A summer season of dance at The Lowry
A summer season of dance at The Lowry
May – August 2010
The Lowry continues to present the very best in dance during its tenth anniversary year.
The summer season sees Milapfest celebrate twenty five years with three stunning events. Verve return with a new mixed bill and Extra-Ordinary perform a journey of
self- discovery.
The Lowry is also delighted to announce a handful of highlights from our September to December season including a world première from Britain’s national dance company, Rambert. It’s love at first dance when Birmingham Royal Ballet present their lavish production of Romeo and Juliet. For one night only, some of the world’s hottest DJs B-Boys and street dancers mix nightclub vibes with West End production values in Blaze. It’s directed by top West End director and choreographer Anthony Van Laast ( Mamma Mia!, Sister Act) with stunning set designs by Es Devlin (set design for Kanye West, Mika, Take That, Pet Shop Boys and the upcoming Lady Gaga tour). The flamboyant and magical flamenco world of Andalusian dance arrives with Jaleo Flamenco and some of flamenco’s finest award-winning artists.
Extra-Ordinary Wed 28 – Fri 30 April
Billy Elliot Youth Theatre Sun 9 May
Milapfest, Timeless Sun 9 May
Verve 2010 Mon 17 May
Milapfest, Samyoga – The Divine Union Sat 29 May
Jaleo Flamenco Fri 18 & Sat 19 June
Milapfest - The Magic of Odissi Sun 20 June
Birmingham Royal Ballet - Romeo and Juliet Wed 30 June – Sat 3 July
A Celebration Sat 17 July
Rambert Dance Company - World Première Wed 22 – Fri 24 September
Blaze Fri 1 & Sat 2 October
Wed 28 – Fri 30 April
Extra-Ordinary
Acclaimed actor and dancer David Toole partners his biggest fan, Lucy Hind, in this funny, moving and satirical dance duet.
Times Eves 7.45pm
Tickets @ £5, £7.50, £10
Sun 9 May
Billy Elliot Youth Theatre
This exciting new initiative gives schools and youth groups the opportunity to stage their own productions of the award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical.
Times 7pm
Tickets £10
Sun 9 May
Milapfest
Timeless
A stunning showcase of new works by dynamic young British dancers, each bringing a fresh perspective to the classical dance forms of India.
Times 7pm
Tickets £10; Book all 3 Milapfest shows at the same time for £24
Mon 17 May
Verve 2010
See some of Europe’s most talented young dancers in action as the postgraduate performance company of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance returns to The Lowry.
Times 8pm
Tickets £9 & £10
Sat 29 May
Milapfest
Samyoga – The Divine Union
Two of India’s finest young stars of Bharatanatyam, a timeless form of Indian dance, present three legendary romantic tales taken from Indian literary epics.
Times 7pm
Tickets £10; Book all 3 Milapfest shows at the same time for £24
Fri 18 & Sat 19 June
Jaleo Flamenco
Experience the raw energy and sensuous rhythms inherent within flamenco in this potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing and virtuoso guitar-playing.
Times Eves 8pm
Tickets £16 & £18
Sun 20 June
Milapfest
The Magic of Odissi
With a following across cultures, ages and countries, Sujata Mohapatra has helped transform the popularity of Odissi, the ancient art form of Eastern India.
Times 7pm
Tickets £10; Book all 3 Milapfest shows at the same time for £24
Wed 30 June – Sat 3 July*
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Romeo and Juliet
It’s love at first dance in the all-time classic love story, complete with a sweeping score and soaring ballet choreography.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mats 2pm
Tickets £15 - £33
*Sat 3 July
Romeo & Juliet Dance Workshop
Sat 17 July
The Centre for Advanced Training in Dance
A Celebration
As the first year for the new Centre for Advanced Training in Dance Scheme draws to a close, this showcase features students performing work choreographed by leading professionals.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £5
Wed 22 – Fri 24 September
Rambert Dance Company
World Première
Awakenings Tour
The world-class company returns to its partner venue to première the first dance interpretation of Oliver Sacks’ poignant and beautiful book, made famous by the 1990 Hollywood film.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Fri mat 1.30pm
Tickets £10 - £21.50
Fri 1 & Sat 2 October
Blaze
Experience the thrill of street dance as you’ve never seen it before! This high-energy show features some of the world’s hottest DJs, B-Boys and street dancers.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm
Tickets £12 - £22
The Lowry celebrates its 10th anniversary on 28 April 2010 and has spent 10 years delighting, engaging and challenging both local and national audiences with the very best in visual art and performance. The Lowry Centre Trust is a not-for-profit charitable organisation and registered charity (no. 1053962). All income supports our world-class Theatres and Galleries programme, the care and display of the LS Lowry Collection and our life-changing Community and Education work. The Lowry’s Chief Executive, Julia Fawcett was awarded an OBE for services to the Arts in the Queen’s 2010 New Year Honours list.
Posted on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 under Press Theatre Press