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Northern Ballet Cleopatra ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical One of the UK's foremost dance companies, Northern Ballet is renowned for bringing together the dramatic and the classical in its award-winning repertoire. This spring they continue that tradition with a gripping new production, Cleopatra. An enduring icon of the ancient world, Cleopatra was a mother, lover and queen who overturned convention and changed the course of history. This full-length ballet is a must-see from Northern Ballet's Artistic Director, David Nixon OBE and features a specially composed score by Claude-Michel Schonberg (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables), played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia. With over 40 years of dance making, Northern Ballet have collected an impressive array of accolades and nominations including the audience award at the Critics' Circle Awards for three successive years and Oliver award nominations for The Three Musketeers and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Rambert Dance Company Mixed ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical In 2011, Rambert Dance Company celebrates 85 years at the heart of British dance, producing and touring some of the UK's most iconic and memorable dance experiences. This May, audiences have a rare opportunity to enjoy the work of American choreographer, Paul Taylor, described by Martha Graham as the 'naughty boy' of dance. A tribute to love and relationships, Roses was first created in 1985 and is set to music by Richard Wagner and Heinrich Baermann. The sensational Rambert dancers and orchestra also perform the London premiere of Monolith, by Tim Rushton, currently artistic director for Danish Dance Theatre. Admired for taking risks in his choreography, pushing vocabulary and choreographic craft to extremes, Monolith is Rushton's debut work for Rambert. The final piece in this diverse triple bill is the return of Henrietta Horn's witty and sparkling revue, Cardoon Club. All three works will be played live by the Rambert Orchestra. Evening Performances: Paul Taylor - Roses (UK revival premiere) Tim Rushton - Monolith (London premiere) Henrietta Horn - Cardoon Club Saturday Matinee: Paul Taylor's - Roses Henrietta Horn's - Cardoon Club

Les Ballets C De La B Gardenia ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical Following a successful European tour, the critically acclaimed Gardenia by leading contemporary dance collective, les ballets C de la B comes to Sadler's Wells for a limited run. Inspired by the penetrating film Yo soy asi, in which the closing of a transvestite cabaret in Barcelona reveals the private lives of a memorable group of aging artists, Gardenia is a collaboration between transvestite actress Vanessa Van Durme, directors Alain Platel and Frank Van Laecke, and composer Steven Prengels. In the most intimate of tales, this unique show goes deep into the turbulent lives of nine people; seven older individuals navigating the zone between masculine and feminine, and a younger man and 'real' woman. Each carries their own intriguing story, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious. Based on the real experiences of the cast, Gardenia indulges the human instinct for voyeurism in a visual show that harmonises dance, song and the arresting contemporary music of Steven Prengels. Recommended age 12 years +

Mirror And Music ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical A cult figure in Japan, Saburo Teshigawara began his career in Tokyo in 1981 after studying the unusual combination of plastic arts and classical ballet. In 1985 he formed his own company, KARAS, with Kei Miyata and started creating group choreographies alongside other visual art works. With KARAS he has performed in major cities all over the world and has been commissioned by many international ballet companies (Frankfurt Ballet, Paris Opera, Nederland Dans Theater). He returns to Sadler's Wells with his company's newest work, Mirror and Music. Danced by a cast of eight, with a fascinating solo performed by Teshigawara himself, Mirror and Music explores the simultaneously tangible and intangible nature of music and the reflection we see when we look into the mirror. Characteristically, this production features choreography, set, costume and truly stunning lighting design all by Teshigawara. This is an opportunity to see a modern-day master of stage beauty at work.

Jasmin Vardimon Yesterday ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical In celebration of the company's tenth anniversary, Yesterday is a retrospective new work featuring some of the most breathtaking duets, striking solos and iconic moments selected from the company's repertoire, reprised with new choreography. Contrasting flashes of daring athleticism with moments of touching beauty, Yesterday interweaves scenes of intimate and vulnerable tenderness with provocative and playful choreography, remaining as stirring and socially relevant as ever. Contains some nudity

Sol Pico Dance Company El Llac ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical Catalan dance phenomenon Sol Pico and her multi award-winning company make their first visit to Sadler's Wells with El Llac de les Mosques (The Lake of the Flies), a piece that explores the choices we all face in middle age through the medium of a rock 'n' roll concert. With an exceptional live band playing everything from blues to flamenco and heavy rock, Sol Pico presents her own take on getting older - ignore the clock, enjoy the journey and do all the things you've always wanted to. Accompanied by one male dancer and an actor, the result is an impassioned, dynamic, and at times surreal display of dance with her trademark injection of black humour. Sol Pico is one of Spain's leading contemporary dance makers. She founded her company in 1993, has created more than 20 shows and won numerous awards including the prestigious Premio Nacional de Danza of the Generalitat of Catalunya. El Llac de les Mosques is part of this season's focus on Catalan dance.Recommended age: 12 years +

Hofesh Shechter Political ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical Political Mother was declared an 'audio visual marvel' by critics after its run at Sadler's Wells in 2010. Now it returns, specially revamped for over 30 performers. In 2009 Shechter reworked his acclaimed programme Uprising/In Your Rooms into a musical feast of percussion and strings, creating an unforgettable dance 'gig'. Now, Political Mother gets the same treatment. Bringing the atmosphere of a rock concert, and brimming with the gritty and emotional complexity of Shechter's extraordinary dance work, Political Mother - The Choreographer's Cut gives audiences an experience like no other. It will be performed with a live band of over 20 musicians alongside the 12 dancers of the Hofesh Shechter Company. Award-winning Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Hofesh Shechter has become one of the UK's most celebrated young artists since his first performances here in 2007. His work has been seen at the Roundhouse, Latitude Festival and on the opening credits of Channel 4's Skins.Recommended age 14 years +

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