Bintley’s Aladdin

April 6, 2011

Bintley’s Aladdin

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2011 The National Ballet of Japan liked the version of the Arab children’s fable Aladdin that British choreographer David Bintley created for it so much, they invited him to be their new director. Now Bintley reprises his colorful Aladdin, the story of a young ne’er-do-well and his genie who […]

By

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2011

Courtesy of NNTT

The National Ballet of Japan liked the version of the Arab children’s fable Aladdin that British choreographer David Bintley created for it so much, they invited him to be their new director. Now Bintley reprises his colorful Aladdin, the story of a young ne’er-do-well and his genie who set out to rescue the princess of Morocco. “One of the most pleasurable experiences of my choreographic life was the creation of Aladdin for the dancers of the NNTT,” Bintley says. “I won’t go so far as to say it was one of the easiest experiences, but certainly a period of my life that I will always treasure.”

May 2 & 6, 7pm; May 3-5 & 7-8, 2pm, ¥1,500-¥12,600. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5352-9999.