what s on september 2013 january 2014 northernballet.com

what s on september 2013 january 2014 northernballet.com

Hello and welcome What s on... Once again Northern Ballet looks forward to an exciting and busy few months ahead. We are delighted to bring you the world première of our new ballet Cinderella. We also welcome back A Midsummer Night s Dream and A Christmas Carol. For our young audiences and their families, Three Little Pigs opens in Leeds following on from the fantastic success of Ugly Duckling, which returns due to popular demand this autumn. As a company we are committed to creating new work, maintaining our far-reaching tour and developing our audiences, but we can only do that with your help. Please support us by buying a ticket to our performances, sponsoring a dancer or by joining us as a Friend or Patron. Cinderella 04 A Midsummer Night s Dream 06 A Christmas Carol 08 Three Little Pigs & Ugly Duckling 10 Support Northern Ballet 12 Our Home 13 Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre 14 At a Glance 15 We look forward to seeing you soon. David Nixon OBE Artistic Director Mark Skipper DL Chief Executive Cover Dreda Blow as Titania in A Midsummer Night s Dream. Photo Jason Tozer. Right Victoria Sibson and Giuliano Contadini as Mr and Mrs Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol. Photo Bill Cooper.

A powerhouse for inventive dance Thanks in part to Northern Ballet, no wonder we are the dance envy of Europe, if not the Western world Sunday Express A Company that boasts the best dance-actors in the world Dance Europe Northern Ballet has established a formidable reputation for excellence and innovation over its four-decade history The Stage you simply, surely can t get anyone better and I challenge you to find me a Company that produces performers better than this Yorkshire Evening Post The company as a whole has never looked better Sunday Express

04 world première david nixon s cinderella Set in Imperial Russia at a time when superstitious people believe in the possibility of magic, our new adaptation of this classic fairytale sees heartbreak turn to joy as the unstoppable power of young love conquers all. A beautiful summer s day turns into tragedy. Devastated by the loss of her father, and excluded by her cruel stepmother and sisters, Cinderella finds solace on the frozen lake where she first sees her Prince Charming. As romance blossoms, a magical encounter in a market place changes Cinderella s destiny. production supported by

Journey through elegant Russia, with breathtaking winter scenes and opulent ballrooms created by Duncan Hayler (Beauty & the Beast, A Midsummer Night s Dream). With a new score from Phillip Feeney played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, you will not want to miss this unforgettable ballet. northernballet.com/cinderella Leeds Grand Theatre Tue 17 December 2013 Sat 4 January 2014 Preview Mon 16 December 7pm Evenings Tue Sat 7pm Sun 22 & 29 Dec 4pm Matinees 19, 21, 27, 28, 30 Dec & 2 & 4 Jan 2pm No perf 23 25, 31 Dec & 1 Jan Box Office 0844 848 2700 leedsgrandtheatre.com 5.50-40 Extra special experiences Cinderella Ball Thursday 5 December A special evening of dinner and dancing in our stunning building Family Workshop Package Sunday 22 December Get your little ones ready for Cinderella with a fun session of dancing, craft activities and lunch Harvey Nichols Premium Dinner & Ticket Package Enjoy dinner at Harvey Nichols before a performance of Cinderella Rudding Park Stay, Dinner & Premium Ticket Package Indulge in a luxury stay with dinner and breakfast at Rudding Park Hotel. Includes a ticket to Cinderella For more information visit northernballet.com/cinderella Audio Described performance available Isaac Lee-Baker as the Prince and Michela Paolacci as Cinderella in Cinderella. Photos Jason Tozer.

06 The Independent Spectacular Maximum stage magic The Guardian It s great to hear a full house shaking with laughter at their inspired dance antics The Times david nixon s A Midsummer Night s Dream sees the romantic antics of a touring dance company played out on one magical night as the Company travels by sleeper train from London to Edinburgh. It s the final rehearsal and emotions run high as artistic temperaments clash with romantic entanglements. The time comes to leave for Edinburgh but the tensions continue on board the train and as the Company settle down for the night, the train enters a tunnel and the dream begins. Join Puck, Bottom, Titania, Oberon and the Company for a magical evening of dance, breathtaking sets and beautiful costumes with music by Mendelssohn and Brahms

played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia. This Olivier Award nominated ballet will take you on a journey from the stylish elegance of the 1940s to a technicolour dreamworld where Puck s magical mayhem weaves a tangled web of love. Book now to see Northern Ballet cast their magic on Shakespeare s fantastically funny play. northernballet.com/midsummer West Yorkshire Playhouse Fri 6 Sat 14 September Evenings 7.30pm (no perf Sun & Mon) Matinees Thu & Sat 2pm Box Office 0113 213 7700 wyp.org.uk 15-35 Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 17 Sat 21 September Evenings 7:30pm Matinees Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm Box Office 08448 11 21 21 theatreroyal.co.uk From 10.50 Woking New Victoria Theatre Tue 24 Sat 28 September Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Box Office 0844 871 7645 atgtickets.com/woking 16-36 Nottingham Theatre Royal Tue 1 Sat 5 October Evenings 7:30pm Matinees Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm Box Office 0115 989 5555 trch.co.uk 11-35 Audio Described performance available Main image Kevin Poeung as Puck. Photo Jason Tozer. Above Keiko Amemori as Titania and Hironao Takahashi as Oberon in A Midsummer Night s Dream. Photo Merlin Hendy.

08 Unassailable magic, and the heartstrings are truly plucked The Sunday Telegraph Enjoyable humbug with all the festive trimmings The Times Ebenezer Scrooge. A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner. One magical night. Three terrifying ghosts. A perfect tale for Christmas. Christmas comes early this year as our heartwarming and hugely popular adaptation of Charles Dickens classic tale returns to the stage. Colourful sets and costumes by Olivier Award winning Lez Brotherston (Northern Ballet s Romeo & Juliet, Matthew Bourne s Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands) conjure up a traditional Victorian Christmas, while Carl Davis festive score blends classical music with traditional Christmas

Carols, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. An audience favourite for over 20 years, A Christmas Carol is guaranteed to get your festive season off to a magical start. Book now. northernballet.com/acc Main image Darren Goldsmith as Scrooge. Photo Jason Tozer. Right Tobias Batley as Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol. Photo Bill Cooper. Norwich Theatre Royal Wed 9 Sat 12 October Evenings 7:30pm Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Box Office 01603 630 000 theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 6.50-36.50 Canterbury Marlowe Theatre Tue 29 October Sat 2 November Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Box Office 01227 787 787 marlowetheatre.com 17-39.50 Sheffield Lyceum Theatre Tue 5 Sat 9 November Evenings 7.45pm Matinees Thu 2pm & Sat 3pm Box Office 0114 249 6000 sheffieldtheatres.co.uk 12-37 Bradford Alhambra Theatre Wed 13 Sat 16 November Evenings 7:30pm Matinees Wed & Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm Box Office 01274 432000 bradford-theatres.co.uk 12-32 Manchester Palace Theatre Tue 19 Sat 23 November Evenings 7:30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Box Office 0844 871 3019 atgtickets.com/manchester 12.50-40

10 Following the fantastic sell-out success of Ugly Duckling, we are delighted to announce our latest ballet especially for children, Three Little Pigs. Three little pigs set out into the world. The first pig decides to build a house of straw, the second a house made of sticks and the third pig chooses to build a house of bricks. Then along comes a very hungry wolf. The wolf begs each little pig to invite him in for dinner. When they refuse he threatens to huff and puff and blow their houses down. Will any of the pigs be smart enough to escape the big bad wolf? Bringing the timeless fairytale to life Three Little Pigs is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre. These child friendly performances will last approximately 40 minutes. northernballet.com/threelittlepigs

See Three Little Pigs in and around Leeds The Hunslet Club Sun 20 October 2.30pm, 4pm & 6pm The Riley Theatre, Chapeltown Sat 26 October 2.30pm, 4pm & 6pm Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet Mon 28 October Sat 2 November 11am, 1pm & 3pm (Fri 1 November perfs 11:30am & 3pm) Box Office 0113 220 8008 northernballet.com/threelittlepigs Adults 5 & Children 4 Ugly Duckling is a delightful retelling of the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. A poor duckling is lonely and fed-up, shunned by those around her who see her as too ugly to fit in. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and turns into a beautiful swan, beginning a happy life. Make sure you don t miss the opportunity to see this adorable production this autumn. Play games and learn dance moves from Ugly Duckling at bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/ugly-duckling northernballet.com/uglyduckling Ugly Duckling Newcastle Theatre Royal Fri 20 September 11am & 1pm Box Office 08448 11 21 21 theatreroyal.co.uk Woking New Victoria Theatre Fri 27 September 11am & 1pm Box Office 0844 871 7645 atgtickets.com/woking Nottingham Theatre Royal Fri 4 October 11am & 1pm Box Office 0115 989 5555 trch.co.uk Adults 5 & Children 4 Relaxed Performance There will be a Relaxed Performance on Fri 1 November at 11.30am. It is 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. For more information contact 0113 220 8008.

Support Northern Ballet Discover how you can support Northern Ballet. With your help we ll be able to keep bringing great ballet to audiences like you. Sponsor a Dancer From 30 you can sponsor the dancer of your choice and receive a letter and a signed picture. You ll also be invited to a special sponsors event to meet our dancers in Leeds. Become a Friend Get closer to the Company, receive copies of our Friends magazine Inside and benefit from ticket discounts. Join our Directors Circle As a member of our Directors Circle you will help us to continue to build on our success. A series of exclusive events will give you an insight into our choreography, music, costume and set design, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with the dancers and creative team. To find out more about these opportunities to support us visit northernballet.com/support or contact Fundraising on 0113 220 8000 or email fundraising@northernballet.com Become a Patron Patrons of Northern Ballet enjoy all the benefits of Friends plus two tickets to the the première of a Northern Ballet production with an exclusive post-performance Company reception. You will also enjoy a backstage tour at a venue of your choice, a signed poster by the dancer of your choice and a free tour programme of each of our productions over the year. Top right Ashley Dixon as the Beast and Martha Leebolt as Beauty in Beauty & the Beast. Above left Tobias Batley as Jay Gatsby and Martha Leebolt as Daisy in The Great Gatsby. Photos Bill Cooper. Right photo Lisa Stonehouse.

Come and visit us at home in Leeds Along with seeing Northern Ballet on stage in theatres across the UK, there are many other opportunities to stay in touch with the Company throughout the year. Visit our award-winning home in Leeds to see our state-of-the-art facilities, join a dance class, watch a performance in the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre or relax in our café. 13 Dance Classes Whatever your age or ability Northern Ballet has a class for you. Develop your passion for dance with classes taught by fully trained and experienced dance professionals. For more information about classes and details of how to join in visit northernballet.com/classes Dinner Clubs Friday 11 October, Friday 15 November & Friday 13 December Enjoy enticing dining, courtesy of the highly acclaimed chef and 2011 MasterChef finalist Sara Danesin Medio. Guests will be served a special set menu in the exclusive surroundings of Northern Ballet s top floor board room. The room seats just 22 guests, creating the ultimate intimate and personal dining experience. Guests will enjoy amuse-bouche, starter, main course and pudding for 80. To book please call the Box Office on 0113 220 8008 or visit northernballet.com/dinnerclub Our Building A venue like no other - we can transform our home into a conference, meeting or entertainment space tailored to meet your needs. Located in the centre of Leeds, our stunning glass-fronted building is easily accessible by rail or road, with nearby parking available. For a tour of the building or information on rates and availability contact Judith Baker, Events Manager on 0113 220 8000 or email judith.baker@northernballet.com Ballet Parties Northern Ballet celebrates birthdays in style with specially designed parties for all children who love to dance. For more details please contact Judith Baker or visit northernballet.com/parties We look forward to welcoming you to our home soon! Left Northern Ballet dance class. Photo Martin Bell. Above Northern Ballet s home. Photo Jonathan Taylor.

Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA An intimate studio theatre situated inside the stunning home of Northern Ballet with an eclectic programme of exciting dance, theatre, music and family shows. Ballet Black Autumn 2013 highlights Ballet Black Mixed Programme Northern Ballet Sinfonia Ensemble Season Tutti Frutti s The Boy Who Cried Wolf Company Chameleon Pictures We Make 2Faced Dance Out Of His Skin Northern Ballet s Three Little Pigs 2Faced Dance Book now theatreleeds.com 0113 220 8008 Visit us at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA Tutti Frutti

15 Northern Ballet dancers in A Midsummer Night s Dream. Photo Merlin Hendy. Northern Ballet autumn 2013 performances at a glance 6 14 September A Midsummer Night s Dream Leeds West Yorkshire Playhouse 17 21 September A Midsummer Night s Dream Newcastle Theatre Royal 20 September Ugly Duckling Newcastle Theatre Royal 24 28 September A Midsummer Night s Dream Woking New Victoria Theatre 27 September Ugly Duckling Woking New Victoria Theatre 1 5 October A Midsummer Night s Dream Nottingham Theatre Royal 4 October Ugly Ducking Nottingham Theatre Royal 9 12 October A Christmas Carol Norwich Theatre Royal 20 October Three Little Pigs Leeds The Hunslet Club 26 October Three Little Pigs Leeds The Riley Theatre 28 October 2 November Three Little Pigs Leeds Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre 29 October 2 November A Christmas Carol Canterbury Marlowe Theatre 5 9 November A Christmas Carol Sheffield Lyceum Theatre 13 16 November A Christmas Carol Bradford Alhambra Theatre 19 23 November A Christmas Carol Manchester Palace Theatre 16 December 4 January Cinderella Leeds Grand Theatre

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