Evenings 7.30pm
Running time: 1 hour 34 minutes (includes one interval)
Age: 7+
Please note: This production contains flash photography and haze (Full content warning below)
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Ballet Black: Pioneers
Now in their 21st year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black is excited to present award-winning choreographers, Will Tuckett and Mthuthuzeli November in a double bill of new and original work in Ballet Black: Pioneers.
Will Tuckett's Then Or Now, originally created in 2020, blends classical ballet, music and the poetry of Adrienne Rich to ask the question: in times like these, where do we each belong?
“…the piece feels above all like a call for respect across any and all divides.” The Telegraph, 2021
The second piece on the bill is devised by award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November. Nina: By Whatever Means, is inspired by the artistry and activism of Nina Simone. November weaves a skilful picture of Simone’s turbulent and influential life to take us on an emotional and empowering journey.
Content warning
Please note, Nina: By Whatever Means contains flash photography and haze, this production also contains scenes of domestic violence and racism.
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Discounts
Friends 20% off on Standard Tickets
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Groups (8+): £4 off Stalls and Dress.
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Concessions £3 off. (excl. Fri/Sat)
Concessions are limited and may be withdrawn at any time.
School Groups (10+): £6 (excl. Fri/Sat).
Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students.
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Student Standby: £10
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Creative Team
Artistic Director: Cassa Pancho
Then Or Now (2020)
This ballet was originally a co-commission with The Barbican
Choreographer | Will Tuckett
Costume Design | Yukiko Tsukamoto
Poetry | Adrienne Rich (1929-2012)
Director of Poetry | Fiona L Bennett
Poetry Recordings | Hafsah Aneela Bashir, Natasha Gordon & Michael Shaeffer
Music |Passacaglia for solo violin (1676) Composed by Heinrich Franz von Biber (1644-1704) & Daniel Pioro. Recording by Daniel Pioro
NINA: By Whatever Means (2023)
This ballet is a co-commission with The Barbican
Choreography & Direction | Mthuthuzeli November
Lighting Design | David Plater
Costume Design | Jessica Cabassa
Composers | Mandisi Dyantyis, Mthuthuzeli November, Nina Simone (1954-2002) | Featuring the voices of the Zolani Youth Choir
