James Wilton Dance
What’s On September – November 2016 DANCE
FAMILY
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Welcome to autumn 2016 at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. We’re an intimate, 230 seat theatre based inside the stunning home of Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre on Quarry Hill, Leeds.
Phoenix Dance Theatre Phoenix @ Home Wednesday 28 September – Saturday 01 October In celebration of their 35th anniversary, Phoenix Dance Theatre presents a mixed programme of classic and recent works to reflect their incredible journey to become the UK’s longest standing contemporary dance company outside London. Their sixth annual home performance at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre will feature guest performances, including new dance talent and a revival of Phoenix’s early piece Nightlife at the Flamingo. The evening promises to be a treat for fans of this extraordinary company. Phoenix Dance Theatre welcomes everyone to join them for a night of celebration to commemorate this momentous anniversary.
“One of Britain’s most enduring dance institutions” The Guardian
Performances 7.30pm Tickets £15.00 & Concessions £10.00
Ballet Black Triple Bill Friday 14 & Saturday 15 October Leeds favourite Ballet Black, led by Artistic Director Cassa Pancho, collaborate with three bold and inventive choreographers to present an irresistible trilogy of narrative and abstract dance. As the centrepiece Christopher Hampson’s Storyville is the bittersweet fable of Nola, a farm girl who falls prey to unscrupulous characters and worldly desires in 1920s New Orleans, set to the haunting music of Kurt Weill. The programme also includes two newly devised pieces; To Begin, Begin by Christopher Marney and Cristaux, a duet by Arthur Pita (Choreographer of Ballet Black’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream).
“For unflagging energy and unstoppable spirit, Ballet Black is phenomenal” Independent on Sunday
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Performances 7.30pm Tickets £15.00
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DANCE
James Wilton Dance
2Faced Dance Company
Leviathan
Run
Wednesday 02 November
Wednesday 30 November
Multi-award winning choreographer James Wilton returns to Leeds with a reimagining of Herman Melville’s seminal novel Moby Dick.
Following their thrilling performance in 2015, 2Faced Dance make a highly anticipated return to Leeds this autumn.
Leviathan follows Ahab, a ship captain hell-bent on capturing the white whale Moby Dick, a beast as vast and dangerous as the sea itself yet serene and beautiful beyond all imagining. Ahab’s crew is drawn in by the unhinged charisma of their captain, blindly following him on his perilous adventure towards almost certain destruction.
Run is a gritty and explosive new triple bill from this award winning and physically adventurous company.
Wilton’s trademark blend of athletic dance, martial arts, capoeira and partner-work will have you on the edge of your seat. It will leave you gasping for air under the sheer ferocity of movement, all accompanied by a powerful electro-rock soundtrack by Lunatic Soul.
Featuring three exhilarating commissions by world-class choreographers Tamsin Fitzgerald, Lenka Vagerova and newcomer Rebecca Evans, Run explores the darker side of humanity through an explosion of movement, theatre and design. Original music has been composed by Angus McRae and Tomas Vychytil. Fight or flight? There is always a choice.
Leviathan is man versus nature; be careful what you fish for.
“More than dance, this is sport, breakneck and to the extreme” Peter Fussl, Kulturzeitschrift
Performance 7.30pm Tickets £12.50
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“Exciting, violent, hypnotic and strangely beautiful” The Stage
Performance 7.30pm Tickets £12.50
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FAMILY
Northern Ballet Goldilocks & the Three Bears Monday 24 – Saturday 29 October With sell-out performances and hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, including Ugly Duckling and Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet’s productions especially for children are not to be missed. Now the magic continues with a brand-new retelling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears. Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the look-out for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right! Bringing this classic children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the Three Bears is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time. These child friendly performances last approximately 40 minutes. Performances 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm (Friday 28 Oct 11.00am & 2.00pm, Saturday 29 Oct 11.00am
2.00pm & 4.00pm)
Tickets £6, Children £4.50 & Babes in arms (0 – 2 years) £1
Production supported by
Relaxed Performance Friday 28 & Saturday 29 October, 11.00am. Aimed at anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment including people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, Sensory or Communication Disorders, or a learning disability. Please contact the Box Office for details.
Special family lunch package For Goldilocks & the Three Bears we will be offering special lunch deals. You can book on the day or pre-order by calling 0113 236 8135 quoting the performance date, time and your family name. Kids Sandwich, fruit, biscuit and drink £4.25 Adults Sandwich/salad pot, crisps, fruit and drink £4.25
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Planning your visit Seating plan Rows A-K are tiered, offering a clear view wherever you are sat. Rows AA-DD are flat on a level with the stage and may not be available for every performance – please check this online or with the Box Office. Concessions Children under 12, students, the unwaged, over 65s, Friends of Northern Ballet and patrons with disabilities are entitled to concessions where available. A patron with a disability is always entitled to one free seat for a carer. £5 tickets for ages 26 and under U26 Where the symbol is shown patrons aged 26 and under can purchase £5 tickets. Proof of eligibility required. Subject to availability. Families We are a family friendly venue with baby changing facilities, pram storage and level access. We also have a number of booster seats available
How to find us We’re situated inside Northern Ballet’s building on Quarry Hill, Leeds City Centre next to BBC Yorkshire, Leeds College of Music, The Wardrobe Restaurant and Bar and West Yorkshire Playhouse. Getting here and parking Parking is available next to the theatre or at the nearby NCP. Our postcode for your Sat Nav is LS2 7PA. Leeds City Bus Station is just a two minute walk away whilst Leeds Railway Station is a 15 minute walk away. For routes and timetables visit wymetro.com Café Bar Our Café Bar serves a range of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and will be open preperformance and during the interval on show days. Terms & Conditions For our full terms and conditions please visit theatreleeds.com
Winner of the best family friendly theatre in Yorkshire in the Netmums Theatre Awards. Winner of Best Family Venue, Best Family Welcome and Best Family Event for the 2013 Family Arts Festival awards. Access We are fully accessible. For more details about access and our facilities please visit theatreleeds.com, call 0113 220 8008 or email info@theatreleeds.com The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre has signed up to the Family Arts Standards. We welcome families and to help you enjoy your experience we are commited to ensuring that we meet these Standards. Visit familyarts.co.uk to find out more.
Box Office 0113 220 8008
Book Online theatreleeds.com
Date
Show
Genre
28 September – 01 October
Phoenix Dance Theatre Phoenix @ Home
Dance
14 & 15 October
Ballet Black Triple Bill
Dance
24 – 29 October
Northern Ballet Goldilocks & the Three Bears
Family
02 November
James Wilton Dance Leviathan
Dance
30 November
2Faced Dance Company Run
Dance
Multi-buy offer
Save on dance this autumn Buy a ticket for Ballet Black, James Wilton Dance and 2Faced Dance for just £35, saving £5 on the cost of full price tickets. Buy a ticket for Ballet Black and either James Wilton Dance or 2Faced Dance for just £25, saving £2.50 on the cost of full price tickets. No other concessions apply.
How to book Online Visit us online at theatreleeds.com where you can pick your own seats and have your tickets sent straight to your inbox.
In Person
By Phone 0113 220 8008
We are open for telephone and in person bookings, from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.
Visit us at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA.
Opening Hours
Hours subject to change. May vary at certain times of the year.
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The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is located within Northern Ballet’s headquarters and is solely owned and run by Northern Ballet. Northern Ballet registered charity no 259140, company registration no 947096, VAT no 202 0374 70. All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT at the current rate. Northern Ballet Limited registered in England and Wales. Company limited by guarantee and share capital. The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. Northern Ballet reserves the right to make alterations where necessary without prior notice. Cover image: James Wilton Dance, photo Steve Tanner. Inside: Phoenix Dance Theatre, photo Terry Cryer. Ballet Black, photo Bill Cooper. James Wilton Dance, photo Steve Tanner. 2Faced Dance, photo Chris Nash.