2024

‘…this is cleverly curated double bill…’

‘There’s some thrillingly neurotic movement here, a dissonance between the hero and his embodied thoughts which blossoms into synchronicity.’

‘It is a powerful experience to see these remarkable Black and Asian performers breathing new life into our theatre culture and, surely, inspiring the next generation of artists.’

‘These dancers are just simply amazing, they have amazing technique, illustrating clear and powerful emotions.’

‘Heroes though is a testament to the vision of Ballet Black’ s own hero in Cassa Pancho changing the face of ballet step by step…’

‘The great thing about Ballet Black is that the company is always memorable, whatever it performs, and the dancers are great.’

‘…triumphant and glittering performance…’

‘The dancers kept me captivated…’

‘…perceptive insights that stay with you well after curtain down.’

‘Ballet Black: Heroes is an amazing demonstration of Black excellence in dance, especially ballet…’

‘…two shows that powerfully infuse dance and music to create a stunning visual that is a timeless reminder of the fragility of life.’

‘…danced with such panache it closes the evening on a high.’

‘Vigorous energy and sharp technique’

‘…these dancers are unceasingly eye-catching.’

‘…transforming the dance world, obliterating boundaries, launching careers, and enthralling audiences.

‘Ballet Black is a seriously impressive company doing important, radical, entertaining work.’

Ballet Black returns to the Barbican with HEROES – a double bill of new works, by Sophie Laplane and Mthuthuzeli November, that neatly celebrates the hero in us all…

‘…pleasing to watch thanks to the muscularity and strength of the amazingly talented cast.’

‘…great dynamism, as the dancers give it their all.’

‘Ballet Black breathe exciting new life into a classical art form, smashing through multiple glass ceilings while retaining faultless beauty’