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Presented by DanceXchange.

Celebrating their eighteenth year there’s always an excitement when Ballet Black take to the stage. Their popular programme contrasts dramatic and inventive storytelling in a lively
showcase of modern ballets.

Ingoma (Song), created by company dancer and choreographer Mthuthuzeli November is a fusion of ballet, African dance and singing. This première and Barbican co-commission portrays a milestone moment in South African history and imagines the struggles of black miners and their families in 1946, when 60,000 of them took courageous strike action.

Ballet Black reprise Martin Lawrance’s “wickedly intelligent” (The Guardian) Pendulum – an intimate duet which premièred in 2009 and the choreographer’s first work made for the company. An original, light-hearted work by Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence, Sophie Laplane, also a première, completes the Triple Bill.

Please note this programme replaces the previously announced Double Bill with Luca Silvestrini.

The Patrick Studio is easily accessible from our Thorp St entrance or from Level 3 inside the theatre.

Please note: Transaction charges do not apply to bookings for Patrick Studio shows.

Price

Prices and discounts subject to change

Running Time

Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one interval

Age guidance

7+

Performances

Performances

Discounts & Concessions

UNWAGED, OVER 60s, CHILDREN, FULL-TIME STUDENTS and REGISTERED DISABLED

£12

UNDER 25s

£8

GROUPS 8+

£8 each

DANCEXCHANGE SEASON OFFER

Buy 2 shows in DanceXchange’s season and save 50% on your ticket for the second show. Available by phone or in person only. All tickets must be booked in the same transaction. Discount applies to lowest price ticket.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

Food & Drink

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open all day for Quarter Horse barista coffee and a quick and tasty bite to eat.

The Bars

You’ll receive a warm welcome at our Foyer Bars, conveniently positioned for both Stalls and Circle levels.

Post-show talk

Stay in your seats after the show for a FREE post-show talk following the performance on Thu 23 May.

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