John Otto
Designer
John Otto (New Zealand) studied at the celebrated Motley Design School, London.
Made his debut in Amsterdam, where he is resident, with Darius Milhaud’s “Les Malheurs d’Orphée” for the Netherlands Opera and has since designed for many opera, theatre and dance companies throughout Europe and America.
“Legacy Variations - Dutch National Ballet
This universe, shrouded in fascinating grayscale by set designer John Otto... in Legacy Variations, the beautiful world premiere by choreographer David Dawson.”
“Empire Noir - Dutch National Ballet
John Otto’s iconic design creates an impeccably simple setting. A sweep of moulded grey encircles the dancers, catching the light on the upper luminous edge and framing a void of infinite depth and darkness. It displays the dancers, dressed by Yumiko Takeshima in sculptured grey/blue leotards and tights, to perfection.”
Gallery
2024
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Anima Animus | Dutch National Ballet Amsterdam, Chor. David Dawson |
| Swan Lake | Scottish Ballet, Glasgow, Chor. David Dawson |
| Empire Noir | Ballet Deutsche Oper am Rhein Düsseldorf/ Duisburg, Chor. David Dawson |
2023
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Anima Animus | Ballet Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Chor. David Dawson |
| Anima Animus | National Ballet of Canada, Four Seasons Centre, Toronto, Chor. David Dawson |
2022
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Legacy Variations (World Premiere) | Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam, Chor. David Dawson |
2019
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Anima Animus - Part of the San Francisco Ballet Season | Sadlers Wells (London), Chor. David Dawson |
2018
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Anima Animus | San Francisco Ballet, Chor. David Dawson |
2017
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Empire Noir | Pacific North West Ballet, Seattle, Chor. David Dawson |
2016
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Swan Lake | Scottish Ballet, Chor. David Dawson |
| The Third Light | Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadelphia, Chor. David Dawson |
| A Sweet Spell of Oblivion | Ballet Musiktheater im Revier, Gelsenkirchen, Chor. David Dawson |
2015
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Empire Noir | Dutch National Ballet, Amsterdam, Chor. David Dawson |
2014
Production |
Company |
|---|---|
| Katibu | National Reisopera , Dir. Monique Wagemakers |