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Double Bill

Ballet Black On Film

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Ballet Black: Then or Now. Photo by Bill Cooper

Thrilling and imaginative dance from the hugely popular Ballet Black. This made-for-film adaptation of their acclaimed double bill is full of lyrical contrasts and beautiful movement. 

Ballet Black Artistic Director Cassa Pancho presents two original works: The Royal Ballet’s Olivier Award-winning choreographer Will Tuckett's Then Or Now blends classical ballet, music and the poetry of Adrienne Rich to ask the question: in times like these, where do we belong? Olivier-award winning Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, an exciting and energetic work infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the company dancers' voices.

Ballet Black is transforming the dance landscape by giving a platform to artists of Black and Asian descent as well as to new and established choreographic voices whose unexpected stories and themes come from the heart to resonate with modern audiences. The Waiting Game was filmed on the Barbican Theatre stage.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Theatre and Dance autumn 2021

Running time: 1 hour, 13 mins

Age guidance: 7+

From the moment your purchase goes through, you’ll have 48 hours to start viewing and finish your film. This rental is only available in the UK.

Access: Closed captioning is available

Presented and co-commissioned by the Barbican 

Creative team

Mthuthuzeli November, Will Tuckett Choreography
Nauris Buksevic, Roswitha Chester Film directors
Peter Todd, Yukiko Tsukamoto Costume design
David Plater Lighting

Dancers

José Alves
Isabela Coracy
Alexander Fadayiro
Sayaka Ichikawa
Marie Astrid Mence
Mthuthuzeli November
Cira Robinson
Ebony Thomas

Reviews

‘A spellbinding double bill‘
The Guardian on Ballet Black's Double Bill (2021)
‘Ambitious, atmospheric work‘
Guardian on Ballet Black’s Triple Bill (2019)
‘Showcases versatility and precision … gorgeous‘
List on Ballet Black’s Triple Bill (2019)

Discover

three ballet black dancers

Listen: 'Then or Now' - Adrienne Rich - a poem-score for Ballet Black

A special edition of The Poetry Exchange podcast featuring the score from Ballet Black’s new piece, Then or Now, choreographed by William Tuckett.

How to watch

This film will be available to rent between Mon 22—Sun 28 Nov
 
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4.    Start watching your video. From purchase, you have 48 hours to start and finish watching the film. Enjoy! 

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