SIZE OF COMPANY
170 full company on the road including orchestra, 110 without
SCALE OF VENUE
Middle- to large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Director
David Bintley CBE
Chief Executive
Christopher Baron
Finance Director
Anna Williams ACA
Assistant Director
Desmond Kelly
Director of Learning
Pearl Chesterman
Technical Director
Paul Grace
Press and PR Manager
Angela Hughes
Marketing Manager
Sam Eaves
ARTISTIC POLICY
Birmingham Royal Ballet aims to be one of the world’s leading large-scale international dance companies; promoting outstanding creativity and artistic excellence, being a model of good management practice, serving a global range of constituencies and communities, maximising arts development opportunities and increasing understanding of the cultural and social importance of the arts.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Peerlessly danced… this is one of the most sophisticated evenings of dance I have ever attended... this programme is unmissable…’ The Observer (Stravinsky! A Celebration)
‘Birmingham Royal Ballet is in sensational form for this salute to Stravinsky…’ The Independent
‘Poetry in Motion, hugely enjoyable…not to be missed.’ Sunday Express (Cyrano)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Edward II David Bintley’s interpretation of Christopher Marlowe’s dark epic is set during a scandalous and merciless era of English history. Evocations of cruel medieval England are created by John McCabe's score, which counterpoints Peter J. Davison's monumental sets. These are reinforced by renowned fashion designer Jasper Conran's lavish and licentious leather costumes. (140 mins with interval.)
Strictly Dancing This programme explores the three strands of Birmingham Royal Ballet's work: the 19th-century classical tradition, the company’s unique 20th century heritage and modern ballet's creative force. (155 mins with 2 intervals.)
The Nutcracker Magical transformation is at the heart of Peter Wright's award-winning production, which captures the splendours of a Victorian Christmas before transporting the audience into a land of enchanting fantasy. (125 mins.)
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
Giselle Lovestruck A revival of David Bintley and Galina Samsova's 1999 production. (120 mins with interval)
Beauty and The Beast This classic fairytale of passion and prejudice choreographed by David Bintley. (130 mins with interval)
Swan Lake Peter Wright's and Galina Samsova's production has thrilled audiences around the world, breathing new life into the choreography of the two great creators of Russian ballet, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. (130 mins with interval.)
WRAP-AROUND
Lecture demonstrations, talks and post-performance discussions for both professionals and amateurs (all ages) and innovative education projects such as Dance Track, which aims to find and nurture dance potential from the local community. The company is also responsible for Freefall Dance Company which provides opportunities for dancers of school-leaving age with severe learning disabilities.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 USA (The Sleeping Beauty)
2006 Hong Kong (Beauty and the Beast)
2005 Germany (Ashton Mixed Programme)
TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request
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