Life in Progress - T01613874391A world famous dancer with an extensive career at the Paris Opera Ballet, as a Principal Guest Artist at the Royal Ballet and Tokyo Ballet, Guillem has played some iconic roles in ballets by Kenneth MacMillan, Maurice B?jart, Frederick Ashton, Wlliam Forsythe and Mats Ek. A Sadler's Wells Associate Artist since 2006, she has diversified as a dancer forging an undisputable reputation as a major force in the world of contemporary dance. For this very special programme entitled Life in Progress, she will dance two new works including a solo with live musicians on stage, choreographed by Sacred Monsters choreographer Akram Khan. The second will be a pas de deux with Italian dancer Emanuela Montanari from La Scala, choreographed by Russell Maliphant who collaborated with her on the award-winning PUSH. This last opportunity to see her dance on stage will also include Mats Ek's touching and poignant Bye which was made especially for her and performed as part of the 6000 miles away programme, and William Forsythe's Duo performed by two male dancers. | |
| 8 Sep 15 to 9 Sep 15 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L1748682752 |
| 8 Aug 15 to 10 Aug 15 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L1211846944 |
| 28 Jul 15 to 2 Aug 15 | London Coliseum, West End :: V376 listing details L2040392532 |
| 26 May 15 to 31 May 15 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L942475464 |
Sacred Monsters - T402580312First performed in 2006, Sacred Monsters is the hugely acclaimed collaboration between Sadler's Wells Associate Artists Sylvie Guillem and Akram Khan. Together, the pair explore the dynamics and language of two great classical dance forms, kathak and ballet, to produce a "five-star display of speed, precision and power" (The Guardian). Used in France in the 19th century as a nickname for theatre's biggest stars, Sacred Monsters is a term that marks the birth of contemporary stardom, in which the icons of the arts and sports worlds are given divine status by their audience and the media. The pressure of living up to these expectations leaves no room for failure, self-expression or emotion. The divine status becomes inhuman, monstrous. Sacred Monsters is a landmark piece featuring additional choreography by Gauri Sharma Tripathi and Lin Hwai-min, Artistic Director of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, and music created by Philip Sheppard.Choreographer Akram Khan. Choreographer Sylvie Guillem. Performer Akram Khan. | |
| 25 Nov 14 to 29 Nov 14 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01474050541 |
6000 Miles Away - T1549155460Following its successful international tour, Sadler's Wells is delighted to present the return of 6000 miles away, devised and performed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Sylvie Guillem. Widely recognised as one of the world's greatest dancers, Guillem stars in this critically lauded evening of work by three of today's most important choreographers: Mats Ek, William Forsythe and Jiri Kylian. The evening features William Forsythe's "profoundly beautiful" duet (The Observer), Rearray and acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek's solo for Guillem, Bye. Jiri Kylian's duet 27'52" completes the bill, performed by Aurelie Cayla and Lukas Timulak. Running time: 1hr 25mins (including one 20min interval). Tue May13 21 performance in aid of Sea Shepherd.Choreographer Mats Ek. Choreographer William Forsythe. Choreographer Jiri Kylian. | |
| 6 May 14 to 7 May 14 | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham :: V145 listing details L1096881322 |
| 20 May 13 to 25 May 13 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L35162991 |
6000 Miles Away - T01556799483International superstar Sylvie Guillem has conceived a new evening of work by three of the most important choreographers working today: Mats Ek, William Forsythe and Jiri Kylian. This will be the second run of performances following this July’s sold-out world premiere. After their successful collaboration in Wet Woman and Smoke, Swedish choreographer Mats Ek presents Ajö (Bye). A new solo created especially for Guillem and set to Beethoven’s last piano sonata, the piece has already been heralded as a 'masterpiece' by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. | |
| 22 Sep 11 to 25 Sep 11 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01677708270 |
| 5 Jul 11 to 9 Jul 11 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L0454058632 |
Sylvie Guillem Evening: Hope for Japan - T1012335339Widely recognised as one of the world’s greatest dancers, Sylvie Guillem stars in this new evening of work by three of today’s most important choreographers; Mats Ek, William Forsythe and Jiri Kylian. This Sadler’s Wells / Sylvie Guillem production features iconic dance-maker William Forsythe’s new duet for her and Paris Opera Ballet etoile Nicolas Le Riche. Acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek’s new solo, Ajo (Bye), for Guillem, set to Beethoven’s last piano sonata, has been heralded as a 'masterpiece' by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Completing the evening is a film by former Artistic Director of Nederlands Dans Theater Jiri Kylian and film maker Jason Akira Somma, featuring Guillem and Sabine Kupferberg, followed by a duet from Kylian’s work 27’52" performed by dancers handpicked by the choreographer. Following the highly acclaimed collaborations, PUSH and Eonnagata, this world premiere evening marks Sylvie Guillem’s highly-anticipated return to Sadler’s Wells that is set to be a highlight of 2011’s cultural calendar. The proceeds from this additional show, including the transaction fee, will be donated to the Japan Tsunami Appeal, managed by the British Red Cross. | |
| 7 Jul 11 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L01520482349 |
Cancelled - T0379304118 | |
| 9 Aug 04 to 14 Aug 04 | Royal Opera House, West End :: V377 listing details L01334131655 |
