Ballet Black 25

About Ballet Black 25

Ballet Black 25 at Sadler's Wells Theatre is a double bill marking twenty-five years of Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black. The anniversary season brings together work that looks back at the company’s history of original storytelling and forward to its next chapter.

The first piece, Ingoma (2019), is the choreographic debut of former company dancer Mthuthuzeli November. Inspired by the 1946 South African miners’ strike, it focuses on the suffering and resilience of Black miners and their communities. The production won the 2020 Olivier Award and the Black British Theatre Award for Best Dance Production.

It is joined by …all towards hope, a new commission from Hope Boykin, making her UK choreographic debut. Boykin is a two-time Bessie Award winner, and this work was created especially for Ballet Black’s 25th year as a celebration of the company’s journey.

Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one 20 minute interval.

Before you book

Age guidance: 7+. Strictly no under 5s. The production contains threat of violence, simulated death, haze effects and gun shot effects.

Tickets and refunds: No exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TN