Exhibition by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Ma Mère l'Oye by Jeroen Verbruggen, Music by Ravel

This contemporary ballet reimagines Ravel's beloved orchestral suite Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose) through the innovative choreographic vision of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Jeroen Verbruggen. The work transforms the composer's delicate, fairy-tale-inspired musical narratives into a dynamic physical language that bridges classical ballet tradition with contemporary movement vocabulary. Dancers navigate a landscape of whimsy and wonder, interpreting Ravel's exquisite orchestrations through gesture, spatial design, and emotional nuance. The ballet captures the suite's episodic structure—moving through scenes inspired by classic tales—while infusing them with modern sensibility and theatrical invention. Through inventive staging and choreographic storytelling, the piece explores themes of transformation, imagination, and the timeless appeal of fairy-tale narratives.