Maddaddam Tickets
Opens 22nd February
This dystopian dance show, based on Margaret Atwood’s Booker-nominated novel trilogy, returns to London.
Maddaddam in London
Captivating dance show Maddaddam, based on Margaret Atwood’s blistering dystopian novel series, returns to the Royal Opera House in the heart of Leicester Square. The ballet, about a group of survivors navigating a post-apocalyptic world, sold out its initial run in 2024 and now returns to London for a strictly limited run. Secure your tickets today.
What Is the Dance Show Maddaddam About?
Those who remain must find a new way of life.
A non-linear, multi-sensory epic set across three acts, for the three books in Atwood’s Trilogy, Maddaddam follows a mismatched group of people who must do what it takes to survive as they navigate a not-so-distant dystopian future, created by a bio-engineered apocalypse. As greed and hubris collide with ecological collapse, a scientist works to perfect the homo sapiens race by uncovering a new chapter in their evolution. Will the survivors be able to hold on to what makes them human in the face of extinction?
The History of Maddaddam
Margaret Atwood’s trilogy was first published in 2003 with the release of the first book in the series Oryx and Crake. The series continued with The Year of the Flood in 2009, concluding with Maddaddam in 2013. Though the books were released subsequently, Atwood has stated the action takes place across each of the three books at the same time. Oryx and Crake was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize for Fiction upon its release, and was later adapted as an opera.
The dance adaptation of the trilogy premiered in 2022 in Canada before making its UK premiere at the Royal Opera House in 2024, where it sold out the run.
Maddaddam Royal Opera House Cast
Madaddam is performed by the Royal Ballet and features a voice-over by Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton.
The Creative Team of Maddaddam
Wayne McGregor choreographs and directs. McGregor is an award-winning British choreographer and director. He has created over 30 works for his dance company Company Wayne McGregor, and has directed and choreographed works for venues including ENO, the Old Vic and the National Theatre. His credits include Dido and Aeneas, Woolf Works, and Mary Queen of Scots.
Original music is by Max Richter. Richter is a German-British composer who has collaborated with McGregor on several previous projects. His work includes compositions for stage and screen, including the Academy Award-nominated score for Hamnet and work on Black Mirror, Arrival, and Waltz with Bashir.
Maddaddam is based on the novels by Margaret Atwood, who also served as creative consultant. Atwood is a Booker Prize-winning Canadian novelist and poet. Her best-known works include The Handmaid’s Tale, Alias Grace, The Blind Assassin, and Cat's Eye. Her work has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen, including the Golden Globe and Emmy-winning 2017 Hulu adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Tickets for Maddaddam at the Royal Opera House
Don’t miss your chance to see the triumphant return of Maddaddam to the Royal Opera House, following a sold-out run in 2024. Maddaddam is an “ambitious, beautiful” (The Guardian) adaptation of Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood’s explosive dystopian novel, with choreography by dance icon Wayne McGregor and music by award-winning composer Max Richter. Book tickets for Maddaddam at the Royal Opera House today.
Please note that this production contains adult themes, including depictions of violence, sexual violence and animal violence. There are two loud gunshots in Act I: Castaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maddaddam playing in London?
Maddaddam is playing at the Royal Opera House, 41 Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 8RF.
What is the age recommendation for Maddaddam?
Maddaddam is best for age 16+.
How long is Maddaddam?
The running time for Maddaddam at Royal Opera House is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Is there an interval during Maddaddam?
Yes, there are two 15 minute intervals during Maddaddam.
Can I buy tickets for Maddaddam at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Royal Opera House box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search including discounts not available at the box office.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for Maddaddam are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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