer love and loss is reimagined as a contemporary ballet by Jonathan Watkins, with new music and live performance from celebrated singer-songwriter John Grant and composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman.
George is grieving after the sudden death of his long-term partner Jim. He wonders if life is still worth living and spends his day looking for ways to connect with the people around him. But there is another George: one who loves life. Can he reconcile these two parts of himself? Will a chance encounter remind him of joy?