CCM to stage an adaptation of Shakespearean play

The Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) is set to present Le Songe, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, produced by the renowned Monte-Carlo Ballet.

A signature piece featuring the work of acclaimed French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot, the ballet will be staged in two shows on November 3 and 4 at CCM’s Grand Auditorium.

“Raucous, witty and sensual,” the comedy confronts the audience with a wave of their maddest desires in a dreamlike ballet merging the imaginary ambiences of three contrasting worlds, depicting three diverse love stories and musical dimensions.

Le Songe’s plot is deliberately set to the music of three creative composers so that the performance will carry the audience from Mendelssohn’s clarity and grace, to Daniel Teruggi’s sensual passion and on to Bertrand Maillot’s comic scape.

Established in 1985, the Monte-Carlo Ballet has been led by Maillot since 1993. The choreographer turned the company into an international touring troupe as the principality became a home for dancers and a popular arts destination for audiences.

CCM added in a statement that it is promoting various activities tied to the performance, including a dance workshop hosted by the Monte-Carlo Ballet where enthusiasts can learn some of the company’s training methods. A pre-performance talk will be held on the opening day.

Tickets for Le Songe by the Monte-Carlo Ballet will be available at CCM’s box office and Macau Ticketing Network outlets.