York Theatre Royal 2024, Ballet Black: HEROES
Date: 28 Jun 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: York Theatre Royal
CASSA PANCHO’S BALLET BLACK RETURN WITH A NEW DOUBLE BILL
Ballet Black has transformed the landscape of British ballet, creating a prominent platform for dancers and artists of Black and Asian decent, as well as establishing a new canon of ballet repertoire that resonates with audiences around the world.
Award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life originally created in 2020, infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists.
Sophie Laplane, the Franco-British artist and Choreographer in Residence at Scottish Ballet creates a new piece for Ballet Black, after her dazzling 2019 BB ballet, CLICK! Laplane’s new work explores the complexity of humanity, heroism and self-acceptance in this celebratory and original piece.
Age guidance: 7+
Running time:
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.), including a 20 minute interval