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Part fictional, part biographical; all elements overlap. The line between what is myth and what is reality blurs. This new show will follow the story of Oona Doherty’s Great Great Grandfather Specky Clark and his arrival in Belfast. It unravels as a series of theatrical images and is brought to life by an international cast of nine dancers.On Oona’s father’s side there is a history of working in Belfast’s abattoir and of owning pigs in the back garden tracing back to the 1940’s. Along with a long history in the docks. On the other hand, her mother’s family owned a butcher’s shop in Belfast. For Oona there is something in the meat of her. There is a pink fleshy vulnerability. There is a violence.Specky Clark features music composed by Maxime Fraisse which combines new and existing scores from Irish band Lankum. Irish playwright Enda Walsh is dramaturg, Sabine Dargent is scenographer, and long-time collaborator John Gunning is lighting designer.
Running Time: 1 hour (no interval)This production contains gun shot sounds, simulated shooting of a fake pig made from latex, smoke and theatrical haze.UK premiere
When Jane accepts a position as Governess at Thornfield Hall, little does she expect a spark to kindle between her and the brooding Mr Rochester. As you watch her fall under his spell, something hides in the shadows, waiting to destroy her happiness.Experience the unexpected twists and turns of one woman’s life from the humble school room to a towering manor house and the sweeping Yorkshire moors. With heart-stirring choreography and music that captures the essence of her timeless tale, watch Jane’s journey unfold.With choreography by Cathy Marston, and music played live, Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors bring this tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets to life.
Running Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (including one 20 min interval)Audio Described Performance: Sat 17 May at 2:30pm Touch Tour: Sat 17 May at 2:30pm
PASSING by Johan IngerIn PASSING, legendary Swedish choreographer and longtime Ballet BC collaborator Johan Inger traverses a vast landscape of human emotion, taking audiences on an epic, theatrical, often touching ride. Commissioned by Ballet BC in the 2022/23 season and inspired by climate catastrophe, PASSING explores relationships, from the intimate to the societal. Set to an original score by Amos Ben-Tal as well as selections from Erik Enocksson and Louis T. Hardin (aka Moondog), the sonic journey is as beautifully complex and captivating as the movement language throughout.Frontier by Crystal PiteOriginally created for Nederlands Dans Theater in 2008 and reimagined for Ballet BC, Crystal Pite’s Frontier will take the stage in spring 2025. Featuring 24 dancers, the visionary, enigmatic Frontier examines the unknown—the characterization of dark matter, the personification of shadows. “As a creator, I find a pleasing parallel between what we don’t know about the universe, and what we don’t know about consciousness” says Pite. “Creation for me is about venturing into unknown territory and being in a generative relationship with doubt.”
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (including one 20 minute interval)Recommended for ages 8+This production contains sexual content and themes of death and loss.UK premiere
Inspired by the work of the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton (Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky, Hangover Square)?who created some of the most authentic fiction of his era; stories borne out of years of social interactions with the working man and woman at his favourite location – the London Pub.Master storyteller Bourne once again joins forces with the Olivier and Tony award-winning team of Terry Davies, Lez Brotherston, Paule Constable and Paul Groothuis, and features fourteen of New Adventures’ finest performers in roles that will challenge and reveal the darker reaches of the human heart.The Midnight Bell premiered to great acclaim in 2021 and received five nominations at the 2022 National Dance Awards, with Matthew Bourne winning the award for Best Modern Choreography and Michela Meazza for Outstanding Female Modern Performance.
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (including one 20 minute interval)Recommended for ages 14+This production contains scenes of a sexual nature, including sexual violence and mental distress, smoking on stage (e-cigarettes), haze and flickering lights (not strobe).Audio Described Performance: Sat 21 June at 2:30pm Touch Tour: Sat 21 June at 2:30pm
In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia.Recorded by The Who – it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name.Now it’s back – this time as an explosive dance production – Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet with a cast of exceptional dancers, introducing new audiences to troubled mod Jimmy’s story while remaining true in spirit to the much-loved original.Quadrophenia is steeped in the mythology of the 1960s – sharp suits, soul music, vespas and parkas but its themes of lost youth, rebellion, the search for belonging and hunger for social change are just as urgent today.
Running Time: approximately 2 hours (including one 20 minute interval)Audio Described Performance: Sat 5 July at 2:00pm Touch Tour: Sat 5 July at 2:00pm Recommended for ages 12+This production includes physical assault (simulated violence), mature sexual themes and drug use.
For the last decade, NYDC, run by Sadler’s Wells, has sought out the most talented young dancers in England to create, perform and tour a new work every year with a Guest Artistic Director.For 2025, Sky Arts and Olivier Award-winning hip hop dance theatre company Boy Blue, led by Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy and Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante, has been appointed as Guest Artistic Directors. Join us as they team up with NYDC’s young people to create a brand-new show.The dancers are all aged between 16 – 24 and work with NYDC over four intensive residencies in the school holidays gaining valuable experience, honing their skills and working with top notch professionals. Since its inception 361 dancers have passed through the company, working with renowned dance artists including Oona Doherty, Wayne McGregor, Alesandra Seutin, Russell Maliphant and Botis Seva.
Running Time: 1 hourAudio Described Performance: Sat 19 July at 7:30pm
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation captures the Peaky Blinders story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band.Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in post-war industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate. Meanwhile Tommy is intoxicated by mysterious newcomer, Grace.? As Tommy builds his empire, Grace is operating as an undercover agent for Special Branch on a mission to get close to the heart of Tommy’s gang. As the story unfolds, hearts are broken, and revenge is sought. Key points of the story are illuminated by Narrator Benjamin Zephaniah (Jeremiah in the TV series).Spectacular dramatisation and breath-taking dance is heightened by a live on-stage band performing specially commissioned music by Roman GianArthur and iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including one 20 minute interval)BSL interpreted Performance: Thu 7 August at 7:30pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 9 August at 2:30pm Touch Tour: Sat 9 August at 2:30pm Captioned Performances: Thu 14 August at 2:30pm Recommended for ages 15+This production contains themes of violence, sex, rape, miscarriage, drug use and suicide.There will be strobe lighting, live gunshots and pyrotechnics on stage. There will also be some (recorded) loud bangs.
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to Sadler’s Wells.Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.Watch the nation’s favourite novel The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe come to life on stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.
Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutesAudio Described Performance: Sat 23 August at 2:00pm Touch Tour: Sat 23 August at 2:00pm Captioned Performance: Sat 30 August at 2:00pm Recommended for ages 7+
Angel
Free on-street parking in Hardwick Street (and other streets off Rosebery Avenue) after 6:30 pm Monday – Friday and from 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Heavy fines apply to parking in residents’ bays.Sadler’s Wells Car ParkWe have 15 spaces available in the Sadler’s Wells car park, located at the back of the theatre off Arlington Way. The postcode is EC1R 1XA.If someone in your group is over 65, a member of our Access for All Scheme or a Blue Badge holder, you can use the Sadler’s Wells car park.It costs £6 for over 65s and is free for Access for All Scheme members and Blue Badge holders.To reserve a place, please get in touch with our colleagues in the ticket office. We’re always happy to help.
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Sadler’s Wells is embedded in the heart of Islington, near Angel, and is currently the sixth theatre to be on the site since 1683. It has two theatres: Sadler’s Wells Theatre and the Lilian Baylis Studio, both owned by the Sadler’s Wells Trust, which works with charitable trusts and foundations to present their year-round programme.Sadler’s Wells is acknowledged as being one of the world’s pinnacle dance venues. The theatre acts as a stage for visiting companies, as well as producing its own work with a number of closely associated artists and companies. In recent years it has notably hosted the London International Mime Festival, which features the best in physical and visual theatre from international performers. The current building was constructed in 1998, replacing the previous space, which was established in 1765. It has a capacity of 1,500, spread across three seated levels in one venue whilst the other - the Lilian Baylis Studio - seats 180 people. Both of these spaces were formed with the assistance of a large funding grant from the National Lottery.The Lilian Baylis Studio is named in recognition of Lilian Baylis, a prolific theatre producer and manager, who oversaw The Old Vic, the Sadler’s Wells theatres, an opera company (later to be the English National Opera), a theatre company (which became the English National Theatre), and a ballet company (later to become The Royal Ballet).
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