Wonderlands - T0571166878Wonderlands showcases seven new works by emerging choreographers Wonderlands. leaps into magical, enchanted landscapes where words hold no power and dance is the only way to exist. An exciting mixed programme of completely original works, the country's finest young dancers are paired with the creative imaginations of a carefully selected dream team of dynamic choreographers. The programme features seven new works; Masquerade by Stephanie Rosenheim, bringing the beauty and romance of a ball to life with the evocative music of Khachaturian's Masquerade Suite; Day to Night by Sophia Hurdley, a kaleidoscope of responses moving through a magical journey from day into night; Utopia by Charlie Brittain, questioning whether a Utopia can exist between humans; Carnival by Stuart Winter, celebrating the spirit of a travelling fair in the 1960's, set to Antonin Dvor | |
| 1 Sep 19 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L80825569 |
| 29 Aug 19 to 30 Aug 19 | Crescent Theatre, Birmingham :: V144 listing details L980140677 |
Bright Young Things - T01733866824A mixed programme of ballets choreographed by some of the UKs most eminent professionals and rising talents, performed by a Company of young dancers aged 9-18 from across the UK. Bright Young Things will encompass seven short ballets inspired by the lives of extraordinary people, and celebrating the power of imagination and being bold, with ambition and flair. The programme will feature two pieces of classical repertoire alongside five fresh new commissions created especially for NYB's young Company. | |
| 2 Sep 18 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01944918993 |
| 30 Aug 18 to 31 Aug 18 | Crescent Theatre, Birmingham :: V144 listing details L1641989875 |
Memorial Gala Performance: Impromptu/New Ballet - T1732244671Choreographer Frank Freeman (Impromptu). Performer Ruth Brill. Choreographer Andrew McNicol (New Ballet). Choreographer Lucinda Lawrence (New Ballet). Performer Joanna Lumley (host). | |
| 4 Sep 16 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L735235190 |
2016 Showcase - T966471432 | |
| 26 Aug 16 to 27 Aug 16 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L416333443 |
Gala Performance - T651667470The National Youth Ballet returns to The Bloomsbury Theatre for its 2015 Gala with a glorious programme spotlighting the professionalism and charisma of this talented young company. Amongst the ballets being performed is Wayne Sleep's fabulous Cinderella, Vivaldi's Four Seasons and a variety of jazz, contemporary and sparkling musical theatre pieces by emerging choreographers. Don't miss this exciting and entertaining show that is guaranteed to enchant all ages. | |
| 30 Aug 15 | Bloomsbury Theatre, Inner London :: V170 listing details L231855457 |
Toad/Small House of Uncle Thomas/Impressions of Sophie - T727905423Music John Lanchbery (Toad). Choreographer Wayne Sleep (Toad). Music Rogers and Hammerstein (Small House of Uncle Thomas). Choreographer Jerome Robbins (Small House of Uncle Thomas). Choreographer Janet Kinson (Impressions of Sophie). | |
| 22 Aug 13 to 24 Aug 13 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L0105841274 |
Ballet Chocolat/Feeling Groovy/Cowardly Affair/Captain Beaky/Les Petit Rats (excerpts)/Lavender Blue - T7534785The highly acclaimed National Youth Ballet of Great Britain comes to Sadler s Wells to present a diverse programme featuring the world premiere of Ballet Chocolat. Choreographed by rising star Andrew McNicol, Ballet Chocolat is set to music by Academy Award-winner Rachel Portman (Best Original Score, Emma). Also on the bill, the premiere of Feeling Groovy, an innovative work choreographed by Antony Dowson that pairs classical ballet with some of Simon and Garfunkel s best-loved hits. Alumni Jo Meredith will also be returning to NYB with her celebrated work, Cowardly Affair, performed to music by Noel Coward. Other audience favourites completing the line-up include Captain Beaky, with Jim Parker s music and Jeremy Lloyd s witty lyrics, excerpts from Janet Kinson s visually captivating Degas ballet, Les Petit Rats, and Anna Meadmore s traditional ballet Lavender Blue, ideally choreographed for younger dancers. This year, National Youth Ballet features a cast of 130 talented young dancers from across the UK, aged eight to 18.Choreographer Andrew McNicol (Ballet Chocolat). Music Rachel Portman. Choreographer Antony Dowson (Feeling Groovy). Choreographer Jo Meredith (Cowardly Affair). | |
| 11 Sep 11 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L1897206720 |
Rainbow Bear - T0274712979Based on a book by Michael Morpurgo. It is the story of a polar bear who sees a rainbow and wishes for a multicoloured coat. The programme also includes Wayne Sleep's Wonderland Scenes from Alice.Choreographer Jo Meredith. Performer Joanna Lumley (Narrator). | |
| 5 Sep 10 | The London Palladium, West End :: V398 listing details L978755484 |
T139953411An all time favourite ballet, Cinderella is here brought to life by esteemed choreographer Wayne Sleep and renowned composer Paul Reade, and tops the bill at the National Youth Ballet gala at Sadler’s Wells. The fabulous costumes and outstanding sets add the finishing professional touch to this beautifully created production. National Youth Ballet has succeeded in ensuring that audiences of all ages will enjoy being transported into this timeless fairy tale. The kaleidoscope of other short works included in NYB’s colourful 2009 programme, guarantee a spectacular evening by this gifted young company drawn from all over Britain. | |
| 6 Sep 09 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L379743306 |
T0478421906Drawing talented young dancers from all over the country, the acclaimed National Youth Ballet celebrate their 21st anniversary with a dynamic season. The Company will present treasures from their repertoire, alongside new work by aspiring choreographers and innovative local 'Fit to Dance' Outreach project and top the bill with their toe tapping ballet 'The Old Man of Lochnagar' inspired by the book written by HRH The Prince of Wales. | |
| 28 Oct 08 to 29 Oct 08 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L849342070 |
Hansel and Gretel - T01474672338Music Humperdinck. | |
| 29 Oct 06 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L0175649023 |
Graduation Ball/The Small House of Uncle Thomas - T01699713851To celebrate their 18th season NYB top the bill with the glorious ballet Graduation Ball by [Strauss]. A striking short work by Antony Dowson to music by Glen Miller will be premiered, The Small House of Uncle Thomas (from The King and I) and other colourful pieces will enchant a wide audience from 8-80! | |
| 27 Oct 05 to 29 Oct 05 | Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks :: V688 listing details L0167887276 |
T337359546The fantastic programme includes Wonderland scenes from [Wayne Sleep]'s Alice; The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra; [Vivaldi]'s Four Seasons; [Barber]'s Adagio; Nigel Brook's Waterbabies and the children's classic Captain Beaky. | |
| 28 Oct 04 to 30 Oct 04 | Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks :: V688 listing details L1862959677 |
The Match Girl and The Flame - T01252785312 | |
| 16 Nov 03 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L01273744581 |
The Match Girl and The Flame/Toad/Impressions of Sophie/Fairy Tale - T356001399The Match Girl and The Flame - Spectacular costumes, sets and dancing capture this classic children's story by Hans Christian Anderson. Supporting Programme: Excerpts from Toad based on Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Music [John Lanchbery]. Choreography [Wayne Sleep]. Impressions of Sophie - A magical piece for little people. Plus a flash of Irish Dance, a lively American Barn Dance, a Punch and Judy show comes to life, and more.Choreographer Wayne Sleep (Toad). Choreographer Lucinda Brereton (Punch and Judy Show). | |
| 30 Oct 03 to 1 Nov 03 | The Orchard, Dartford :: V677 listing details L02036084722 |
Fifteenth Anniversary Concert - T0440426193 | |
| 24 Oct 02 to 25 Oct 02 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L0433069914 |
Cinderella/Four Seasons/Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra/Captain Beaky/Elizabethan Masque/Children's Overture - T0463085679Celebrating their 15th Anniversary Season. Elizabethan Masque is in honour of the Queen's Golden Jubilee.Music Paul Reade (Cinderella). Choreographer Wayne Sleep (Cinderella). Music Vivaldi (Four Seasons). Choreographer Freeman (Four Seasons). Music Britten (Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra). Choreographer Kinson (Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra). Music Parker (Captain Beaky). Choreographer Phillips (Captain Beaky). Music Susato (Elizabethan Masque). Music Early Music Consort of London (Elizabethan Masque). Choreographer Meadmore (Elizabethan Masque). Music Quilter (Children's Overture). Choreographer Saidi (Children's Overture). | |
| 21 Oct 02 to 22 Oct 02 | Grand Theatre, Swansea :: V831 listing details L01186846768 |
Hansel and Gretel/Simple Symphony/Nursery Suite/Toad - T1941176603This talented young company of dancers from all over the country will enchant audiences with their delightful new production of Hansel and Gretel, a new short classical ballet, Simple Symphony, Nursery Suite and their highly acclaimed Toad based on Wind in the WillowsMusic Humperdinck (Hansel and Gretel). Choreographer Wayne Sleep (Toad). Music Andrew Kristy (Nursery Suite). Choreographer Jonathan Payn (Simple Symphony). Music Benjamin Britten (Simple Symphony). | |
| 25 Oct 01 to 27 Oct 01 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L01599335763 |
| 14 Oct 01 | Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent :: V124 listing details L01688358811 |
T0712346211Young dancers get an opportunity to step onto the new stage of Sadler's Wells for the first time. The programme includes Janet Kinson's Impressions of Sophie and The Nativity, Christopher Hampson's new ballet Carnival and Polovtsian Dances from Prince IgorChoreographer Janet Kinson. Choreographer Christopher Hampson. | |
| 8 Nov 99 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01545008756 |
T816138361The popular National Youth Ballet's dazzling programme which will appel to all ages includes a glorious Nativity to celebrate the Millennium, Impressions of Sophie, Lavender's Blue, the vibrant Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor and the colourful Carnival a new specially devised ballet, choreographed by [Christopher Hampson] of English National Ballet].Choreographer Christopher Hampson. | |
| 27 Oct 99 to 30 Oct 99 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L01278644904 |
T0291629327A gala performance featuring 'Wonderland - Scenes from AliceChoreographer Wayne Sleep. | |
| 6 Dec 98 | London Coliseum, West End :: V376 listing details L01055851110 |
T181399627210th Anniversary SeasonChoreographer Wayne Sleep. Choreographer Anna Meadmore. Choreographer Janet Kinson. Choreographer Jonathan Payn. Choreographer Valerie Sunderland. | |
| 30 Nov 97 | His Majesty's Theatre, West End :: V397 listing details L0271559488 |
| 30 Oct 97 to 1 Nov 97 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L0243906822 |
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| 19 Feb 09 to 21 Feb 09 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L01988390566 |
| 16 Nov 08 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L01529498192 |
| 11 Mar 08 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L533683750 |
