: The stage is defined by the iconic blood-red costumes for the Handmaids, designed by Liz Vandal and Marie Chouinard , which stand out against the oppressive, minimalist atmosphere of the Republic of Gilead.
: Unlike the film or TV adaptations, this version purposefully avoids cinematic techniques, leaning into the raw physicality of dance to communicate the state's ownership and control of women's fertility. Critical Perspective
The ballet emphasizes the central message of Atwood’s work—the moral and political wrong of controlling women’s reproductive freedom.
“Indeed, The Handmaid's Tale pushes the limits of the story ballet, eschewing the ethereal and escapist for the angular and bold... It's a highly stylized and abstract interpretation.” Winnipeg Free Press · 3 years ago
: The stage is defined by the iconic blood-red costumes for the Handmaids, designed by Liz Vandal and Marie Chouinard , which stand out against the oppressive, minimalist atmosphere of the Republic of Gilead.
: Unlike the film or TV adaptations, this version purposefully avoids cinematic techniques, leaning into the raw physicality of dance to communicate the state's ownership and control of women's fertility. Critical Perspective "The Handmaid's Tale" Ballet(2022)
The ballet emphasizes the central message of Atwood’s work—the moral and political wrong of controlling women’s reproductive freedom. : The stage is defined by the iconic
“Indeed, The Handmaid's Tale pushes the limits of the story ballet, eschewing the ethereal and escapist for the angular and bold... It's a highly stylized and abstract interpretation.” Winnipeg Free Press · 3 years ago which stand out against the oppressive