English National Ballet - R:Evolution Tickets
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English National Ballet - R:Evolution Tickets

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English National Ballet - R:Evolution Tickets

About English National Ballet - R:Evolution

George Balanchine revolutionised ballet, combining speed, precision and a new dynamism to create the neo-classical style. In 1947 in New York, he premiered Theme & Variations, set to music by Tchaikovsky. Since then, this showstopper for 13 couples has lost none of its wow factor. Think gorgeous tutus, fiendish steps and a dazzling finale.

That same year, in the same city, Martha Graham created Errand into the Maze. The visceral, rarely performed duet, based on the raw drama of Greek mythology, encapsulates her unique point of view. Graham changed dance forever, becoming one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

Drawing inspiration from both these visionaries, William Forsythe has been pushing ballet to its limits for decades – and continues to do so. His choreography always surprises, as in his signature piece, Herman Schmerman (Quintet). Originally choreographed in 1992 for New York City Ballet (the Company founded by Balanchine himself), the work allows the dancers to let rip, to delirious effect.

Fast forward to today, David Dawson continues to evolve the language of ballet creating works that are extremely physical and emotional. Four Last Songs, from 2023, epitomises this. Underneath a glimpse of the heavens above, 12 dancers unite in Dawson’s poetic style to Strauss’s poignant song cycle, ushering in a feeling of serenity and the sublime.

The music for three of the works – by Tchaikovsky, Menotti and R. Strauss – will be performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, with Madeleine Pierard singing Strauss’s masterwork.

Audio Described:

  • Saturday, 11th October, 2:30pm (with touch tour)

Run time

2hr 5min. Incl. 2 intervals.

Categories

Ballet, Off West End

Age

Under 5s may not be admitted.

Start date

1st October, 2025

End date

11th October, 2025

Venue

Sadler's Wells

Rosebery Avenue, London, UK, EC1R 4TN

Directions

Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: King's Cross St Pancras
Bus numbers: Rosebery Avenue 19, 38, 341. Upper Street 4, 43, 56, 153. Pentonville Road 30, 205, 214, 394, 476
Night bus numbers: Rosebery Avenue N19, N38, N41, 341. Upper Street 43. Pentonville Road 205, 214, N73
Car park: Bowling Green Lane (8mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Upper St towards the City Road crossroads. Continue straight and turn right into Rosebery Avenue, where the theatre is 100m down on the right.

Show schedule

Day of weekMatineeEvening
Monday--
Tuesday-7:30 PM
Wednesday-7:30 PM
Thursday-7:30 PM
Friday-7:30 PM
Saturday2:30 PM7:30 PM
Sunday--

Frequently asked questions

What is English National Ballet - R:Evolution about?

Four visionary creators. Decades of innovation. A breadth of emotions. 

What is the length of English National Ballet - R:Evolution?

English National Ballet - R:Evolution is 2hr 5min. Incl. 2 intervals.

Where is English National Ballet - R:Evolution?

Sadler's Wells.

What's the price for English National Ballet - R:Evolution tickets?

The price for tickets to English National Ballet - R:Evolution starts at £19.

How old do children need to be to see English National Ballet - R:Evolution?

Under 5s may not be admitted.

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