Cerberus
Cerberus (2022) was a commission for Rambert.
In Greek mythology Cerberus is the guard dog at the gates of the underworld, preventing the dead from leaving. Ben Duke’s new piece for Rambert is set on-stage during a contemporary dance performance. A meta dance-comedy and a musing on mortality, complete with funeral couture and live on-stage music from percussionist Romana Campbell, soprano Rebecca Leggett and classical guitarist George Robinson.
Content warning: contains themes and mild depictions of death
Running time: 30 mins
Partners
Cerberus was commissioned and presented by Rambert.
Made possible by the Rambert Commissioning Council.
CAST:
Rambert’s Dancers: Adéle Bálint, Simone Damberg Würtz, Daniel Davidson, Max Day, Seren Williams, Archie White, Juan Gil, Comfort Kondehson, Conor Kerrigan, Naya Lovell, Guillaume Guéau, Caití Carpenter, Aishwarya Raut, Johnathan Wade, Antonello Sangirardi, Kim Sorjourna and Alex Soulliere.
LIVE MUSICIANS:
Percussionist: Romana Campbell
Soprano: Rebecca Leggett
Classical Guitarist: George Robinson
CREATIVE TEAM:
Devised by Ben Duke and the Company
Director: Ben Duke
Assistant Choreographers: Pip Duke & Winifred Burnett-Smith
Lighting Designer: Jackie Shemesh
Costume Designer: Eleanor Bull
