Still Life at the Penguin Cafe

Synopsis

The idiosyncratic music and imaginary world of Simon Jeffes, founder of the Penguin Café Orchestra, prompted David Bintley to create this ballet, set in a café where penguins resemble people and people resemble penguins. Here, an exuberant cabaret is presented by a succession of exotic creatures. The inventive and amusing choreography, enlivened by Hayden Griffin's ingenious sets and costumes, also highlights the plight of the world's endangered species. Recorded in studio.

Additional Info

• No: R0406
• Composer: Simon Jeffes
• Conductor: Isaiah Jackson
• Production year: 1989
• Run time: 00:39:00
• Director: Choreography by David Bintley
• Producers: RM Arts/Portobello Productions/Thames TV
• Format: HDTV