Twentieth-century classics and figures of Les Ballets Russes were the inspiration for this spectacular showcase event, which sees artists from diverse dance backgrounds take a leap in an exciting new direction with original interpretations of legendary ballets The Firebird, The…
Self-Portrait is a 20-minute work danced by Sebastian Haynes, Maria Kochetkova and Toon Lobach. Originally inspired by an art exhibition in Vienna and as an extension of the works Standby and Unspoken – respectively Lightfoot’s farewell performance for NDT and…
Visually arresting and breathtakingly intimate, Crystal Pite: Angels’ Atlas combines elements of cinema verite with high-octane dance sequences to reveal the singular vision of world-renowned choreographer Crystal Pite. Culminating in a cinematically immersive live performance of her acclaimed ballet Angels’…
La Chambre d’Amour is a lyrical contemporary ballet by French choreographer Thierry Malandain, Artistic Director of Malandain Ballet Biarritz. Created as a tribute to the landscapes and cultural identity of France’s Basque coast, the work takes its title from the celebrated…
Presented as a diptych in the historic performance of 1892, Iolanta and The Nutcracker are once again brought together in this Paris Opera production. In Dmitri Tcherniakov‘s staging and sets, they become one and the same work: the opera is the prelude to the…
Nutcracker! is Matthew Bournes deliciously witty and colourful version of the most traditional of Christmas ballets, with Tchaikovskys magical score at its heart. This box of treats is crammed full of his trademark saucy humour, inventiveness and a childlike sense…
Sometimes, a gift isn’t just a gift. It’s a key to a new world. A young heroine. A Nutcracker-turned-prince. The small but mighty army of mice. The beautiful conclusion of a sugar plum celebration. It’s a story so good, it…
