English National Ballet returns to Sadler's Wells Theatre in London and this time with a special programme honouring the curiosity and enduring love for the ballet of William Forsythe, the master choreographer. William Forsythe and English National Ballet entertained audiences with their dance party in 2018 with Playlist (Track 1, 2) in Sadler's Wells.
This time around, both are back to contrast classical ballet and athleticism with some house music beats and neo-soul beats.
Six music tracks rock the scene, this time with Playlist (EP) and music from Lion Babe, Barry White, and Khalid, among many others.
With 30 dancers on the stage and songs that will make you groove to each beat, the dance party is definitely much larger this year. Blake Works I completes the programme, which is a soulful piece consisting of 21 dancers and seven music tracks from 'The Colour in Anything', a James Blake album.
Blake's music is perfectly set on stage with duets, solos, and stunning group formations mirroring the words and poetic melodies of Blake's music. Enjoy the choreography and masterful works of William Forsythe with this contrast between athleticism and ballet classicism in Sadler's Wells Theatre.
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About 'The Forsythe Evening'
What is 'The Forsythe Evening' about?
After the resounding 2018 Playlist (Track 1,2) by William Forsythe and his dancers became successful, English National Ballet honours the legendary choreographer in a special programme in Sadler's Wells Theatre for his love for ballet.
English National Ballet started a relationship with William Forsythe with Playlist (Track 1,2) in 2018 which was the first in more than 20 years for a UK ballet company. They return in 2022 with Playlist (EP) having six tracks from Barry White, Lion Babe, and Khalid and 30 dancers creating a dance party for the masses.
The principal cast in Blake Works I include Aitor Arrieta, Claire Barrett, Alice Bellini, Georgia Bould, Ivana Bueno, Isabelle Brouwers, Jeffrey Cirio, Julia Conway, Ashley Coupal, Noam Durand, Henry Dowden, Eireen Evrard, Emma Hawes, Giorgio Garrett, Isaac Hernandez, Miguel Angel Maidana, Chloe Keneally, Ken Saruhashi, Francesca Velicu, Emily Suzuki, Angela Wood, and Rhys Antoni Yeomans.
The cast of Playlist (EP) include Precious Adams, Matthew Astley, Aitor Arrieta, Claire Barrett, Georgia Bould, Alice Bellini, Ivana Bueno, Isabelle Brouwers, Joseph Caley, Jeffrey Cirio, Ashley Coupal, Fernando Carratala Coloma, Henry Dowden, Eireen Evrard, Noam Durand, Shunhei Fuchiyama, Emma Hawes, Giorgio Garrett, Shiori Kase, Adriana Lizardi, Chloe Keneally, Miguel Angel Maidana, Jose Maria Lorca Menchon, Daniel McCormick, Van Le Ngoc, Ken Saruhashi, Haruhi Otani, Eric Snyder, James Streeter, Lucinda Strachan, Emily Suzuki, Archie Sullivan, Francesca Velicu, Erik Woolhouse, Anna-Babette Winkler, and Rhys Antoni Yeomans.
The cast can change for various reasons.
What age is 'The Forsythe Evening' suitable for?
The show can be enjoyed by everyone.
How long is 'The Forsythe Evening'?
The duration has not been disclosed yet.
What music will I get to hear?
Enjoy duets, solos, and complex group formations with the words and poetic melodies of music from Blake. The soulful piece named Blake Works I employs 21 dancers with seven songs from 'The Colour in Anything'. You will also enjoy Playlist (EP) consisting of six tracks from Barry White, Lion Babe, Khalid, and more.
Who is the team behind 'The Forsythe Evening'?
English National Ballet honours choreographer William Forsythe in this programme.
The team behind this ballet honouring the master choreographer includes:
For Blake Works I, William Forsythe does choreography and stage design, Tanja Rühl and William Forsythe do lighting design, costumes are done by Dorothee Merg and William Forsythe, and music is done by James Blake with his songs from 'The Colour in Anything'.
For Playlist (EP), choreography, costumes, and stage design are done by William Forsythe, Tanja Rühl does lighting, and music includes 'Surely Shorty' by Peven Everett, 'Vegas' by Abra, 'Impossible' (Jax Jones remix) by Lion Babe, 'Location' by Khalid, 'Sha La La Means I Love You' by Barry White, and 'This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)' by Natalie Cole.
Now enjoy the beats of house music and neo-soul with athleticism and juxtaposing ballet classicism.
Directions, Venue Info, And Attendee FAQs
Where is 'The Forsythe Evening' being performed?
The address of the venue is Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TN.
How do I get to Sadler's Wells Theatre?
Take A400 and A401 roads to reach the destination in London.
Angel is the nearest tube station.
Farringdon is the nearest train station.
Where can I park near Sadler's Wells Theatre?
Sadler's Wells Car Park is located near the theatre with only a few spaces available.
Where are the toilet facilities at Sadler's Wells Theatre?
Male and female toilets are located in the basement, First, and Second Circle. Accessible toilets are on every floor.
Is Sadler's Wells Theatre accessible?
It is fully accessible.
Where can I eat nearby?
Some popular restaurants in the area are The Great Chase London, Niche Gluten-Free Dining, 3 Flavours, and The Pearl and Feather.