When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on July 12, 2026, at 15:00.

How long does Signatures last?

The duration is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including two breaks.

Where does the performance take place?

At Theater Duisburg - Great Hall at Opernplatz in Duisburg.

From what age is the evening recommended?

The ballet evening is recommended for ages 12 and up.

How much are the ticket prices?

Ticket prices start at €19 and vary by seating category up to €78.

Are there any notes regarding accessibility?

The Theater Duisburg is a historic building with limited accessibility. For specific needs, it is advisable to inquire at the box office.

Three great choreographers, one evening: Signatures ignites Duisburg's dance magic

Name: Signatures
Start: 2026-07-12T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T19:45:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Großes Haus

A ballet evening full of contrasts, clarity, and movement

Signatures presents three choreographic signatures in one grand breath on July 12, 2026, at the Theater Duisburg. Hans van Manen, David Dawson, and Bridget Breiner come together in the Great Hall that afternoon – shaping an evening that showcases the language of dance in all its precision, musicality, and emotional tension.

Three Choreographies, Three Temperaments

The evening unites different aesthetic worlds: van Manen's concentrated rigor, Dawson's poetic condensation, and Breiner's multifaceted narrative power. From this friction arises a stage experience that relies not on effects, but on tension, presence, and the pure power of movement. Those who love contemporary ballet will experience a production where dramaturgy and dance technique intertwine.

Musicality, Space, and Physical Precision

The connection between music and body is particularly impressive. The evening works with contrasting rhythms, fine lines, and choreographic condensation. The set design is committed to dance: it gives space to the movements without overshadowing them. The strength of this program lies precisely in its focus on the essentials, on posture, gaze, and dynamics.

Theatrical Atmosphere in the Great Hall

The Theater Duisburg, with its historical character and large hall, provides the ideal setting for this ballet evening. The atmosphere in the Great Hall enhances the impact of the bodies in space, with the acoustics carrying every nuance, every delay, every impulse. This transforms the performance into an intense live experience that not only shows dance but makes it physically palpable.

An Evening for Connoisseurs and the Curious

Signatures is aimed at visitors who wish to experience ballet on the Rhine in its artistic breadth. The evening is clearly structured, aesthetically demanding, yet immediately accessible. Those who immerse themselves in this choreographic encounter will experience a program that lingers long after.

Conclusion: Signatures promises a stylish, dynamic evening between classical clarity and contemporary intensity. Those seeking fine dance art, powerful stage imagery, and great stage presence should experience this performance live.