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Message In A Bottle

Opera House

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati, and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theater show from five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of Kennedy Center Honoree and 17-time Grammy® Award–winning artist Sting.

Apr. 9 - 21, 2024

  • Genre

    Theater

  • Price Range

    $35.00 – $115.00

  • Runtime

    1 hour 45 minutes, including an intermission

  • Theater Presenting Sponsor

    Altria

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Message in a Bottle

Program

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati, and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive.

Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theater show from five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of Kennedy Center Honoree and 17-time Grammy® Award–winning artist Sting, including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Walking on the Moon,” and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork, and breathtaking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope.

This show is the latest masterpiece from the groundbreaking creator behind West End hits Some Like It Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography), and Sylvia (Old Vic) and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse Kate Prince.

Recommended for age 12 and up. Contains some scenes of an adult nature.

A Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production coproduced with Birmingham Hippodrome and The Lowry, Salford. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

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Sting on “Message In a Bottle”

Sting on “Message In a Bottle”

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