The Coronet Theatre 2023: Film ‘Then Or Now’ with Q&A
Date: 01 Dec 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Coronet Theatre
Celebrate the end of the 2023 Ballet Black: Pioneers season with a ‘made for film’ screening of their latest film Then Or Now.
Then or Now is a powerful classical ballet set against the backdrop of Adrienne Rich’s poetry and accompanied by violin. William Tuckett’s ‘spellbinding’ ★★★★ (The Guardian) choreography explores the joys of submitting to the freedom of guilt through a series of movements.
The film screening will feature a post-show discussion with with members of the Artistic Team and Ballet Black.
Choreography & Direction
William Tuckett
Violinist
Daniel Pioro
Lighting Design
David Plater
Costume Design
Yukiko Tsukamoto
Poetry
Adrienne Rich (1929 – 2012)
Director of Poetry
Fiona L Bennett
Poetry Recordings
Hafsah Bashir, Natasha Gordon & Michael Shaeffer