Ballet | Revival

Gustavia

»An essential work that forms a natural part of the Royal Swedish Ballet repertoire.« Aftonbladet

Four people stand in a row against a dark blue curtain, the first man holding a chess piece in his hand.
  • DATES:
    May 29 — June 12
  • STAGE:
    Main stage
  • RUNNING TIME:
    approx. 2 hrs 15 mins

The gripping story of Gustav Badin Couschi, inspired by real people and events, came to life on the Royal Swedish Opera's stage with a star-studded artistic team 2024 - now back!

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The ballet Gustavia stunned critics and audiences alike at the premiere in 2024, and now it’s back! The story of Gustav Badin Couschi, King Gustav III’s adoptive brother, directed by Amir Chamdin with Pär Isberg’s sensuous choreography, comes to life at the Royal Swedish Opera main stage. It is a visual and musical experience in every sense – a story about power, morals, rebellion and love.

  1. Act I

    45 mins

  2. Intermission

    30 mins

  3. Act II

    50 mins

  • »The ballet about Gustav III's black adoptive brother both makes history, and rewrites the Swedish founding myth.«
  • »"Gustavia" is a work that is needed and has its obvious place in the Royal Swedish Ballet's repertoire«

    Images

    • A man standing on top of a stage under a blue curtain.
      Gustavia with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2024
    • A stage with decor that lifts from the floor, a crown hovers over the dancers who move in a circle.
      Gustavia with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2024
    • A woman holds a man's arm, as if examining it.
      Gustavia with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2024
    • A woman holds a man's arm, as if examining it.
      Gustavia with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2024
    • A woman in a large white dress is surrounded by girls dressed in short white dresses.
      Gustavia with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2024
    • In a richly decorated hall, a man dances in the center, surrounded by dressed-up people.
      Gustavia with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2024
    • A man stands in the middle of a dark stage, he is bound around both his legs and arms with thick ropes.
      Gustavia with the Royal Swedish Ballet 2024
      Four people stand in a row against a dark blue curtain, the first man holding a chess piece in his hand.

      Curious about Gustavia?

      Discover more about Gustav Badin's fate and the work on the autumn world premiere.

      Curious about Gustavia?

      Discover more about Gustav Badin's fate and the work on the autumn world premiere.

      Four people stand in a row against a dark blue curtain, the first man holding a chess piece in his hand.

      Talks

      Gustavia - talk at the Järvaveckan 2024

      Who is the Badin of our time? Dance and the power over the history of a life.
      talk from Järvaveckan 2024.

      Gustavia - talk at the Järvaveckan 2024
      Amir Chamdin.

      Behind the scenes

      Before Gustavia - meet director Amir Chamdin

      Before Gustavia - meet director Amir Chamdin  and the team behind the ballet.

      Before Gustavia - meet director Amir Chamdin
      • Cast
      • Music, choreography & direction

        Director & librettoAmir Chamdin
        Choreography Pär Isberg
        Music Opeth/Mikael Åkerfeldt, Franz Schubert, Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Johannes Brahms, Ludwig van Beethoven, Anders Högstedt
        Conductor Simon Crawford-Phillips
        Set design Cinzia Lo Fazio 
        Costume design and makeup Selam Fessahaye
        Lighting design Tobias Rylander
        Dramaturg David Nzinga

      Cast subject to change.

      Your visit to the Opera

      A set table with food and wine in tall glasses.
      Restaurant, bars & café

      Restaurant, bars & café

      A large, wide staircase with red carpet leads up into an ornate stairwell.
      Visitor information

      Visitor information

      Large buildings against a blue sky, in the foreground a stream of water.
      Accessibility

      Accessibility

      An ornate multi-story auditorium, full of people.
      Regarding your visit

      Regarding your visit

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      A group of ballerinas runs between rows of red chairs.

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