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Cycles

Boy Blue

— ,Barbican Theatre
Two hands reach towards each other towards a swirling black circle with the word 'cycles' in the middle

The Olivier award-winning dance theatre company returns with a world premiere that celebrates change and the beauty of perpetual motion.

Cycles is movement at its most fluid, distilled and skilled. Resolute and unapologetic, Boy Blue's latest production is a tenacious exploration of hip hop dance in all its forms. Experience the connection between the movement on stage and the rhythm, groove and bounce of the music, as nine powerful dancers fill the space in what feels like unending motion.

Founded by Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante and Kenrick ‘H2O’ Sandy, the company – a Barbican Artistic Associate – has earned critical acclaim and Olivier Award nominations for their work. They have wowed audiences from New York to Taiwan and recently co-created the smash hit Free Your Mind in Manchester.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Theatre and Dance Winter 2024 Young Barbican

Running time: Approximately 90 minutes, including interval

Age guidance: 12+

Members pre-show talk
Thu 2 May, Theatre
Learn more about Boy Blue with Co-founder Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante. Free for Members and Young Barbican. 

Post-show talk
Fri 3 May, Theatre 
Free to same-day ticket holders. 

Audio described performance
Thu 2 May, 7.45pm
Audio described by Caroline Burn.
Touch Tour at 6.30pm.
Take a look at our Accessible Events page to find out more about the accessibility of our venues.

 

Commissioned by Barbican, London and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Produced by Boy Blue
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Creative team

Michael 'Mikey J' Asante Concept and Composition
Kenrick 'H2O' Sandy Choreography
Jade Hackett Associate Choreographer
Lee Curran Lighting Designer
Matthew Josephs Costume Designer
Nathaniel Impraim-Jones Rehearsal Director
Clancy Flynn Lighting Manager 1
Matthew Carnazza Lighting Manager 2
Jon Beattie Sound Manager
Andy Downie Production Manager
Phoebe Francis Company Stage Manager

Performers

Jimmy Allan
Nicey Belgrave
Tanaka Bingwa
Gabija Čepelytė
Paris Crossley
Evion Hackett
Kyron ‘Nykro’ Jake
Kelsey ‘Hydro’ Miller
Corey Owens

Ticket prices

Members and Members Plus enjoy 20% off ticket prices for this show.  

No booking fee. Subject to availability.  

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Corporate Members enjoy discounted ticket prices to this performance.   

2 tickets max per booking. Subject to availability. 

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£15

Wheelchair spaces, free companion seats may now be booked online.    
Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.    

Booking a wheelchair space:
Select a seat displaying the wheelchair user icon and then select wheelchair user ticket type. The ticket will be priced at the lowest price for that event. If you need an essential companion, please select the E icon next to the wheelchair space you have selected.    

Booking essential companion tickets:
Please select at least two tickets and one of them will be automatically discounted to zero in the basket.    

Booking British Sign Language or Captioned Seats:
Select seats in the area appropriate to your needs.    

Groups   
Groups can book at a 20% discount, subject to availability. Contact [email protected] to make a group booking.   

Schools  
£12*, subject to availability.

*If you are a teacher or group leader planning a trip, you can receive up to £300 towards the cost of a visit to a wide variety of inspiring venues managed by the City of London Corporation. Find out more.

*Excludes £4 booking fee
Ticket prices for this performance may be adjusted over time in response to demand

Reviews

‘The synchronized movement [will] thrill you to the core‘
The Scotsman on Blak Whyte Gray
‘Exhilarating... a testament to the power of collective movement ‘
The Stage on A Night with Boy Blue

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