Netflix may not be returning to Thra anytime soon, but there are other ways of accessing the sprawling fantasy universe of
The Dark Crystal. London s Royal Opera House announced this month that it will host a ballet performance inspired by 1982 Jim Henson classic. Entitled
The Dark Crystal: Odyssey, the family-friendly show is being choreographed and directed by Wayne McGregor (a famed choreographer known for his work on such projects as
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire).
While specific plot details are currently being held captive by the Skeksis, we do know that the ballet has the involvement of Jim Henson s Creature Shop, which is providing both props and puppets to the stage production. Brian and Wendy Froud, both of whom worked on the original film s iconic designs, also have a hand in the operation along with composer Joel Cadbury, digital designers kontrastmoment, lighting designer Lucy Carter, dramaturg Uzma Hameed, costume designer Philip Delamore, and
THE DARK CRYSTAL Is Being Adapted into a Ballet
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The Dark Crystal Will Return as a Ballet
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