An ambitious contemporary production that brings one of the most powerful stories in
European history vividly back to life.
The new production “Jeanne d’Arc” will set the stage ablaze from next autumn. One woman, one flame, a legend reborn in a World Premiere. The iconic figure of French history, Jeanne d’Arc, inspires a powerful new contemporary choreographic creation. In this world premiere performed by the Glen Lambrecht Ballet, Jeanne’s story is reimagined through a striking work that blends memory, inner visions and historical tragedy. The performance opens in Rouen in 1431. Jeanne awaits her fate, imprisoned in her cell. As time seems to stand still, fragments of her life begin to resurface: her childhood in Domrémy, shaped by war and violence; the mysterious appearance of the Voice that guides her path; and the birth of a conviction that will change the course of history. Driven by extraordinary determination, Jeanne manages to meet the Dauphin Charles and persuade the court to entrust her with an army. Her presence disrupts the established order. From the court of Chinon to the decisive battles of Orléans, she leads the French troops toward hope and victory, ultimately bringing about the coronation of Charles VII in Reims. But glory soon gives way to isolation. Captured in Compiègne and handed over to her enemies, Jeanne finds herself at the center of a relentless trial. Between interrogations, doubts and visions, her struggle becomes an inner one: to resist, to renounce, or to remain faithful to her mission. Through intense choreography and an immersive staging, Jeanne d’Arc draws the audience into a dramatic fresco where battles, royal ceremonies and mystical visions unfold one after another. Dance becomes the language of an extraordinary destiny, shaped by faith, courage and sacrifice.
Choreographer
Glen Lambrecht
Glen Lambrecht graduated from the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp in 2012 and subsequently joined the Royal Ballet of Flanders, where he danced until 2016. During this period, he performed roles in creations by renowned choreographers such as Wayne McGregor, Marcia Haydée, John Cranko, Glen Tetley, Edward Clug, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Christian Spuck, and Alexander Ekman. He then became a member of the Slovak National Ballet in Bratislava, where he danced leading roles such as Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet by Nathalia Horeca), Espada (Don Quixote), Birbanto (Le Corsaire), and Friend of Phoebus (Esmeralda), all choreographed by Vasily Medvedev, as well as Dmitri (The Brothers Karamazov by Boris Eifman). In 2020, he was promoted to demi-soloist and in 2021 he performed as ballet master for Europa Danse Company.Since 2022, Glen has been dancing with the Czech National Ballet in Brno, where he was promoted to demi-soloist in 2023 and remained until July 2025. There he worked with internationally renowned choreographers such as Jiří Kylián, Nacho Duato, José Martinez, Mario Radačovský, and Jiří Bubeníček. As a choreographer, Glen won silver at the Best Young Choreographer of Belgium competition with his work November°2, and has since created new ballets for the Slovak National Ballet in Bratislava, the Ballet of the National Theater Brno, and the Ballet of the Moravian Theater Olomouc. Since January 2020, he has also been artistic director of his Belgian non-profit dance company Glen Lambrecht Productions. From September 2025, Glen will focus entirely on his career as an international freelance choreographer.
Company
Glen Lambrecht Ballet
Glen Lambrecht Productions (GLP) is an ambitious dance company under the artistic direction of Glen Lambrecht, international choreographer and former soloist with the Czech National Ballet in Brno. GLP creates accessible, visually compelling dance performances based on original and existing stories. The company works with a carefully selected cast of professional and semi-professional dancers and offers a platform to talent that often falls outside the traditional circuit. After the successful debut of Cogétama (2021, revived in 2022), the first national tour followed in 2024 with Oorlogsdochters (Daughters of War). GLP's most successful production to date is Notre-Dame, in which Lambrecht's poetic and powerful style comes into its own.


