Inspired by Nico Muhly and Sam Amidon’s reimagining of an ancient murder ballad, The Only Tune explores the collision of old and new. Rather than retelling the story, it creates a ritualistic event where eight dancers, the Britten Sinfonia and Sam Amidon come together on stage, drawing out the music’s dark beauty and moral undercurrents.
Director and Choreographer.
Michael Keegan-Dolan
in collaboration with the company
Singer and Banjoist.
Sam Amidon
Lighting Designer.
Adam Silverman
Set and Costume Designer.
Hyemi Shin
Costume Supervisors.
Caroline Stephen
Amanda Donovan
Stage Manager.
Iain Synnott
Rehearsal Director.
Rachel Poirier
Dancers.
Daniel Alwell, Bea Bidault, Aki Iwamoto, Anna Kaszuba, Amit Noy, James O’Hara, James Southward, Holly Vallis
With thanks.
Edd Arnold, Patricia Hastewell Puig, Anna Kazuba, Erik Nevin, Moronfoluwa Odimayo
In stark contrast, Keegan-Dolan’s theatrical approach in The Only Tune infuses dark humor and American folk elements… performed with singer Sam Amidon and the Britten Sinfonia dressed as skeletons… offering a captivating, surreal theatrical experience.
Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian ★★★★
