McGregor’s quest to discover the extent of movement – using science, technology, psychology to create a language of his own – installed him as an innovator.

Alchemies – a three-piece abstract programme in which the Royal Ballet’s resident choreographer of almost 20 years, Wayne McGregor, asks us to open our senses and feel instead of understanding – shows what the human body is capable of. The physically and artistically gifted dancers of the company, are undeniably magnificent at it in each piece. McGregor’s quest to discover the extent of movement – using science, technology, psychology to create a language of his own – installed him as an innovator, and he received an Olivier this year for his outstanding contribution to dance.

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