William Forsythe
Choreography, Stage Design and Lighting Design
The Forsythe Programme
London
Thu 10 - Sat 19 Apr 2025
Sadler's Wells, London
Booking opens Autumn 2024
A world premiere and two classics by William Forsythe
“Absolute joy”. “First time I’ve danced in my seat at the ballet!”. “I will carry the bounce in my step and smile on my face for a long time”. “The minute it ended I wanted it to start again”. In 2022, William Forsythe’s Playlist (EP) brought the house down.
Following an acclaimed run, the exhilarating piece is back to bring pure happiness into our lives! Combining ballet classicism and athleticism with the music of Barry White, Natalie Cole, Khalid and more, it will leave you “tipsy with delight” (Financial Times) and “cheering and breathless with joy” (The Observer). What’s not to like?
This special celebration will also include the Company premiere of an existing work by Forsythe, as well as the world premiere of a brand new piece by the master choreographer. Full details to be announced.
Tickets will go on sale in Autumn 2024. Become a Friend of English National Ballet to enjoy priority booking and discounts (T&Cs apply).
Main image dancer: Erik Woolhouse. Photo © Jason Bell. Creative Direction: Charlotte Wilkinson Studio.
CREATIVE TEAM
New Suite
Yumiko Takeshima
Costume Design
Stefanie Arndt
Stager
Noah Gelber
Stager
New Work
William Forsythe
Choreography and Stage Design
Tanja Rühl
Lighting Design
Ayman Harper
Assistant to the Choreographer
Playlist (EP)
William Forsythe
Choreography, Stage Design, Costume Design: William Forsythe
Tanja Rühl
Lighting Design
Reviews
“Classical bravura matched with pop songs”
Financial Times on Playlist (EP)
Music
New Suite
George Friedrich Händel
Luciano Berio
Johann Sebastian Bach
New Work
Sergei Prokofiev (Piano concerto number 3 in C major Opus 26; 2nd movement: “Tema con Variazioni”)
Playlist (EP)
Peven Everett – Surely Shorty
ABRA – VEGAS
Lion Babe – Impossible (Jax Jones remix)
Khalid – Location
Barry White – Sha La La Means I love You
Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Credits
Principal Benefactor
The Wigoder Family Foundation
