Sting's greatest hits reimagined as a refugee odyssey—yes, really, and yes, it slaps.
ABOUT THE SHOW An uplifting and poignant tale of humanity and hope, set to many of Sting’s most iconic hits. The peaceful village of Bebko erupts in celebration, until it’s suddenly attacked. Three siblings—Leto, Mati and Tana—are forced into dangerous journeys to survive. This captivating story unfolds as an uplifting, poignant exploration of displacement, immigration and hope, conveyed through high energy footwork, exhilarating dance and breathtaking athleticism. Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK present Message In A Bottle, a stunning dance theatre production choreographed by triple Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, set to the music of 17 time Grammy Award winner Sting.
Direction
Kate Prince's hip-hop choreography weaponizes grief into motion.
Score
Sting's catalog transformed—Roxanne as war cry, Every Breath as separation elegy.
Cinematography
Viner's camera dances with the dancers, never just observes.
Director
Marcus Viner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Created in 2020, the production premiered as UK refugee policies hardened, making its Royal Opera House staging explicitly political.
Sting attended rehearsals incognito for weeks before the cast realized the guy in back was checking their tempos.
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