Anton and Giovanni – Him and Me

An evening with Rambert is always exhilarating, entertaining and thought provoking. This brilliant, diverse company of dancers want to invite you to change how you see the world through three very different short pieces that connect directly with the audience.

EYE CANDY Imre van Opstal and Marne van Opstal
CEREBUS Ben Duke
FOLLOWING THE SUBTLE CURRENT UPSTREAM Alonzo King

Eye Candy shows the pains and the pleasures of inhabiting the human body. Since David and Venus, we’ve put the human body on the highest pedestal, shaping and perpetuating an unattainable beauty standard.

In Greek mythology Cerberus is the guard dog at the gates of the underworld, preventing the dead from leaving. Ben Duke’s new piece is set on-stage during a contemporary dance performance. A meta dance-comedy and a musing on mortality, complete with funeral couture and live on-stage music from percussionist Romarna Campbell, soprano Rebecca Leggett and classical guitarist George Robinson.

In Alonzo King’s own words, “everything that exists in nature is seeking to return to its source. The child runs to its parents, and the river seeks the ocean. Salmon return from the sea to reach their original spawning grounds.” Human beings have one thing in common – we want to avoid pain and suffering and we want a happiness that is ever fulfilling and never goes stale. Joy is the goal. Following the Subtle Current Upstream is about how to return to joy.

Eye Candy is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Rambert Commissioning Council.

Age Recommendation: 15
Eye Candy contains some strong language, and may not be suitable for unaccompanied children under 12. The piece confronts questions around body image and the dancers perform dressed in silicon “nude” suits (minus visible genitalia), giving the impression of nudity while being fully covered.

Content Warning:
Cerberus, whilst containing humour does contains themes and mild depictions of death.

All the way from Northern Ireland Father and son Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist.

This family friendly show contains circus stunts that will make you gasp, juggling tricks that will surprise you, and magic tricks that will make you go WOW! There will be shouting, cheering, and lots, and lots of laughing. Top class circus entertainment, and the two best beards in the business. This show is suitable for children and adults of all ages.

‘If you’re looking for a show for the whole family, that mum and dad will also enjoy, go see this one. Martin and Logy are a hoot, and they can even juggle.’ Glam Adelaide

‘Martin and Logy are masters at keeping kids gasping and laughing with their well-rehearsed juggling, catching, throwing and various other things you shouldn’t try at home’ Metro

5+
60 minutes – no interval

Strictly Come Dancing and The Greatest Dancer reigning champion OTIMABUSE is creating a show like no other in 2021.

 

Prepare for a night ofelectrifying choreography as Oti is joined by some of the world’s greatestdancers and the West End’s finest singers and musicians.

 

OTI MABUSE - I AM HERE is a whirlwind celebration of the influences andinspirations that took her on a journey from growing up in South Africa tofollowing her dream. From mesmerising Jives and pumping Sambas to SouthAfrica’s exhilarating Kwaito, this is an explosive night of dance and musicthat will set your heart racing.

**Please note: ** Tickets for these events are currently only available to the schools, colleges and dance academies taking part. If you have been sent a direct ticket link to book please use that or, if you have been given a booking code , please enter your code into the Promotion Code box in the top right hand  corner of this page to access tickets. 

A 3 day festival of dance performances from local schools, colleges and dance academies showcasing a full range of genres celebrating dance.

Monday 27th July
Danceworks x 2
Miss Joanne Farnell
Dance4Fun
Rachel Walker
St Marys
Christ the King
Moorside Primary
St Andrews, Eccles
Loretto College

Tuesday 28th
Reflections
FD Academy
Funkey Dance
Miss Joanne Farnell
Abigail Bibby
Rachel Walker
St Charles
Mill Green
Cathedral
Holy Cross College
St Peters RC, Rossendale
 
Wednesday 29th
Reflections x 2
Ward Academy
Theatreworks Bury
Miss Joanne Farnell
Rachel Walker
Pendleton College
St Marks
Coop Academy, Walkden
Irlam Endowed
St Andrews, Boothstown

Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara.

Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace.

Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.

Crown Ballet
Presents

Sleeping Beauty – a spectacular fairy-tale
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky

Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. After a very long break we are proud to present to you the UK Premier of this ballet company from Moldova.

Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.

Outline based on the fairy-tale by Charles Perrault, the Sleeping Beauty tells of the Princess Aurora, cursed at her christening by the evil Carabosse to prick her finger one day on a spindle and die.

Thanks to the timely intervention of the Lilac Fairy, she doesn’t die, but sleeps for a hundred years.

Woken by a prince, who has battled through the Enchanted Forest to reach her, they marry at a ceremony attended by nursery rhyme characters like Puss in Boots and all the other forest creatures.

There are no scores more successful in supporting the full range of ballet than those by Tchaikovsky.
Highlights include the Famous ‘Rose Adagio’ when Princess Aurora is introduced to four princes.

A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls.

Crown Ballet
Presents

Swan Lake – The greatest of all romantic ballets
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky

Crown Ballet presents to you the most famous Ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance. After a very long break we are proud to present to you the UK Premier of this ballet company from Moldova.

Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odilie, who resembles each other so strikingly one can easily be mistaken for the other.

It is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful young woman he is instantly captivated – will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under?

Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of generations over the years and it continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old.

A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls.

Stockport Operatic Society will present TOP HAT, This will bring the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the Plaza Theatre in one of the greatest dance musicals of all time whilst travelling between New York, London and Venice.

Packed full of Irving Berlin's greatest hits including "Puttin' on the Ritz" , "Isn't This a Lovely Day" (To Be Caught in the rain)?, "Cheek to Cheek",and "Top Hat,White Tie and Tails" , TOP HAT is an exhilarating celebration of 1930's song and dance.

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion and dance heart-throb Giovanni Pernice invites
you to join him on a journey to his homeland for his brand new 2023 production of ‘Made
in Italy’.

Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best dancers and singers from the
Ballroom and theatre world, this show promises to be a fantastic night out!
This Italian themed show features an incredible sound track, stunning choreography and
beautiful costumes. But be warned… in Italy, it can get HOT HOT HOT!!!!

There are a limited number of VIP tickets available which includes show ticket, plus a pre-show
meet & greet with Giovanni, a signed print, VIP lanyard and photo opportunities.
Te VIP meet and greet is PRE-SHOW, 90 minutes before the performance is due to start.
All VIP ticket holders must arrive at least 10 minutes before the meet and greet start time, as latecomers may
not be permitted.

***** Giovanni brings the house down - Lincolnshire Live
***** Out of this world - Wrekin News
***** 10/10 - Dorset Echo

Reviews from 2017, 2018, 2019 tours

Theatre Dance Workshop make a welcome return for their annual showcase with the very best in live stage performance.

Proceeds in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.