BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet visits Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre on May 9 and 10.
Their breathtaking programme features works by two of the greats of British ballet, Sir Frederick Ashton and Sir Kenneth MacMillan, alongside an exciting new work from up and coming choreographer Alexander Whitley, all performed to live music from members of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
Les Rendezvous was a huge hit when it was first performed in 1933,and was the first ballet in which Ashton concentrated on pure technique. Loosely based on a group of friends meeting up in a park, the ballet gives the whole cast the chance to show off their talent.
Kin is an exciting new ballet from former Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer, Alexander Whitley and is set to music by young American composer Phil Kline.
Elite Syncopations bursts into life as dancers in brilliantly coloured costumes gather for a dance competition in one of Kenneth MacMillan’s best-loved creations. A rag-time band play old favourites to accompany a string of sketches, as each dancer at the competition takes their turn.
Friday and Saturday at 7.45pm with a Saturday matinee at 2pm. everymantheatre.org.uk
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