We will miss you, Daniel!

Daniel Mulligan says Farewell to Ballet Zürich

It’s hard to believe that this extraordinary journey has come to an end. What a shame that I missed the very last performance of this outstanding artist on 23th June who I have admired on the stage of the Opernhaus Zürich for so long.

I vividly remember the very first time I saw him perform as a junior with Spoerli Ballet two decades ago.

From that moment, it was clear that Daniel Mulligan had a very special career ahead of him. His elegance and classical style, marked by pure alignment, captivated audiences instantly. Over the years, we’ve watched him evolve into an artist of immense versatility and depth, seamlessly transforming into so many characters on stage.

Daniel’s career showcases his remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in diverse dance styles. He has worked with the most renowned choreographers, each collaboration adding new dimensions to his already impressive repertoire.

The impact Daniel has had on Ballet Zürich and its fans is immeasurable. His absence will be profoundly felt, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of dancers and ballet lovers. Thank you, Daniel, for the unforgettable performances and the magical moments!

My interview with Daniel

My mind is buzzing with ideas

Farewell by Ballet Zürich on Facebook

At the end of the 2023/24 season our longtime soloist Daniel Mulligan will end his dancing career with Ballett Zürich.

Daniel has been with us since 2007. Born in the UK, he received his training at the Royal Ballet School in London. After two seasons in the Junior Ballet, he joined the company.

He has danced in numerous works by renowned dance makers such as Mats Ek, William Forsythe, Marco Goecke, Johan Inger, Jiří Kylián, Sol León/Paul Lightfoot, Hans van Manen, Marcos Morau, Ohad Naharin, Crystal Pite, Heinz Spoerli, Christian Spuck and Cathy Marston. Important roles include Mercutio/Benvolio in „Romeo and Juliet“, Fritz/Clown in „The Nutcracker and the Mouse King“, Stiva in „Anna Karenina“ and the Green Fairy in „Sleeping Beauty“ by Christian Spuck, Mephisto in „Faust“ and Death in „Peer Gynt“ by Edward Clug as well as Father in „The Cellist“ by Cathy Marston. He was also recently awarded the „Dance Prize of the Friends of Ballett Zürich“ in 2022.

We will celebrate Daniel and his career in the last performance of „Nijinski“ on 23 June, in which he will dance the role of Diaghilev. He then will be on stage twice more as Father in „The Cellist“ on 26 and 27 June.

We wish Daniel all the best for the future!

Pictures: Daniel in „Speak for Yourself“, „Gods & Dogs“, „Glass Pieces“, „Peer Gynt“, „Romeo & Julia“.

Photographers: Gregory Batardon, Admill Kuyler, Carlos Quezada

Daniel Mulligan With Ballet Zürich

Daniel Mulligan comes from Great Britain and studied at the Royal Ballet School in London. After two seasons with the Junior Ballett, he joined Ballett Zürich in the 2009/10 season. He has appeared as a soloist in many of Heinz Spoerli’s choreographies. He danced Mercutio/Benvolio in Christian Spuck’s Romeo und Julia as well as in ballets by Mats Ek (Dornröschen), Hans van Manen (Solo, Kammerballett), Edward Clug (Chamber Minds, Le Sacre du printemps), Sol León/Paul Lightfoot (Skew–Whiff, Speakfor Yourself), William Forsythe (Quintett), Jiří Kylián (Gods and Dogs, Stepping Stones, Sweet Dreams), Ohad Naharin (Minus 16), Marco Goecke (Petruschka), Filipe Portugal (Corpus), Douglas Lee, and Crystal Pite. Recent leading roles have included Mephisto in Faust by Edward Clug, Fritz and the Clown in Spuck’s Nussknacker und Mausekönig, as well as Stiva in Spuck’s Anna Karenina.