Birmingham Royal Ballet

Pomp and Circumstances / Sylvia

Thu 2 April - Sat 4 April

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"The third-act pas de deux is so beautifully crafted" Louise Levene, Sunday Telegraph
"a lovely bit of balletic escapism" Rupert Christiansen, Mail on Sunday ****

Pomp and Circumstances
A wonderful opportunity to see three very different ballets: beautiful pure dance, an Edwardian period piece and a perennially popular showstopper.

Serenade is a beautiful abstract dance created by Balanchine together with the glorious music of Tchaikovsky.

Enigma Variations shows Edward Elgar and his friends brought to life.

‘Still Life' at the Penguin Café gives you the chance, through David Bintley's witty choreography, to meet a many and varied, amusing and touching array of creatures seeking shelter from the storm.

Sylvia


When marital strife between Count Guccioli and his wife threatens to disrupt their anniversary celebration, and the Count's infidelities endanger the fledgling union between their servants Sylvia and Amyntas, it is left to Eros the God of Love to reconcile them. He takes them back in time to mythical Rome for a humorous trip to learn some valuable lessons in love. David Bintley brings his unrivalled comic talent to this new version of a classic ballet featuring a beautiful score by Leo Délibes and a colourful cast of Gods and Goddesses, slave girls and pirates in this eagerly anticipated revival.
Keep up to date with David Bintley's video diary here.
Read The Stage review of Sylvia here.

View our gallery of stills for Birmingham Royal Ballet's Spring and Summer Season's.



Sat 4 April
The Classical Ballet Workshops
This is a chance to improve and correct your ballet technique with Birmingham Royal Ballet - an opportunity not to be missed.
After the workshop the 12-18 year olds will have the opportunity to watch the Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers, on the stage, in their daily class; and see the energy, power and skill that is needed for the profession.
See times for suitability levels.
Capacity 20
Times 10am -11.30am suitable for intermediate levels aged 12 -18.
12pm -1.15pm suitable for all levels aged 8 -11.
Tickets £12
The Studio

Spring / Summer Ticket Deal
Birmingham Royal Ballet return in July with two mixed bills, Love and Loss and Sir Fred and Mr B. See three Birmingham Royal Ballet shows between spring and summer and get the third half-price or see four and get the fourth free.

To take advantage of this special offer please call The Lowry Box Office on 0870 787 5780.

Express Yourself in The Lowry Galleries
Fri 10 April - Sun 27 September
Free Entry



Join your family and friends on the dance floor and launch yourself feet first into The Lowry’s first family dance exhibition.
Find out more here.