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DANCE
Northern Ballet
Phoenix Dance Theatre
Thursday 05 – Saturday 07 September
Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 September
With something for everyone, don’t miss Northern Ballet’s unrivalled blend of dramatic flair and incredible technique up close.
Join Yorkshire’s critically-acclaimed contemporary dance company for their ninth instalment of Phoenix at Home.
The Kingdom of Back (Morgann Runacre-Temple) entertainingly tells the story of composer Wolfgang Mozart’s exceptional but overshadowed sister, Nannerl, leaving you rooting for a woman born ahead of her time.
Phoenix Dance Theatre present an exciting line-up of world-class dance featuring their celebrated reworking of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring.
Three Short Ballets
Phoenix at Home
Full of punch, drive and energy, Powerhouse Rhumba (David Nixon OBE) serves up a visual feast fusing modern ballet, Latin-American dance and gymnastics in a heart-thumping, musicpumping fiesta. Feel the buzz of anticipation and be the first to see Northern Ballet’s exceptional dancers perform new ballet For an Instant (Amaury Lebrun) for the very first time.
“gasp-out-loud beautiful”
You will also experience performances from the next generation of contemporary dancers, Phoenix Youth Academy, and see an exclusive excerpt of the company’s next full-length piece, Black Waters, co-choreographed by Sharon Watson, Shambik Ghose and Dr Mitul Sengupta.
“a gripping, at times beautiful spectacle” The Times on The Rite of Spring
Yorkshire Times on Mixed Programme 2018 Performances 7.30pm Matinée Sat 2.30pm Tickets £22.50
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Performances 7.30pm Tickets £16 Concessions £13
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Half term treat
Northern Ballet
Ballet Black
Monday 28 October – Saturday 2 November
Friday 15 & Saturday 16 November
Little Red Riding Hood is a kind and thoughtful little girl who loves her family. One day, on a visit to her grandmother, she meets a very hungry wolf in the forest who just wants something to eat. But is he really such a big, bad wolf? Join Little Red on her adventure as she makes friends and discovers the importance of kindness.
Celebrating their 18th year, Ballet Black take to the stage once more with dramatic and inventive storytelling in a lively showcase of modern ballets.
Little Red Riding Hood
Retelling the classic fairytale with a Northern Ballet twist, Little Red Riding Hood is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre. With sell-out performances and a string of hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, Northern Ballet’s productions for children are not to be missed.
Performances 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm (Mon, Tue & Thu) 11.00am & 1.00pm (Wed) 11.00am , 2.00pm & 4.00pm (Fri & Sat) Tickets £7, Children £5.50 Babes in arms (0-2 years) £1
Triple Bill featuring Ingoma
Ingoma (meaning song), created by company dancer Mthuthuzeli November, is a fusion of ballet, African dance and singing. Portraying a milestone moment in South African history, this new ballet imagines the struggles of black miners and their families in 1946 when 60,000 of them took courageous strike action. Completing the evening is Martin Lawrance’s ‘wickedly intelligent’ (The Guardian) Pendulum, an intimate duet reprised for the first time in ten years, and CLICK!, a new, up-beat piece by Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence, Sophie Laplane.
“packs a powerful punch” British Theatre Guide
Performances 7.30pm Tickets £18.50
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Rosie Kay Dance Company
Northern Opera Group
Thursday 21 November
Saturday 21 December
Returning after a sold out performance on their last visit to Leeds, Rosie Kay’s newest work takes ballet and tutus into the 21st century.
Join Northern Opera Group this December for a rare opportunity to experience the most wonderful and festive of operas.
Fantasia uses dance and science to create an exquisite performance of pleasure, beauty and finesse. Fusing choreography with neurological research, it questions what it is that makes dance beautiful to experience.
It’s Christmas Eve, and all in the village are getting ready for the big day. In the nearby forest, a young elf is learning what Christmas is all about from the wise old Fir Tree. In one magical night two worlds collide, and Christmas will never be the same again…
Rosie Kay’s Fantasia
The Christmas Elf by Hans Pfitzner
Delve deeply into a soundtrack of Vivaldi, Purcell, Beethoven and Bach, and revel in the vision of three bold female dancers as they discover love, loss, emotion and joy.
Featuring animations from illustrator Sophia Watts, this enchanting opera is performed in English and is suitable for the whole family.
With truly sumptuous costumes that defy expectation, join us on a journey of music, delight and fantasy.
“Rosie Kay doesn’t do things by halves” The Guardian Performance 7.30pm Tickets £18.50
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Performances 2.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets £18 Concessions £12
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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 on a level with the stage and may not be available for every performance – please check this online or with the Box Office. Rows CC-DD are restricted view. 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. Families We are an award-winning family friendly venue with baby changing facilities, pram storage and level access. We also have a number of booster seats available. 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
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 Leeds Playhouse. Getting here and parking Our postcode is LS2 7PA. Parking is available next to the theatre, at the nearby NCP or at Victoria Gate. Leeds Bus Station is a two minute walk away and Leeds Railway Station is a 15 minute walk away. Café Bar Our Café Bar serves a range of food and drink and will be open pre-performance and during the interval on show days. How to book Visit us online at theatreleeds.com, call the Box Office on 0113 220 8008, or visit us in person at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA. Opening Hours 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturdays Terms & Conditions For our full terms and conditions please visit 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.
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The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is an intimate, 230 seat theatre based inside the stunning home of Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre on Quarry Hill, Leeds. Little Red Riding Hood meal deal Special family lunch packages are available from our café during the performances of Little Red Riding Hood. Children Sandwich, piece of fruit, biscuit, drink £3.95 Adults Sandwich or salad pot, crisps, piece of fruit, drink £4.45 Buy on the day or pre-order by calling 0113 236 8135 and quoting the performance date, time and your family name.
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£5 tickets for ages 26 and under
People aged 26 and under can purchase £5 tickets at selected performances in each season. Please call 0113 220 8008 to book. Subject to availability. Proof of eligibility required.
Relaxed Performances Aim to reduce anxiety around theatre visits by creating a more informal environment. May benefit people with sensory or communication disorders, or a learning disability. Please contact the Box Office for more details.
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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: Ballet Black’s Mthuthuzeli November and Sayaka Ichikawa, photo Rick Guest. Inside images: Northern Ballet’s Riku Ito, Antoinette Brooks-Daw and Kevin Poeung in Three Short Ballets, photo Emma Kauldhar. Phoenix Dance Theatre in The Rite of Spring, photo Tristram Kenton. Little Red Riding Hood, illustration Emily Nuttall. Ballet Black’s José Alves and Isabela Coracy, photo Rick Guest. Rosie Kay Dance Company, photo Brian Slater. The Christmas Elf, illustration Sophia Watts.