Press Release: A season of dance for all this spring at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

[Jan McNulty]

 

For Immediate Release

29 January 2018

 

A season of dance for all this spring at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

2Faced Dance Company, DeNada Dance Theatre – April

Motionhouse – May

Richard Chappell Dance – June

 

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds has announced an exhilarating new season of dance, offering something for everyone throughout spring 2018. Families can enjoy a magical new production for children from 2Faced Dance Company, whilst DeNada Dance Theatre, Motionhouse and Richard Chappell Dance bring a varied and compellingprogramme of new dance to the city.

 

2Faced Dance Company returns to Leeds with What The Moon Saw during the Easter holidays from 4 – 7 April 2018. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting story, this family show combines dance and circus to tell the magical tale of Jack and his night time adventures with The Moon. Designed to be short, charming and interactive, this is a perfect production for little ones and their families to enjoy together.

 

On 14 April 2018 DeNada Dance Theatre presents a powerful evening of dance in TORO – Beauty and the Bull. Nominated for Best Independent Company at the National Dance Awards 2016, DeNada have raged onto the UK dance scene with unique and sensual productions. This darkly comic and innovative take on the Beauty and the Beast fairytaleis no exception. Set in a dystopian South America, this production contains scenes of a strong sexual nature and deals boldly with themes of eroticism and dark humour. 

 

Acclaimed company Motionhouse performs new dance-circus show Charge on 4 May 2018. Combining dance, acrobatics and digital projections, this multi-media production is inspired by the incredible role of electricity in the human body. Guaranteed to exhilarate and thrill, Charge is an electrifying fusion of art and science brought together onto onestage.  

 

On 6 June 2018 Richard Chappell Dance presents At the end we begin, their debut performance at the theatre. This dynamic programme takes inspiration from T.S. Eliot’s classic poetry series Four Quartets, exhibiting a blend of classical ballet, martial arts and improvisation to display four emotionally fuelled quartets of dance, all accompanied by a new score of cello, piano and electronics. 

 

In addition, Northern Ballet and Partners will host Expressions on 11 and 12 July 2018. This platform showcases dance from inclusive professional and community groups, and this year will welcome record-breaking company Casson & Friends alongside exciting work from groups across the UK and beyond. More information on these performances will be available soon, see theatreleeds.com for updates.

 

The season will also host performances from graduate dance companies Encore Dance Company and Ballet Central on 26 and 29 April 2018 respectively, showcasing the rising stars of dance in works by world-renowned choreographers. 

 

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre’s spring season is an unmissable opportunity to see high quality dance at great value, performed in a local intimate setting. A season multi-buy offer is also available. Tickets can be booked online at theatreleeds.com, by calling the Box Office on 0113 220 8008 or in person at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA. 

 

 

 

Listings  

4 – 7 April 2018

2Faced Dance Company

What The Moon Saw

Performances 2.00pm (Wed)

11.00am & 2.00pm (Thu – Sat) 

Tickets £6.50 & Children £5.00

 

14 April 2018
DeNada Dance Theatre

TORO – Beauty and the Bull
Performance 7.30pm
Tickets £12.50

Age recommendation: 14+

 

26 April 2018
Encore Dance Company

2018 Graduate Tour
Performance 7.30pm
Tickets £15.00 & Concessions £13.00

 

29 April 2018
Ballet Central

2018 Tour
Performance 7.30pm
Tickets £13.50 & Concessions £11.00

 

4 May 2018

Motionhouse

Charge

Performance 7.30pm

Tickets £15.00

 

6 June 2018

Richard Chappell Dance

At the end we begin

Performance 7.30pm

Tickets £12.50

 

11 & 12 July 2018

Northern Ballet and Partners

Expressions

Performances 7.00pm

1.00pm matinée (Thu only)

Tickets £3.00

On sale soon

 

Notes to Editors

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is an intimate, 230 seat studio theatre situated inside the stunning home of Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre on Quarry Hill, Leeds. As a receiving dance house the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is dedicated to bringing quality dance to audiences in Leeds at incredible value. With seasonal programmes from touring ballet and contemporary dance companies, as well as Northern Ballet’s annual productions for children, the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre provides an accessible cultural experience for all in the heart of the city centre.

For more details about the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, show dates and booking information, please visit theatreleeds.com

Image: Charge by Motionhouse, photo Chris Nash.