The Flamenco Festival returns to Sadler’s Wells this summer for its 19th edition, with seven UK premieres and thrilling performances from flamenco luminaries including Rocío Molina and Eva Yerbabuena, and a programme of four works from Ballet Nacional de España.
London City Ballet and National Ballet of Canada perform mixed bills on the Sadler’s Wells stage. London City Ballet, a former resident company of Sadler’s Wells, makes its long-awaited return, with Alina Cojocaru appearing as a guest artist in a programme that includes pieces by Kenneth MacMillan, Ashley Page, Arielle Smith and London City Ballet’s Artistic Director, Christopher Marney. The National Ballet of Canada performs work by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Crystal Pite, alongside fellow Canadian choreographers Emma Portner and James Kudelka.
Sadler’s Wells’ West End venue the Peacock Theatre welcomes music performances from The Opera Locos, presenting a comedy musical mashup for opera fans and novices; and A Night with Janis Joplin, honouring the legendary queen of rock and roll and her musical influences. STORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation is a spectacular show from France’s Got Talent finalists RB Dance Company that brings together urban jazz, tap dance and percussion.
And finally, start planning this year’s festive treat, as New Adventures presents a stunning revival of Matthew Bourne’s multi-award-winning Swan Lake at Sadler’s Wells; and the much-loved The Snowman returns to the Peacock Theatre to delight young audiences.
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