Ruination
co-produced by Lost Dog & the Royal Ballet
Lost Dog’s latest work tells the story of Medea, the true story of Medea, not the one you think you know. Medea is on trial in the Underworld for alleged crimes against her family. The charges against her have been brought by her ex-husband and former hero, Jason. It seems unlikely she will get a fair hearing in Hades’ Kangaroo court.
Melding dance, comedy, theatre, and live music this is a reimagining of one of the most enduring and extreme stories of family dysfunction.
“Lost Dog’s fresh take on the myth of Medea is the real deal: a potent brew of dance, drama, music and glorious stage-scapes, with a GSOH to boot.” – Time Out
Age guidance: 14+
Content warning: some occasional use of swearing, references to and descriptions of violence including murder and death, as well as nudity and some sexual references.
Approx. running time: 90 minutes
Forthcoming Performances
Ruination is a co-production between Lost Dog and the Royal Ballet.
Made with generous philanthropic support from the Paul Hamlyn Education Fund.
With thanks to Kevin O’Hare, Emma Southworth, Hannah Mayhew, Rhiannon Savell and Ian Smith and the entire Royal Opera House team.
Image by Sebastian Nevols
Production Images by Camilla Greenwell
Rehearsal Images by Miguel Altunaga
CAST:
Miguel Altunaga, Jean Daniel Broussé, Maya Carroll, Liam Francis, Anna-Kay Gayle, Hannah Shepherd-Hulford
MUSICIANS:
Sheree DuBois, Keith Pun and Yshani Perinpanayagam
CREATIVE TEAM:
Devised by Ben Duke and the Company
Director: Ben Duke
Assistant Director: Andreea Paduraru
Assistant Choreographer: Winifred Burnett-Smith
Designer: Soutra Gilmour
Musical Director: Yshani Perinpanayagam
Lighting Designer: Jackie Shemesh
Video Designer: Hayley Egan
Sound Designer: Jethro Cooke
Dramaturg: Raquel Meseguer Zafe
PRODUCTION & PRODUCING TEAM
Production Manager: Ian Smith (Royal Opera House)
Stage Manager: Amy Steadman
Deputy Stage Manager: Hannah Gillett
Executive Producer: Daisy Drury
Producer: Emma Evans
Audio Description: Raquel Meseguer & Laura Dannequin
In the press
Ruination Trailer
Ruination: Insights