Jan McNulty Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Leeds Playhouse has today finally announced that Northern Ballet's Great Gatsby, scheduled for 03-12 September 2020 has been postponed. Apparently theatre and company are trying to organise dates for the Spring. At least we (sort of) know where we stand now! For Northern Ballet that means that the only possible dates left for 2020 are in December if the company can agree with the theatre an alternative existing production for the now postponed Merlin. If that season cannot go ahead in some form then Northern Ballet had their gala (with guests) on 4th January and the premiere of Geisha on 14th March full stop. I feel so sad for the company and for their loyal audiences and indeed for everyone desperately wanting to perform or watch a performance again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 From the struggling STAGE: Sadler’s Wells has extended its closure until January 2021, cancelling all Christmas performances across its three spaces. Neither Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, which was due to run at Sadler’s Wells’ north London home, and Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s The Snowman, scheduled to play the Peacock Theatre in the West End, will go ahead this year as a result of the ongoing closure. Bourne’s company, New Adventures, has confirmed that alongside the Nutcracker! dates at Sadler’s Wells, the production’s national tour for 2020/21 has been postponed until next year. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Also, ENB's premiere of Akram Khan's Creature (re-scheduled for this coming November) has now been moved to the autumn of 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Birmingham have lost their Autumn date as Sadler's Wells too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 This must be so frustrating for the companies, as well as for the venues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 A total disaster all round, in most sectors of our economies and our lives. This will take years to recover from...those who are lucky enough to recover, that is. And all so unnecessary. One of the saddest things I have ever seen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 The official press release from Sadler's Wells: 14 August 2020 Media Update - Autumn and Christmas Show Cancellations at Sadler's Wells We are very sorry to inform you that due to the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we have had to extend our current period of closure until January 2021. This affects all forthcoming performances across our three theatre spaces - Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio and Peacock Theatre. This means that all shows scheduled from 11 November 2020 to 24 January 2021, including our festive season featuring New Adventures production of Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! and Birmingham Rep’s The Snowman, will sadly not go ahead. The full list of productions impacted by this announcement also includes English National Ballet’s Creature, Eva Recacha’s Aftermath, Alexander Whitley's Overflow and BalletBoyz’s Deluxe, all of which had previously been rescheduled from their original performance slots in our Spring 2020 season: English National Ballet, Akram Khan’s Creature at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, 11-15 Nov 2020 Eva Recacha, Aftermath at Lilian Baylis Studio, 12-13 Nov 2020 Alexander Whitley Dance Company, Overflow at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, 18-19 Nov 2020 Birmingham Repertory Theatre, The Snowman at Peacock Theatre, 21 Nov 2020 - 3 Jan 2021 BalletBoyz, Deluxe at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, 26-28 Nov 2020 Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, 8 Dec 2020 - 24 Jan 2021 Despite recent announcements confirming rescue packages for arts organisations including Sadler’s Wells, and the initial reopening of public spaces, we are not yet able to welcome audiences to our theatres. Our original programme was not created with social distancing restrictions in place, for artists or audience members, and the UK government’s confirmation that social distancing guidelines will not be reviewed until November means that there is not enough lead time to safely rehearse and stage these productions for audiences to enjoy in their currently scheduled slots. Looking ahead, we are pleased to confirm that New Adventures production of Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! and The Snowman are rescheduled to go ahead next year instead, postponed until the 2021/22 festive season. Further, English National Ballet is rescheduled to present Akram Khans’ Creature at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in September 2021. We are also reimagining how we can present live and digital work in ways allowed by evolving social distancing requirements and will details of forthcoming activity as soon as is possible. We are continually reviewing the current situation and will reopen at the first point that we are confident we can deliver performances with artist, audience and colleague safety and comfort as our priority. Artistic Director & CEO of Sadler’s Wells Alistair Spalding said today: 'It is with great sadness that we announce today that all of our performances scheduled until 24 January 2021 cannot go ahead as planned. This includes productions from our regular festive season visitors, New Adventures with a new version of Matthew Bourne’s brilliant Nutcracker!, and Birmingham Rep's family classic The Snowman. We have worked very closely with all of the artists and companies in our programme to avoid this outcome and go ahead as planned, however continuing uncertainty surrounding coronavirus restrictions has forced us to make this decision, with artist, audience and colleague safety at its core. I share the feeling of deep disappointment felt by our community of innovative artists, dedicated colleagues, and loyal audiences. The impact of the global pandemic has been devastating for the arts-- for organisations like ours, as well as the many companies, freelancers and casual staff whose talent and skill is central to putting world class dance on stage and welcoming audiences to share that experience. We can't wait to welcome you all back to Sadler’s Wells’ theatres, and are working hard to do so as soon as we’re sure that we can deliver quality performances with the safety and health of all as our top priority.' Press Contact: Liz Wallace, Senior Press Manager liz.wallace@sadlerswells.com / 07708 795 320-ENDS- Notes to Editors Production cancellations and theatre closure All shows in our London theatres – Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio and Peacock Theatre – have been cancelled from Monday 16 March 2020 – 24 January 2020. Some of Sadler’s Wells’ touring productions are also affected by international closures and travel disruptions. A first round of cancellations took place with our closure on 16 March, followed by a second round on 28 May, with closure was extended to 1 September. On 28 July, this closure was extended until 10 November, with all scheduled performances cancelled until that point. New dates for productions postponed announced today include: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! will run in its rescheduled slot from 7 December 2021 through to 30 January 2022 at Sadler’s Wells Theatre The Snowman will be at Peacock Theatre from 20 November 2021 to 2 January 2022 in its rescheduled slot. English National Ballet’s Creature is being rescheduled for September 2021, with exact dates to be confirmed in future All other upcoming performances at Sadler’s Wells theatres from 24 January onwards are still scheduled to take place as planned. However, this is subject to change, depending on developments and further updates and advice from the UK government. It has been our priority to work with the artists and companies affected by the cancellations in order to present cancelled productions in the future. We are now trying to reschedule where possible other performances originally scheduled for autumn 2020, into 2021 where possible. We will inform audiences and media as soon as is possible about further confirmed new dates. About Sadler’s Wells Sadler's Wells is a world-leading dance organisation, committed to producing, commissioning and presenting new works and to bringing the best domestic and international dance to UK and worldwide audiences. Under the Artistic Directorship of Alistair Spalding, the theatre’s acclaimed year-round programme spans dance of every kind, from contemporary to flamenco, Bollywood to ballet, salsa to street dance and tango to tap. Audiences of over half a million come to Sadler’s Wells’ three London theatres each year, with many more enjoying its touring productions at venues across the UK and around the world and accessing its content through its Digital Stage. Sadler's Wells commissions, produces and presents more dance than any other theatre in the world, embracing the popular and the unknown. Since 2005, it has helped to bring over 180 new dance works to the stage, many of them involving its 16 Associate Artists, three Resident Companies and four Associate Companies – the most exciting talents working in dance today. These include Russell Maliphant’s multi award-winning production PUSH with Sylvie Guillem; Crystal Pite’s Polaris with Thomas Adès; Gravity Fatigue, directed by fashion designer Hussein Chalayan; Sutra by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and sculptor Antony Gormley; Michael Keegan-Dolan’s Swan Lake/ Loch na hEala; productions by Carlos Acosta’s company Acosta Danza; Natalia Osipova’s PureDance; Botis Seva’s BLKDOG and William Forsythe’s A Quiet Evening of Dance. Sadler’s Wells own productions have toured to some of the most prestigious theatres and festivals around the world, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival in New York, and the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing. Sadler’s Wells also nurtures the next generation of talent through a range of artist development initiatives including its New Wave Associates programmes, its Wild Card initiative and the National Youth Dance Company. A further 30,000 individuals take part in its learning and engagement programmes each year. During the Covid-19 crisis, Sadler’s Wells has continued to connect with global audiences through its Digital Stage, an online programme of performances and workshops for people to watch at home. Sadler’s Wells is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and currently receives approximately 10% of its revenue from Arts Council England. www.sadlerswells.com Sadler’s Wells social media handles: Facebook: @SadlersWells Twitter: @Sadlers_Wells Instagram: @sadlers_wells YouTube: Sadler’s Wells Theatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Wall Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Sim said: A total disaster all round, in most sectors of our economies and our lives. This will take years to recover from...those who are lucky enough to recover, that is. And all so unnecessary. One of the saddest things I have ever seen. Life (as we knew it) altering certainly. I pray only that SOME good might come out of this. Surely it MUST .... SOMEHOW. Or am I just being idiotic? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Bruce Wall said: Life (as we knew it) altering certainly. I pray only that SOME good might come out of this. Surely it MUST .... SOMEHOW. Or am I just being idiotic? Ditto Bruce. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Scottish Ballet has rescheduled The Nutcracker to next winter: https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/articles/rescheduling-of-our-2020-season?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Rescheduling_Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Newcombe Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I was most heartened when the news that the Maryinsky had started performances Earlier this month with social distancing, face masks etc. Sadly they now have 30 dancers who have tested Covid positive and have been forced to suspend performances again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I've received an email from Leeds Grand Theatre. It's not really a surprise, but sad, that Northern Ballet's Swan Lake due to be performed in March has now been postponed. Good Afternoon, As a booker of Northern Ballet's Swan Lake at Leeds Grand Theatre from Thu 4 - Sat 13 March 2021, we regret to inform you, that due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, these dates have been postponed. We are working closely with Northern Ballet to find alternative dates and will contact you again once we have any news. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 More depressing news filtering out (depressing for the companies and for us watchers): BRB's Cinderella has disappeared from The Lowry website and a friend from Birmingham has just told me she has been contacted by the Birmingham Hippodrome to say that the season there (which had already been put back to April) has been cancelled too. Another friend contacted me to say that Northern Ballet's week in Nottingham in May has been cancelled. They are due at The Lowry the week after and although Swan Lake is still showing it cannot now be booked. I hate to say it but it looks like the Spring seasons have gone for both companies. I feel so very sad for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Scottish Ballet's spring tour of Swan Lake has also been cancelled. https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/articles/swan-lake-cancellation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I'd expected to see a public announcement of that a few days ago - wonder what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 hours ago, alison said: I'd expected to see a public announcement of that a few days ago - wonder what happened? I found it as a news item on the website. PRs are somewhat hit and miss at the moment. I assume most of the admin staff are wfh or furloughed which must make it more difficult. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulcinella Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Not ballet but opera. Welsh National Opera has had to cancel it's spring season. "Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated restrictions, we have regretfully taken the decision to cancel our Spring 2021 Season. Please visit our website for the latest information. All of us at WNO are looking forward to a time when we can see you all again at a theatre or concert hall and in the meantime we hope that you all stay safe and well. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 20/01/2021 at 21:32, Jan McNulty said: Another friend contacted me to say that Northern Ballet's week in Nottingham in May has been cancelled. They are due at The Lowry the week after and although Swan Lake is still showing it cannot now be booked. I spoke too soon about Northern Ballet. Tickets for Leeds (March dates only cancelled a week ago) are now on sale for May. Dates for Sheffield will go on sale in a couple of weeks for Dangerous Liaisons in June. Let's hope these performances can go ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trog Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 An email tells me that BRBs Cinderella (Wed 31 Mar - Sat 10 Apr 2021) has been cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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