Play by Alexander Ekman, music by Mikael Karlsson

Dive into the childhood dreams of star choreographer Alexander Ekman in this production at the Paris Opera, filmed under the Chagall dome in the Palais Garnier. The dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet and a trio of formidable soloists—Stéphane Bullion, Muriel Zusperreguy and Vincent Chaillet—navigate Ekman’s playful dream-like scene, worried yet joyous, gentle yet cruel.

“Let’s say that we are like scientists: we develop these ideas of play in the laboratory.” And play indeed they do: with ropes, balls, ribbons, cages and an abundance of accessories, the dancers take playfulness to new heights and astonishing scales.

Photo © Anne Deniau