2021 ROH. Photo : Andrej Uspenski

Ballet

New

The Dante Project

Wayne McGregor

Palais Garnier

from 03 to 31 May 2023

2h45 with 2 intervals

The Dante Project

Palais Garnier - from 03 to 31 May 2023

Synopsis

The Dante Project, which premiered in London in October 2021, is today entering the Paris Opera’s repertoire. To a colourful orchestral score by Thomas Adès, British choreographer Wayne McGregor presents a three‑act ballet inspired by the alternately chilling and sunlit landscapes of the Divine Comedy. Written in the 14th century by Dante, this seminal poem of the Italian language recounts an initiatory journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. McGregor brings this medieval Christian fantasy to life through dance: a young woman, Beatrice, embodies a promise of love and hope as the chorepgrapher reconstructs a narrative arc taking the audience on a nonstop journey where sound, movement and light form the substance of a mysterious and changing constellation.

Duration : 2h45 with 2 intervals

  • Opening

  • First part 45 min

  • Intermission 30 min

  • Second part 25 min

  • Intermission 30 min

  • Third part 35 min

  • End

Artists

New to the repertoire

Ballet in three acts

After Dante Alighieri, La Divine Comédie

Creative team

Cast

  • Wednesday 03 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Thursday 04 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Friday 05 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Saturday 06 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Monday 08 May 2023 at 14:30
  • Wednesday 10 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Saturday 13 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Monday 15 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Wednesday 17 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Friday 19 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Tuesday 23 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Thursday 25 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Friday 26 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Saturday 27 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Monday 29 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Tuesday 30 May 2023 at 19:30
  • Wednesday 31 May 2023 at 19:30

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Latest update 30 May 2023, cast is likely to change.

Les Étoiles, les Premières Danseuses, les Premiers Danseurs et le Corps de Ballet de l’Opéra
Orchestre et Chœurs de l’Opéra national de Paris
Coproduction Opéra national de Paris, Royal Opera House

Media

  • The world of The Divine Comedy

    The world of The Divine Comedy

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The world of The Divine Comedy

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Germain Louvet rehearses The Dante Project

01 min

The world of The Divine Comedy

By Antony Desvaux

On the occasion of the repertory debut of The Dante Project, a ballet by Wayne McGregor with an original score by Thomas Adès, Germain Louvet talks about his work in the rehearsal studio with the choreographer.

The Étoile dancer discusses the role of Dante that he interprets and the meaning for him of this universe, which combines the Christian imagination and the new media of the artist Tacita Dean.

  • [EXTRAIT] THE DANTE PROJECT by Wayne McGregor
  • [EXTRAIT] THE DANTE PROJECT by Wayne McGregor (Germain Louvet, Hannah O'Neill)
  • [INTERVIEW] Wayne McGregor about THE DANTE PROJECT
  • [INTERVIEW] Gustavo Dudamel about THE DANTE PROJECT
  • [TRAILER] THE DANTE PROJECT by Wayne McGregor

Access and services

Palais Garnier

Place de l'Opéra

75009 Paris

Public transport

Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)

Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16

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Car park

Q-Park Edouard VII16 16, rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris

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  • Cloakrooms

    Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.

  • Bars

    Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.

  • Restaurant

    CoCo is open every day from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on coco-paris.com or at +33 1 42 68 86 80 (reservations).

  • Boutiques

    A selection of works and items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and the Palais Garnier Shop.

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  • Last-minute tickets

    €10 for seats with a limited view of the stage and special reduced rates are available. 

    LEARN MORE.

  • Parking

    You can park your car at the Q-Park Edouard VII. It is located at Rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris (in front of 23 Rue de Caumartin).

    BOOK YOUR PARKING PLACE.

At the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.

In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:

  • €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
  • €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65

Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.

Palais Garnier
  • Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until performances end
  • Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
  • For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97

Palais Garnier

Place de l'Opéra

75009 Paris

Public transport

Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)

Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16

Calculate my route
Car park

Q-Park Edouard VII16 16, rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris

Book your parking spot
  • Cloakrooms

    Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.

  • Bars

    Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.

  • Restaurant

    CoCo is open every day from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on coco-paris.com or at +33 1 42 68 86 80 (reservations).

  • Boutiques

    A selection of works and items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and the Palais Garnier Shop.

    LEARN MORE.

  • Last-minute tickets

    €10 for seats with a limited view of the stage and special reduced rates are available. 

    LEARN MORE.

  • Parking

    You can park your car at the Q-Park Edouard VII. It is located at Rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris (in front of 23 Rue de Caumartin).

    BOOK YOUR PARKING PLACE.

At the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.

In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:

  • €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
  • €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65

Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.

Palais Garnier
  • Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until performances end
  • Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
  • For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97

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