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Hailed as one of Maria Caruso's greatest solo creations to date, Metamorphosis, has been performed across the globe since its critically acclaimed five-month run off-Broadway in 2021.

A dance theatre work, heavily influenced by the artist's ballet and modern vocabularies, the audience is immersed in the emotion of the creator's true story and selfless expression on the stage. Caruso’s powerful solo show is considered one the most unique works of theatre without the utterance of a single word. Her entire body transfixes the audience through her raw and personal metamorphosis, leaving you changed forever through the universality of emotions on stage.

The evening length performance took root after Caruso's extensive work with the Martha Graham Contemporary Dance Company and the artistic evolution resulting from her performances of Martha Graham's iconic solo Lamentation. Hungry to create an expansive work for the world's stage, Metamorphosis was born.

The work is a spiritual and powerful journey through life's many transitions, and it is based on Caruso's own experiences but broadened to be more universal. Throughout the performance, the audience is absorbed in Caruso's drastic emotional shifts as she uses a series of costume changes into differently-coloured dresses as a metaphor for turning points in her character's journey.

"Embracing the gravity of the moment, Caruso unleashed in her solo a passionate portrayal of a woman know ledged in the heartaches and joys of life that was bursting with her anxieties, sadness, soaring giddiness and breathless embracing of love and desire." - Steve Sucato

"...rage, sadness, sensuality. Caruso conveys these feelings with her entire body, which extends and contorts in ways that would leave us mere mortals breathless if we tried." - Zachary Stewart (TheaterMania)

"At the last moment, Maria Angelica Caruso walks through the center aisle, striding past the fabrics tossed to the ground. Not only has she conquered the memory of a dancer's past, she has also brought the audience through every step." - Marcina Zaccaria (Theater Pizzazz)

Booking Information

The Lyric Theatre operates with mitigation methods to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. For further information check The Lyric Theatre COVID-19 secure information page. If you or anyone in your party tests positive for COVID-19 The Lyric Theatre recommend you stay at home; The Lyric Theatre operate a 100% exchange guarantee up to 24 hours before your performance.

Duration

90 minutes including 1 interval

Good To Know

We strongly encourage all visitors to wear a face covering while they are in the building. We understand some are exempt from wearing a face covering, including those aged 11 and under. If you are exempt, we encourage you to please bring something to identify this (for example, a Sunflower lanyard or badge). If needed, we can provide a yellow lanyard at Box Office which will need to be returned upon departure. Please note, face coverings will be available at Box Office should you require one. If you have any concerns about face coverings, please email our Box Office at tickets@lyric.co.uk

Location

Lyric Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES

Additional Details & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds available after purchase.

How Does It Work

Online Check-in will be required for this event

To assist with test and trace the venue are introducing an airline-style check-in.

  • 48 hours before your performance you will receive a pre-visit email with a check-in link from Nimax Theatres
  • You will be required to confirm that members of your party do not have Covid-19 symptoms - if you cannot confirm this you will be given details on how to exchange (this must be completed no later than 10am on the morning of your performance).
  • Email address - this will be used to communicate pre-show procedures to you, assist with test and trace and provide e-tickets on completion of check-in.
  • The venue will only accept E-ticket for admittance
  • Nimax Theatres will provide you with a contactless e-tickets upon completion of “check-in”.
Suitable For Children

Parental Guidance

Where Do I Go

Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES

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