Beloved all-male ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will bring their charming blend of drag, ballet and comedy to His Majesty’s Theatre for two nights only from Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, presented by Dance Consortium.
Fresh from celebrating their 50th anniversary, the Trocks (as they are affectionately known) are still delighting audiences worldwide with their hilarious parodies of classical ballet performed with impeccable technique and fabulous comic timing. Their perfectly judged blend of satire, subversion and slapstick is rooted in deep knowledge and respect for the artform and its repertoire.
The Trocks at the Boys Club of New York. Photo: Zoran Jelenic
Aberdeen Performing Arts Head of Programming, Steven Milne, said: “The Trocks are known for their sense of fun and their unique, often hilarious performances, underpinned by flawless technical dancing and a deep respect for their artform.
“This will be their first time in Aberdeen since 2003, making a welcome return as part of Dance Consortium. They create a warm, inclusive environment where the main aim is to relax and have fun.”
Originally from New York, the Trocks are now loved world-wide for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet, where the dancers each transform into two personas, both ballerina and danseur!
The Trocks Swan Lake. Photo Vito Lorusso
Every performance frivolously froths with tutus and testosterone, blush-pink ballet pumps, fierce false eyelashes and prima ballerina attitude. However, what makes this company extraordinarily special is their immaculate technique and daring physicality, surpassed only by their impeccable comic timing.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is brought to Aberdeen by Dance Consortium. Dance Consortium exists to tour the best contemporary dance from across the world to local audiences across the UK & Ireland.
Tickets are on sale now, available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.