Jonathan Watkins | In the Studio
Director and choreographer Jonathan Watkins talks authenticity, queering ballet and adapting Christopher Isherwood's novel A Single Man
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Meet Jonathan Watkins – founder of Ballet Queer and director and choreographer of MIF25's A Single Man.
We caught up with Jonathan in rehearsals to discuss reimagining Christopher Isherwood’s classic novel for the twenty-first century.
Introducing his company Ballet Queer, Jonathan talks about breaking away from the rigidity of tradition and gender in ballet.
Plus, watch principal dancer Ed Watson and the Royal Ballet behind the scenes in rehearsal!
A Single Man runs at Manchester International Festival 2025 from 2 to 6 July before heading to the Royal Opera House in London.
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