Ballet Black: Heroes

Wed 20 Nov 2024 Thu 21 Nov 2024

Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return to The Lowry with a new double bill, Ballet Black: HEROES.

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, and infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists.

“Exhilarating in effect and full of ideas, The Waiting Game feels like a hit, confirming November’s talent and this remarkable company’s strong sense of itself.” The Guardian

The double bill is completed by Sophie Laplane, the Franco-British artist and Choreographer in Residence at Scottish Ballet, who creates a new piece for Ballet Black, If At First, following her dazzling 2019 BB ballet, CLICK! “The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart.” (Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus). Sound the fanfares! The conquering hero returns, bathed in glory, but not always… If At First explores a more subtle heroism, a quieter triumph over adversity, in a struggle that unites us all. Humanity, heroism, and self-acceptance combine in this celebratory and original piece.

Ballet Black has transformed the landscape of British ballet, creating a prominent platform for dancers and artists of Black and Asian descent, as well as establishing a new canon of ballet repertoire that resonates with audiences around the world.

 

Reviews


“The company dances with a power and a physicality that is hugely impressive.” The Reviews Hub

“The glittering show dance that follows is wonderful, with all the power a finale deserves.” Lost in Theatre Land

“…watching the whole cast gloriously embracing the musical’s finale is such fun and impossibly infectious in the toe-tapping variety.." The British Theatre Guide

Additional information

Age Recommendation  Ages 7+

 

Special effects  Haze

 

Late comer policy Entry is only permitted at the time mark 14min 25sec in Act 1. After this point, entry will not be allowed until the interval.

 

Running Time 

Act 1 | 36 mins (approx.)

Interval | 20 minutes

Act 2 | 31 mins (approx.)

 

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