Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Maria Caruso is set to debut her highly anticipated new solo show, Incarnation, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 2 & 3 October 2024.
The show marks a significant milestone in Caruso’s illustrious career. Known for her innovative choreography and emotive performances, Caruso has captivated audiences worldwide.
This new work is an extension of her critically acclaimed solo show, Metamorphosis, which premiered in the West End at the Lyric Theatre two years ago.
In Metamorphosis, Caruso was born into the world in the fabric of herself, nurturing this fabric throughout the show as she tried on different dresses representing turning points in her life. The performance culminated in a recognition that she is the sum of her experiences, becoming a beacon of light for the world.
Incarnation is another dance theatre installation, enriched by her narration and movement.
Set to a powerful score by young, up-and-coming composer Ryan Onestak, Incarnation is a dynamic and compelling story of humanity’s authority to choose light and love during the most difficult of times. It is this choice that Caruso powerfully conveys through her performance, emphasising the impact of individual decisions on our collective journey.
Caruso said: “Bad things happen to good people all of the time, but we innately have the power to choose our path beyond circumstance. We are often crippled by negativity that devalues our self-worth, essentially becoming victims to ourselves. This story is about changing that narrative. Incarnation was made manifest after deep reflection on the conversations I had with my audiences following my performances of Metamorphosis. I realised that my story resonated with so many people, but it was the level of vulnerability in verbally sharing the truths about my journey that spawned the concept of my new show. I wanted to take my work to an entirely new level by incorporating text to guide the audience through my own passage.”
Incarnation explores a woman’s journey through her most difficult experiences in life as she searches for the answers on how to move on without anger and bitterness. This deeply personal and evocative performance highlights Caruso’s remarkable ability to convey raw emotion and resilience through her art.
Before its debut in London, Incarnation will be previewed in Brazil in August. For this public preview, Caruso will be hosted by her long-time partner, Anhembi Morumbi University. During her stay in São Paulo, she will also be contributing her time and talents to the social organisation Dom Bosco as well as creating a new ballet for the prestigious dance company, Cisne Negro.
