McGregor/Ek
The return of Master Ek
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DATES:February 7 - March 15
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:Approx. 1 hr 35 mins
A double bill presenting two legendary choreographers! In Mats Ek’s new work we will experience moments of tension between couples, accompanied by Anders Hillborg’s music and with set and costume design by Marie-Louise Ekman. Royal Ballet’s resident choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor has created Infra to evocative music by Max Richter and sets by celebrated artist Julian Opie.
A double bill presenting two legendary choreographers! In Mats Ek’s new work we will experience moments of tension between couples, accompanied by Anders Hillborg’s music and with set and costume design by Marie-Louise Ekman. Royal Ballet’s resident choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor has created Infra to evocative music by Max Richter and sets by celebrated artist Julian Opie.
Mats Ek is known and loved for his personal, willful interpretations of classical works, including Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Gluck’s opera Orphée et Eurydice and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, which in Mats Ek’s version became the ballet success Juliet & Romeo. He has now created A Cup of Coffee for the Royal Swedish Ballet in which an elderly couple’s everyday activities are set against the emotional tension between young women and men. The choreography was created to Anders Hillborg’s delicate yet powerful cello concerto. Among the dancers we will for the first time on the Royal Swedish Opera stage be seeing ballet director Nicholas Le Riche.
Sir Wayne McGregor is another ballet star, currently at the Royal Ballet in London. In his Infra we encounter life below the city streets. It is a captivating, moving experience with twelve dancers exploring human interaction to hypnotic animations and bittersweet music. The piece from 2008 now premieres in Sweden with the Royal Swedish Ballet.
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Infra
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Interval
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A Cup of Coffee
Introductions & talks
In connection with the premiere on January 25, all ticket holders are welcome to a free talk in the Golden Foyer at 6 p.m. where the team presents their thoughts on McGregor/Ek. On other performance days, a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Performance images
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Wayne McGregor's Infra with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Wayne McGregor's Infra with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Wayne McGregor's Infra with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Mats Ek's A cup of coffee (En kopp kaffe) with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Mats Ek's A cup of coffee (En kopp kaffe) with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025 -
Mats Ek's A cup of coffee (En kopp kaffe) with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2025
A Cup of Coffee - Premiere Talk
Meet the creators behind the dance piece A Cup of Coffee: choreographer Mats Ek and set and costume designer Marie-Louise Ekman. The conversation is moderated by the Royal Swedish Opera's dramaturge Katarina Aronsson.
A Cup of Coffee world premieres on February 7, 2025 with the Royal Swedish Ballet.
överbord - premiärsamtal med Mats Ek 2020
Legendary choreographer Mats Ek is interviewed by the Royal Swedish Opera's dramaturge Katarina Aronsson ahead of the premiere of the piece woman with water in 2020.
överbord - premiärsamtal med Mats Ek 2020
Odd swans: about Mats Ek's Swan Lake - podcast
Odd swans: about Mats Ek's Swan Lake
Odd swans: about Mats Ek's Swan Lake - podcast-
Cast
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Choreography & music
INFRA
Concept, choreography & direction Sir Wayne McGregor CBE
Music Max Richter
Scenography Julian Opie
Costumes Moritz Junge
Light Lucy Carter
Sound design Chris EkersA CUP OF COFFEE
Choreography Mats Ek
Music Anders Hillborg
Scenography & costumes Marie-Louise Ekman
Light Erik Berglund
Cast subject to change.
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Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
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