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: This production contains references, descriptions and depictions of violence, domestic violence, death and the death of children. There are occasional instances of swearing, nudity and sexual references. There is haze, smoke and strobe lighting throughout.
Approx. running time: 100 minutes, no interval
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, Nicole Cherrie, Collin Shay
UNDERSTUDIES:
Alethia Antonia, Hannes Langolf, Jacob Wye
CREATIVE TEAM:
Devised by Ben Duke and the Company
Director: Ben Duke
Musical Director: Yshani Perinpanayagam
Designer: Soutra Gilmour
Lighting Designer: Jackie Shemesh
Video Designer: Hayley Egan
Sound Designer: Jethro Cooke
Dramaturg: Raquel Meseguer Zafe
Assistant Choreographer: Winifred Burnett-Smith
Rehearsal Director: Hannes Langolf
Intimacy Director: Ita O’Brien
Original Assistant Director: Andreea Paduraru
PRODUCTION & PRODUCING TEAM
Production Manager: Jenny Wheeler
Production Electrician: Cat James
Stage Manager: Amy Steadman
Deputy Stage Manager: Hannah Gillett
Executive Producer: Daisy Drury
Producer: Emma Evans
Royal Ballet Producers: Hannah Mayhew & Rhiannon Savell
Audio Description: Raquel Meseguer & Laura Dannequin
BSL Interpretation: Katie Fenwick
Access Performances:
Performances of Ruination include British Sign Language interpreted performances, Relaxed Environment Performances and Audio-Described performances with a Touch Tour before the performance.
Upcoming accessible performances of Ruination:
There is a Relaxed, British Sign Language interpreted and Captioned performance on 7 December 2024.
There is a British Sign Language interpreted and Captioned performance on 12 December 2024.
There is a Captioned performance on 17 December 2024 and 3 January 2025.
There is an Audio Described performance on 18 December 2024 with a Touch Tour before the performance. The Touch Tour will begin at 6.00pm. Touch Tours must be booked by contacting boxoffice@roh.org.uk for tickets.
If you have any questions about Access Performances or access needs, please contact the Royal Ballet & Opera’s Access team.
Access Box Office
boxoffice.access@roh.org.uk | +44 (0)20 7304 4000
For more information on Accessibility at the Royal Ballet and Opera’s please visit their Access Page.
In the press
Ruination Trailer
Ruination short Trailer
Insights: Magic and Myth
Ruination: Insights: 2022
Ruination 2022 Trailer
