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Now in their 21st year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black is excited to present award-winning choreographers, Will Tuckett and Mthuthuzeli November, in a double bill of new and original work in BALLET BLACK: PIONEERS.
Will Tuckett's Then Or Now, originally created in 2020, blends classical ballet, music and the poetry of Adrienne Rich to ask the question: in times like these, where do we each belong?
“…the piece feels above all like a call for respect across any and all divides.” The Telegraph, 2021
The second piece on the bill is devised by award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November. NINA: By Whatever Means, is inspired by the artistry and activism of Nina Simone. November weaves a skilful picture of Simone’s turbulent and influential life to take us on an emotional and empowering journey.
Runtime: 95 minutes approx. (including interval)
Concessions:
Under 17s: 50% off Band A & Band B, £10 Band C
17-25: £12.50 Band A & Band B, £10 Band C
Click here for details about companion/carer tickets
School Group Rates (Mon-Thurs performances only)
Newham Schools: £9
East London Schools: £10
All Other Schools: £12.50
Group Rate
If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.
Booking Enquiries
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.
THEN OR NOW
Choreographer Will Tuckett
Costume Design Yukiko Tsukamoto
Poetry Adrienne Rich (1929-2012)
Director of Poetry Fiona L Bennett
Poetry Recordings Hafsah Aneela Bashir, Natasha Gordon, Michael Shaeffer
Music Passacaglia for solo violin (1676): composed by Heinrich Franz von Biber (1644-1704) & Daniel Pioro. Recording by Daniel Pioro
Cast
José Alves
Isabela Coracy
Alexander Fadayiro
Taraja Hudson
Sayaka Ichikawa
Mthuthuzeli November
Helga Paris-Morales
Ebony Thomas
NINA: BY WHATEVER MEANS
Choreography & Direction Mthuthuzeli November
Lighting Design David Plater
Costume Design Jessica Cabassa
Composers Mandisi Dyantyis, Mthuthuzeli November, Nina Simone (1954-2002). Featuring the voices of the Zolani Youth Choir
Cast
José Alves
Isabela Coracy
Alexander Fadayiro
Taraja Hudson
Sayaka Ichikawa
Rosanna Lindsey
Helga Paris-Morales
Ebony Thomas
Website image: Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black for NINA: By Whatever Means. (L-R) Helga Paris Morales, Sayaka Ichikawa, Isabela Coracy, Rosanna Lindsey & Taraja Hudson. Photographed by Nick Guttridge.
Trailer
NINA: behind the scenes
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