The double bill production directed by Deborah Warner ingeniously melds Britten's opera Phaedra and Brandstrup's ballet Minotaur, exploring the severe consequences of desire and tragedy in Greek mythology. Featuring a stark minimalist stage, the performance captures Phaedra's turbulent emotions as her longing for her stepson leads to catastrophic outcomes. With powerful vocal performances and compelling choreography, the production evokes empathy while highlighting the deep-seated themes of attraction and ruin, ultimately connecting the fates of Phaedra and the Minotaur.
Britten's score utilises a full range of violent highs and lows, creating an emotional landscape that captures Phaedra's disastrous infatuation and subsequent downfall.
Warner’s production poignantly explores the intertwined destinies of Phaedra and the Minotaur, using stark visuals and a minimalist stage to heighten the myths' tragic themes.
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