In an unusual artistic endeavor, the Who’s 1973 album 'Quadrophenia' is being reimagined as a ballet in a London dance studio. The story of young mod Jimmy, exploring themes of disaffection and search for meaning, transitions from music to dance under the guidance of Pete Townshend and a team including Natalie Harrison and director Rob Ashford. With rich, theatrical roots, the project expresses the emotional journey of youth, showing how classic rock can inspire innovative performance art.
Isn't this 1973 album an unlikely subject for dance? We've recently had Black Sabbath: The Ballet, and Message in a Bottle set to Sting, so why not?
I think this would make a lovely ballet. A few years on, Fuller was composing a children's ballet and met ex-Royal Ballet dancer Natalie Harrison; together a plan was hatched.
The team quickly started workshopping ideas, drawing on classical, contemporary and commercial dance, and brought in Tony-, Emmy- and Olivier-winning director Rob Ashford.
This young guy who is bereft and lacks deep friendships and support and yet he searches for meaning in life via music, amphetamines and aspirational tailoring.
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