Founded in 1978 for the youngest dancers of Nederlands Dans Theater, NDT2, are adored by audiences and critics alike, and heralded around the world for their superb skill and sharp, sexy style.I Nederlands Dans Theater 2 (NDT2) website.The Big Crying/Simple Things/IMPASSE - T0786911548With their winning combination of fresh exuberance and astonishing athleticism, the 18 outstanding young dancers of NDT 2, the second company of Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT), are back in the UK and Ireland for the first time since 2016 with a triple bill by German, Dutch and Swedish choreographers. One of the original 'second companies', set up in 1978, NDT 2 is now recognised as a major contemporary dance company in its own right. For its highly-anticipated return to the UK and Ireland, NDT 2 will perform works by celebrated international choreographers Marco Goecke (Germany), Hans van Manen (The Netherlands) and Johan Inger (Sweden)Choreographer Marco Goecke. Choreographer Hans van Manen. Choreographer Johan Inger. Performer Emmitt Cawley (The Big Crying). Performer Barry Gans (The Big Crying). Performer Demi Bawon (The Big Crying). Performer Annika Verplancke (The Big Crying). Performer Samuel van der Veer (The Big Crying). Performer vo Matteus (The Big Crying). Performer Auguste Palayer (The Big Crying). Performer Nick Daniels (The Big Crying). Performer Kenedy Kallas (Simple Things). Performer Auguste Palayer (Simple Things). Performer Rui-Ting Yu (Simple Things). Performer Emmitt Cawley (Simple Things). Performer Sophie Whittome (Impasse). Performer Ivo Mateus (Impasse). Performer Auguste Palayer (Impasse). Performer Ricardo Hartley (Impasse). Performer Omani Ormskirk (Impasse). Performer Demi Bawon (Impasse). Performer Nova Valkenhoff (Impasse). Performer Samuel van der Veer (Impasse). Performer Barry Gans (Impasse). Performer Rui-Ting Yu (Impasse). Performer Ursula Urgeles (Impasse). Performer Nick Daniels (Impasse). Performer Kele Roberson (Impasse). Performer Kenedy Kallas (Impasse). | |
| 2 May 22 to 3 May 22 | Bord Gais Energy Theatre (formerly Grand Canal Theatre), Dublin :: V020759267 listing details L1642507632 |
| 15 Mar 22 to 16 Mar 22 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L0449225863 |
| 1 Mar 22 to 2 Mar 22 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L1487171247 |
Mixed Bill - T02046062622Nederlands Dans Theater is one of the world's most celebrated dance companies, wowing audiences with its unique brand of breathtaking dance, awe-inspiring skill and passionate creativity. Under the Artistic Direction of award-winning choreographer Paul Lightfoot, NDT2 presents 18 international dancers for this special evening. | |
| 17 May 16 to 20 May 16 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L387710303 |
| 6 May 16 to 7 May 16 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L29724931 |
| 19 Apr 16 to 20 Apr 16 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0510801177 |
Minus 16/New Work/Seches Tanze - T01490884904Nederlands Dans Theater is one of the world's most celebrated dance companies, wowing audiences with their unique brand of breath-taking dance, awe-inspiring skill and passionate creativity. Artistically directed by award-winning choreographer Paul Lightfoot, NDT2 presents 18 international dancers aged 18-23. For their long awaited return to Brighton Festival, they bring a vibrant mixed programme including works by Sol Le?n & Paul Lightfoot, Edward Clug, Hans van Manen and the international hit Cacti by Associate Choreographer Alexander Ekman.Choreographer Ohad Naharin. Choreographer Paul Lightfoot. Choreographer Jiri Kylian. | |
| 13 May 16 to 14 May 16 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L886479738 |
I New Then/mutual comfort/Solo/Cacti - T621209811From multi-award-winning Swedish choreographer, Johan Inger's fresh and optimistic piece I New Then sees 9 dancers propelled by songs from Van Morrison. The UK Premiere of mutual comfort by Romanian choreographer, Edward Clug, highlights the dancers' own individual stories with surprising moments of beauty and spontaneous irony. Solo by legendary Dutch choreographer, Hans van Manen, delivers an extraordinarily fast-paced ballet set to Bach's violin Partita; an athletic tour de force that will take your breath away. For the finale, Alexander Ekman's Cacti bursts onto the stage with an uplifting and joyous party spirit that celebrates the youthful prowess of NDT2's 18 dancers.Choreographer Johan Inger (New Then). Choreographer Edward Clug (mutual comfort). Choreographer Hans van Manen (Solo). Choreographer Alexander Ekman (Cacti). | |
| 3 May 16 to 4 May 16 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L1908956820 |
| 26 Apr 16 to 27 Apr 16 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L1610798907 |
| 26 Apr 16 to 27 Apr 16 | City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V135348455 listing details L01494880843 |
| 22 Apr 16 to 23 Apr 16 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L01880315600 |
| 15 Apr 16 to 16 Apr 16 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton :: V774 listing details L1849541588 |
| 12 Apr 16 to 13 Apr 16 | New Victoria Theatre, Woking :: V709 listing details L01788101753 |
Schubert/Mutual Comfort/Cacti - T058779991A double bill from award-winning Artistic Director Paul Lightfoot and Sol Leon, presents the UK premiere of Schubert, an emotionally charged ballet conveying a love story danced to Schubert's String Quintet in C - Adagio. In contrast, vibrant Mexican mambo music drives the iconic Sad Case, a piece that embodies the emotional and visceral dance language of Lightfoot and Leon's unique choreographic style. The UK premiere of mutual comfort by Romanian choreographer, Edward Clug, highlights the dancers' own individual stories with surprising moments of beauty and spontaneous irony. From legendary Dutch choreographer, Hans van Manen's Solo, delivers an extraordinarily fast-paced ballet set to Bach's violin Partita; an athletic tour de force that will take your breath away. For the finale, Alexander Ekman's Cacti bursts onto the stage with an uplifting and joyous party spirit that celebrates the youthful prowess of NDT2's 18 dancers. "Pure pleasure" says the Guardian. "A clever and original crowd-pleaser" says The Telegraph. | |
| 29 Apr 16 to 30 Apr 16 | Alhambra Theatre, Bradford :: V965 listing details L075890104 |
I New Then/Shutters Shut/Sara/Postscript - T977695852Choreographer Johan Inger (I New Then). Choreographer Sol Leon (Shutters Shutt). Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (Shutters Shut). Choreographer Sharon Eyal (Sara). Choreographer Gai Behar (Sara). Choreographer Sol Leon (Postscript). Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (Postscript). | |
| 29 May 14 to 30 May 14 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L1032600567 |
T170708764None of the dancers is older than 21, yet they fill the stage with feats of virtuoso dancing: jumping higher and spinning faster than seems possible. They use their young bodies in beautiful ways, expressing emotions and feelings way beyond their years and experience. This is a company which delights in pleasing its audience and this is clear in every movement they make (and every standing ovation they receive!). | |
| 30 Mar 12 to 31 Mar 12 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L0225762846 |
| 27 Mar 12 to 28 Mar 12 | Alhambra Theatre, Bradford :: V965 listing details L01593605504 |
| 20 Mar 12 to 21 Mar 12 | Grand Opera House, Belfast :: V548 listing details L1990321565 |
| 16 Mar 12 to 17 Mar 12 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L623632231 |
Mixed Bill: Gods and Dogs/Cacti - T344769838Founded in 1978 for dancers between 17 and 23, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 is one of the world's most popular contemporary dance groups. After wowing Sadler's Wells audiences with their performances here in 2010 to celebrate NDT's 50th anniversary, they are back to present an exciting mixed bill including Jiri Kylian's award-winning Gods and Dogs, and NDT2 Associate Artist Alexander Ekman's Cacti. Gods and Dogs is Jiri Kylian's 100th choreography for Nederlands Dans Theater. First performed in 2008 it has been described as "a work of rare beauty" (Dance Europe) that explores the border between sanity and insanity. At just 26 years old, Alexander Ekman is a big name on the European dance scene - his works are known for their clever ideas, fast-paced choreography and dry wit. A former dancer with NDT2 and Cullberg Ballet, he is now a highly-regarded choreographer. The final work in the triple bill will be Paul Lightfoot's Passe-Partout.Design Atsushi Kitagawara. Lighting Kees Tjebbes. Costume Joke Visser. Choreographer Jiri Kylian. Choreographer Alexander Ekman. Performer Astrid Boons. Performer Marne van Opstal. Performer Arina Trostyanetskaya. Performer Spencer Theberge. Performer Chloe Albaret. Performer Sarah Murphy. Performer Myrthe van Opstal. Performer Quentin Roger. Performer Jianhul Want. Performer Meng-Ke Wu. Performer David Ledger. Performer Devi Selly. Performer Clara Villalba. Performer Barbara d'Agostino. Performer Olivier Coef-faerd. Performer Chuck Jones. Performer Fernando Troya. Performer Tim Volleman. | |
| 6 Mar 12 to 9 Mar 12 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L0423852288 |
T1282591532Performing a mixed bill of new work taken from the company’s autumn and spring repertoires which are set to feature work by NDT2’s usual collaborators; the acclaimed Jirí Kylián and Lightfoot Leon*, these are the very best young dancers from around the world - hundreds audition but only a few are chosen. | |
| 19 Jun 09 to 20 Jun 09 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L0792140361 |
Sleight of Hand/Dream Play/Mammatus - T1708614895Choreographer Lightfoot Leon (Sleight of Hand). Music Philip Glass (Sleight of Hand). Choreographer Johan Inger (Dream Play). Music Igor Stravinsky (Dream Play). Choreographer Medhi Walerski (Mammatus). Music Dirk Haubrich (Mammatus). | |
| 20 Jun 08 to 21 Jun 08 | Theatre Royal, Glasgow :: V623 listing details L0787559578 |
| 13 Jun 08 to 14 Jun 08 | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen :: V585 listing details L0131382838 |
| 10 Jun 08 to 11 Jun 08 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L989522741 |
New Work/Sleepless/Chapeau - T01557770650The evening features the UK premiere of a brand new work by [Paul Lightfoot] and [Sol León], commissioned by Dance Consortium, and a collage of works by Israeli choreographer [Ohad Naharin], who has also created work for companies such as Rambert Dance Company, Lyon Opera Ballet and his own Batsheva Dance Company. Jirí Kylián, former Artistic Director of NDT, is hailed around the world for his achievements in dance. In Sleepless he converts the stage into a place of illusion and fantasy, in an intriguing celebration of the human form. Chapeau, a present to Queen Beatrix (known for her collection of huge hats), is a piece for 12 dancers, exuberantly performed to songs by Prince.Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (New Work). Choreographer Sol Leon (New Work). Choreographer Ohad Naharin. Choreographer Jiri Kylian (Sleepless). Choreographer Jiri Kylian (Chapeau). | |
| 8 Jun 07 to 9 Jun 07 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff :: V1984858935 listing details L675899798 |
| 29 May 07 to 30 May 07 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L0765103197 |
| 25 May 07 to 26 May 07 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L1843046054 |
| 22 May 07 to 23 May 07 | Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962 listing details L909510621 |
| 18 May 07 to 19 May 07 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0260423907 |
| 9 May 07 to 12 May 07 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L2074584089 |
Dream Play/Simple Things/Minus 16 - T01148454837[John Inger]'s Dream Play is a feast for the eyes... and it's been nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award (Best New Dance Production). [Hans van Manen]'s Simple Things features just two couples and a fascinating series of pas de deux. Minus 16 is the company's outrageously funny party piece by Israeli choreographer, [Ohad Naharin]. Set to a thrilling upbeat musical compilation from Dean Martin's Mambo Sway, cha cha, house music and Hebrew chant, it swirls, moves, sways and stomps! | |
| 17 Jun 05 to 18 Jun 05 | Churchill Theatre, Bromley :: V302 listing details L418693554 |
| 13 Apr 05 | ICC Belfast, Belfast :: V1053 listing details L76351853 |
Sleepless/Simple Things/Shutters Shunt/Skew-Whiff - T01961609715Director Gerald Tibbs. Music Guy Glusevesk. Music Alan Bern. Music Haydn. Music Peteris Vasks. Music Rossini. Choreographer Jiri Kylian. Choreographer Hans van Manen. Choreographer Paul Lightfoot. Choreographer Sol Leon. | |
| 10 Jun 05 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L24616707 |
| 7 Jun 05 to 8 Jun 05 | Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962 listing details L0496229552 |
25th Anniversary Tour - 27'52"/Shutters Shut/Subject to Change/Minus 16 - T378077206Choreographer Jiri Kylian (27'52"). Music Dirk Haubrich (27'52"). Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (Shutters Shut / Subject to Change). Choreographer Sol Leon (Shutters Shut / Subject to Change). Music Franz Schubert (Subject to Change). Choreographer Johan Inger. Choreographer Hans Van Manen. Choreographer Ohad Naharin (Minus 16). Music Dean Martin (Minus 16). Choreographer Lionel Hoche. | |
| 4 Jun 04 to 5 Jun 04 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness :: V626 listing details L0139347005 |
| 1 Jun 04 to 2 Jun 04 | Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V754 listing details L0827696503 |
| 28 May 04 to 29 May 04 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L016746624 |
| 26 May 04 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L782830978 |
| 21 May 04 to 23 May 04 | Theatre Royal, Glasgow :: V623 listing details L0990020556 |
| 4 Apr 04 to 5 Apr 04 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness :: V626 listing details L0492557906 |
27'52"/New Work/Sol Leon/Out of Breath - T01325238547[Jirl Kylián]’s achievements in dance are hailed around the world and this is the UK premiere of his most recent work for NDT2, 27’52". The title refers to the precise duration of the piece and it is an exaltation of the dancers’ talents. "The breathtaking intensity of 27’52" makes every second fascinating"- Handelsblad. Large spotlights shift through the dark space casting shadows, texts convey a gamut of emotions and the dance floor undulates, splits and shelters the dancers as they struggle to hold on.Choreographer Jirl Kylian (27'52"). Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (New Work). Choreographer Johan Inger (Out of Breath). | |
| 17 Jun 03 to 18 Jun 03 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L0858378649 |
27'52"/New Work/Sol Leon/Out of Breath/Minus 16 - T01652041816[Jirl Kylián]’s achievements in dance are hailed around the world and this is the UK premiere of his most recent work for NDT2, 27’52". The title refers to the precise duration of the piece and it is an exaltation of the dancers’ talents. "The breathtaking intensity of 27’52" makes every second fascinating"- Handelsblad. Large spotlights shift through the dark space casting shadows, texts convey a gamut of emotions and the dance floor undulates, splits and shelters the dancers as they struggle to hold on.Choreographer Jirl Kylian (27'52"). Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (New Work). Choreographer Johan Inger (Out of Breath). Choreographer Ohad Naharin (Minus 16). | |
| 13 Jun 03 to 14 Jun 03 | New Victoria Theatre, Woking :: V709 listing details L1706626467 |
27'52"/New Work/Minus 16 - T685962992[Jirl Kylián]’s achievements in dance are hailed around the world and this is the UK premiere of his most recent work for NDT2, 27’52". The title refers to the precise duration of the piece and it is an exaltation of the dancers’ talents. "The breathtaking intensity of 27’52" makes every second fascinating"- Handelsblad. Large spotlights shift through the dark space casting shadows, texts convey a gamut of emotions and the dance floor undulates, splits and shelters the dancers as they struggle to hold on. Minus 16 is the company’s outrageously funny party piece by the Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin. Set to a fantastically upbeat musical compilation from Dean Martin’s Mambo Sway, cha cha, club house music and traditional Hebrew chant it swirls, moves, sways and stomps; it will leave you clamouring for more or even dancing the night away...Choreographer Jirl Kylian (27'52"). Choreographer Ohad Naharin (Minus 16). | |
| 30 May 03 to 31 May 03 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L0758890741 |
Indigo Rose/Sad Case/Minus 16 - T01502791647Presented by Sadler's Wells. Supported by the Arts Council of England and the Scottish Arts Council.Choreographer Jiri Kylian (Indigo Rose). Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (Sad Case). Choreographer Ohad Naharin (Minus 16). | |
| 18 Jun 02 to 19 Jun 02 | Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V754 listing details L1319910951 |
| 14 Jun 02 to 15 Jun 02 | Theatre Royal, Glasgow :: V623 listing details L01063091506 |
Indigo Rose/Simple Things/Minus 16 - T01696729380Presented by Sadler's Wells. Supported by the Arts Council of England and the Scottish Arts Council.Choreographer Jiri Kylian (Indigo Rose). Choreographer Hans van Manen (Simple Things). Choreographer Ohad Naharin (Minus 16). | |
| 10 Jun 02 to 11 Jun 02 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L509078764 |
| 8 Jun 02 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0488152797 |
Minus 16/Dream Play/Sechs Tanze/Said and Done - T1646667703Choreographer Ohad Naharin (Minus 16). Choreographer Johan Inger (Dream Play). Music Igor Stravinsky (Dream Play). Choreographer Jiri Kylian (Sechs Tanze). Music Mozart (Sechs Tanze). Choreographer Paul Lightfoot (Said and Done). Choreographer Sol Leon (Said and Done). Music Johann Sebastian Bach (Said and Done). | |
| 1 Jun 01 to 2 Jun 01 | New Victoria Theatre, Woking :: V709 listing details L0344685377 |
| 1 Jun 01 to 2 Jun 01 | New Victoria Theatre, Woking :: V709 listing details L01208361394 |
| 29 May 01 to 30 May 01 | Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham :: V143 listing details L01934305196 |
| 28 May 01 | Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool :: V518 listing details L01466857581 |
| 24 May 01 to 26 May 01 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L02017223562 |
| 21 May 01 | Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury :: V674 listing details L07005730 |
| 20 May 01 | Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe :: V749 listing details L1842049976 |
| 18 May 01 to 19 May 01 | Theatre Royal, Brighton :: V657 listing details L02129755031 |
| 14 May 01 to 15 May 01 | Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962 listing details L227770120 |
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| 3 Jun 03 to 4 Jun 03 | Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962 listing details L1255858170 |
| 28 May 03 to 29 May 03 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L0742852395 |
| 8 Jun 98 | Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool :: V518 listing details L01511534175 |
| 30 May 97 to 31 May 97 | Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe :: V749 listing details L0725563640 |
