Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre What's On Feb - June 2013

What’s On

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Feb – June 2013

saturday 09 – sunday 10 March

How to bookOnline Visit us online at theatreleeds.comwhere you can pick your own seats and have your tickets sent straight to your inbox.

By Phone0113 220 8008 In personVisit us at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA.

Opening hoursWe are open for telephone and in person bookings from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.

These opening hours are subject to change and may vary at certain times of the year. If you are unsure please check in advance.

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What’s On?

Northern Ballet - Mixed Programme

Joss Arnott Dance - The Dark Angel

Ballet Central - 2013 Tour

SAA-uk - Vidya - An Evening of Indian Classical Dance

Levantes Dance Theatre - Two Peas Without a Pod

National Dance Company Wales - Mixed Programme 4-5

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10-11Boothby Graffoe - Nomad. No Sane Either

Arthur Smith - Exposed

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Outside company have hired the venue.

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Northern Ballet Sinfonia Series

Moishe’s Bagel

The Boy with Tape on His Face - More Tape

12An evening of Mediumship with Tv Psychic Tony Stockwell

Ballet Black - Mixed Programme

Cookery Demonstration with Sara Danesin Medio

We’re an intimate theatre situated inside the stunning home of Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre on Quarry Hill, Leeds. This spring you can enjoy the highest quality dance with mixed programmes from National Dance Company Wales, Northern Ballet and Joss Arnott Dance. If you’re a music lover Northern Ballet Sinfonia return with a new series of ensemble concerts, including a Flute & Harp Duo and a trip to the movies with a special Violin & Piano recital. If you fancy having your funny bone tickled we can offer you the surreal Boothby Graffoe, the surly Arthur Smith and the sensational The Boy with Tape on his Face, who returns after last year’s sell out success with his new show More Tape. Book online at theatreleeds.com where you can select your own seats, or call our friendly Box Office team on 0113 220 8008.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Welcome to our

Spring 2013 Season

The acclaimed Dream, from world-renowned choreographer Christopher Bruce, is a breathtaking and sublimely humorous celebration of Britain’s Olympic year. Dream has received standing ovations throughout its tour with its witty references to both sporting competition and Jubilee celebrations past and present.

Exploring the fantasy and ritual of weddings, Noces by French choreographerAngelin Preljocaj is an astonishing spectacle of dynamic movement and evocative costumes performed to Igor Stravinsky’s exquisite score Les Noces.

Virtual Descent is a new piece by award-winning Company dancer and house choreographer Eleesha Drennan, set to a recording of a newly-commissioned percussion concerto from BBC National Orchestra of Wales’ resident composer Mark Bowden.

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We’re delighted to welcome National Dance Company Wales to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. This exciting company will present a spellbinding Mixed Programme of exhilarating dance to fall in love with as they perform in Leeds for the first time.

Performances Saturday 7.30pm & Sunday 2.30pm

Tickets £17.50 & Concessions £15.00

National Dance Company Wales

Saturday 09 – Sunday 10 March

Mixed Programme

“Bold, dramatic dancers seen to fine advantage”The Observer

Groups 8+ £2.00 off per ticket plus one free ticket in every 10 purchased

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northern Ballet return with a Mixed Programme that can only be seen at the Stanley & audrey Burton Theatre.

Dutch dance master Hans van Manen has created more than 100 short classical ballets during his illustrious 60 year career with, amongst many others, Nederlands Dans Theater and the Dutch National Ballet. Northern Ballet dancers perform van Manen’s Concertante, a classical ballet inspired by and set to Frank Martin’s Petite Symphonie Concertante.

We dare you not to be moved by the breathtaking Angels in the Architecture which makes a welcome return to Northern Ballet’s programme. Created by the American choreographer Mark Godden and danced to Aaron Copland’s beautiful Appalachian Spring, it is based on the lives of the Shaker people.

Kenneth Tindall’s star is on the rise. The British dance maker, who is also a Premier Dancer with Northern Ballet, created his debut piece Project#1 for the 2012 Mixed Programme. It won the Bundesjungendballett Production Prize at the 26th Choreography Competition in Hanover. This much anticipated follow up is not to be missed.

Book now to see Northern Ballet’s athletic and talented dancers up close in the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre.

Wednesday 05 – Sunday 09 June

northern BalletMixed Programme

Performances Evenings Wed – Sat 7.30pm &Matinees Thu, Sat & Sun 2.30pm




Joss Arnott Dance return to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre with The Dark Angel, an eclectic new Mixed Programme by this exciting young Company.

The opening piece of the programme, Origin, is an opportunity to see Joss Arnott himself take to the stage in a solo that explores his fascination with the body.

The final two pieces will be danced by all female ensembles. The first, 24, is inspired by the Alexander McQueen exhibition Savage Beauty which was held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The second, Threshold, is an energetic piece that demonstrates the power of the female dancers.

Thursday 16 May at 7.30pm

Levantes Dance Theatre’s witty, warm and vibrant performances have attracted lots of attention from the dance world and affection from audiences. In Two Peas Without a Pod, the duo look at our human partnerships. With flamboyant costumes and a colourful and playful set, Levantes mix together the absurd and the familiar to take you on a fantastical and indulgent trip.

Thursday 18 April at 7.30pm

The Dark Angel

Joss Arnott Dance

Two Peas Without a Pod

Levantes Dance Theatre

“A truly cutting edge company…they blend power and strength with flashes of excellence and beauty”Yorkshire Evening Post


Tickets £10.00 & Concessions £8.00 Joss Arnott Dance and Levantes Dance Theatre are presented in partnership with Dep Arts as part of New Realities Yorkshire. Funded by Arts Council England New Realities will bring new theatre and dance companies to venues across Yorkshire over the next three years.


Enjoy a sneak preview of Joss Arnott Dance and Levantes Dance Theatre at theatreleeds.com


Performances 7.30pm


2013 Tour

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Following their sell-out performance in 2012 we’re delighted to welcome Ballet Black back to the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre with a new Mixed Programme and story ballet.

The Mixed Programme of premierès will feature exciting work from up and coming choregraphers Ludovic Ondiviela (The Royal Ballet), Robert Binet (National Ballet of Canada) and world renowned dance maker Javier De Frutos. British choreographer Christopher Marney (Gothenburg Ballet, New Adventures) creates Ballet Black’s newest story ballet War Letters, an episodic journey through relationships built during World War Two.Friday 28 June at 7.00pm

Discover a world of grace, poise and beauty as SAA-uk Dance Academy present Vidya, an evening of classical Indian dance. There will be two styles on display - Bharatanatyam which combines expression and rhythm with sculpturesque movement, whilst Kathak is driven by fast footwork, spins and storytelling.

Wednesday 06 – Thursday 07 november

Vidya – an evening of

Saa-uk dance academy

Mixed Programme

Ballet Black

Tickets £5.00, No Concessions

Saturday 04 – Sunday 05 May

Ballet Central return with an exciting programme of ballet, contemporary, jazz and narrative dance. The varied repertoire features a mixture of newly commissioned works and much-loved revivals which showcase the talent of the Company’s young and emerging dancers.

New works this year will be from highly acclaimed choreographers including Darshan Singh Bhuller, Christopher Marney, Stacey Haynes, Kenneth Tindall and Sara Matthews. The programme will also feature re-staged works by company founder Christopher Gable CBE.

Ballet central

Performances Saturday 7.30pm & Sunday 2.00pm Tickets £12.00 & Concessions £10.00

Indian classical dance

Leader of Northern Ballet Sinfonia Geoffrey Allan will be joined by Principal Conductor of English National Ballet Gavin Sutherland in this entertaining concert which will take an affectionate look at the role of the Violin in Hollywood, and will include work from iconic composers such as John Williams and Franz Waxman.


See the accomplished musicians of Northern Ballet Sinfonia take centre stage.

Ensemble Season

Friday 22 February at 8.00pm

Flute & Harp Duo

Hear the beautiful ensemble of Flute and Harp played by Northern Ballet’s Principal Flautist David Sumbler and Principal Harpist Celine Saout. The programme will include pieces by Saint-Saëns, Mozart, Ibert and the famous Argentinian tango composer Ástor Piazzolla.

Northern Ballet Sinfonia

Book any four concerts at the same time for £30.00 (£25.00 concessions) or any three for £25.00 (£20.00 concessions).

Friday 24 May at 8.00pm

Violin at the Movies

Friday 18 October at 8.00pm

Façade – An Entertainment

Façade is a series of poems by Edith Sitwell recited over an instrumental accompaniment composed by William Walton. We are delighted to announce that the poems will be performed by Northern Ballet Artistic Director, David Nixon OBE. An event not to be missed.

An opportunity to experience the stunning talents of Northern Ballet’s Principal Cellist Sacha Volpov and Company Pianist Grant Green.

Friday 06 December at 8.00pm

Cello & Piano Duo

Tickets £10.00, Concessions £8.00

Make your concert experience extra special with a deliciouspre-performance dinner in Northern Ballet’s stunning building.

For just £37.50 per person you will enjoy a three course dinner with wine, a ticket to the concert andpre-performance and interval drinks.

To book simply add the dinner to your order when calling the Box Office on0113 200 8008 or booking online at theatreleeds.com

Sinfonia Dinner Package

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Boasting some of the best instrumentalists that Scotland has to offer, Moishe’s Bagel combine the energy and passion of klezmer and folk music with the excitement of improvisation.

Individually, members of Moishe’s Bagel have played with the likes of Camille O’Sullivan, BBC Symphony Orchestra and Eliza Carthy and provided the music for Northern Ballet’s Glass Canon which was performed as part of Perpetual Motion in the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre last spring. Book now for a stirring evening of live music.

Saturday 23 February at 8.00pm

moishe’s Bagel



Wednesday 01 May at 8.00pm


“If I had to compare him to anyone it would be Spike Milligan”Omid Djalili

Age guidance

Boothby combines his surreal sense of humour with his hilarious songs and will be performing work from his latest studio album - released in February 2013.

Friday 08 March at 8.00pm

Boothby Graffoe is a musical comedy act best known for his work with the Canadian Band Barenaked Ladies.


A BBC regular, Arthur is well known for his appearances on TV’s Grumpy Old Men, QI, Have I Got News for You and The One Show.

Expect an evening of sublime playfulness crammed with jokes, anecdotes, short stories, poems, songs and readings from his recently published and critically acclaimed memoir My Name is Daphne Fairfax. One of the funniest and most original comic performers around, Arthur will bring audiences a night of hilarity and scandal…with a touch of rudeness thrown in for good measure.

Join comedian, writer, broadcaster, Olivier nominated playwright and all-round British institution Arthur Smith as he visits the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre for the first time.

on all comedy performances.

Nomad. No Sane Either.

Boothby Graffoe

Exposed

Arthur Smith

“A musical comedy act who is more musical than most musicians, and funnier than most comedians”Stewart Lee


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Funny, magical, innovative, spectacular and inspiring The Boy with Tape on His Face has won the hearts and minds of critics and audiences alike. This is stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting and punch lines with no words.

After appearances on 2011’s Royal Variety Performance, BBC Comedy Proms with Tim Minchin at the Royal Albert Hall and ITV’s Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford it would appear the sky is the limit for this utterly unique comedy phenomenon.

Tickets are bound to sell fast so book now to experience this remarkable talent for yourself.

Thursday 30 may at 8.00pm

After his sell out performance at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre in 2012, we are delighted to welcome back The Boy with Tape on His Face with hisnew show more Tape.

more Tape

Chortle

“Simply spectacular” Metro

“Fight for a ticket” Time Out London

The Boy with Tape on His Face

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2011 MasterChef finalist sara Danesin Medio wowed judges with her exceptional dishes inspired by her Italian heritage.


In this entertaining and informative session Sara, who is an ambassador for Garofalo Pasta, will demonstrate some fantastic egg pasta recipes.

As well as being impressed by Sara’s skills you’ll be able to ask any questions you may have, so you’re bound to leave with new found culinary inspiration.

Monday 13 May at 7.30pm

Cookery Demonstration

Medium tony stockwell will demonstrate his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones.


Don’t miss your chance to see the popular star of Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy for yourself in what promises to be a compelling evening.

tuesday 21 May at 8.00pm

An evening of Mediumship with

tv Psychic tony stockwellwith sara Danesin Medio

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Want to pick exactly where you want to sit?

Sara Danesin Medio dinner clubs at Northern BalletEnjoy an enticing dining experience in 2013 as acclaimed MasterChef finalist Sara Danesin Medio hosts a series of dinner clubs at Northern Ballet.

Sara seeks inspiration from her Italian heritage and the wonderful local produce that Britain has to offer to create modern, stylish Italian cuisine.

Guests will be served a special set menu, cooked by Sara, on Northern Ballet’s top floor which boasts great views of Leeds. The room seats just 22 guests creating an intimate dining experience.

The menu includes amuse-bouche, starter, main course and pudding. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine but wine will also be available to purchase on the night.

DatesFriday 08 FebruaryWednesday 13 MarchFriday 31 May Please arrive by 7.30pm for dinner at 8.00pm Price£80 per person How to bookCall 0113 220 8008 or go online at northernballet.com/dinnerclub

Find us & AccessWe’re conveniently situated inside NorthernBallet’s building on Quarry Hill, Leeds CityCentre next to BBC Yorkshire, Leeds Collegeof Music and West Yorkshire Playhouse.

TravelThere is ample parking available next to the theatre. (Free after 5.30pm Mon – Sat, all day Sun). Our postcode for your Sat Nav is LS2 7PA.

Leeds City Bus Station is just a two minute walk away, with services operating from across Yorkshire and beyond. For routes and timetables visit wymetro.com

Leeds Railway Station is a 15 minute walkaway, with trains running from across thecountry. Visit thetrainline.com

AccessThe Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is fully accessible. For more details about access and our facilities please visittheatreleeds.com, call 0113 220 8008 or email [email protected]

Terms & ConditionsFor our full terms and conditions please visittheatreleeds.com

Seating planRows A-K are tiered, offering a clear view wherever you are sat.Rows AA-DD are flat on a level with thestage and may not be available for everyperformance - please check this online or withthe Box Office.

ConcessionsChildren under 12, students, the unwagedand over 65s will be entitled to concessionswhere available. A patron with a disabilityis entitled to one ticket at a concessionaryprice and one free seat for a carer.

Standby tickets for ages 26 and underWhere the symbol is shown patrons aged 26and under can purchase tickets at half pricefrom 12pm on the day of the performance.Proof of eligibility required.

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Café BarOur Café Bar serves a range of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and will be open pre-performance and during the interval on show days.

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Date Show Page

22 February Northern Ballet Sinfonia Ensemble Flute & Harp Duo 08

23 February Moishe’s Bagel 09

08 March Boothby Graffoe Nomad - No Sane Either 10

09 - 10 March National Dance Company Wales Mixed Programme 04

18 April Joss Arnott Dance The Dark Angel 06

01 May Arthur Smith Exposed 10

04 – 05 May Ballet Central 2013 Tour 07

13 May Cookery demonstration with Sara Danesin Medio 12

16 May Levantes Dance Theatre Two Peas Without a Pod 06

21 May An Evening of Mediumship with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell 12

24 May Northern Ballet Sinfonia Ensemble Violin at the Movies 08

30 May The Boy with Tape on His Face More Tape 11

05 - 09 June Northern Ballet Mixed Programme 05

28 June SAA-uk Dance Academy Vidya - An Evening of Indian Classical Dance 07

18 October Northern Ballet Sinfonia Ensemble Façade – An Entertainment 08

06 - 07 November Ballet Black Mixed Programme 07

06 December Northern Ballet Sinfonia Ensemble Cello & Piano Duo 08

Outside company have hired the venue.

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Keep in touchJoin our keep in touch service to get regular news and updates, as well as special offers, ticket alerts, competitions, photos and footage. Sign up now at theatreleeds.com/signup

The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre is located within Northern Ballet’s headquarters and is solely owned and run by Northern Ballet. Northern Ballet registered charity no 259140, company registration no 947096, VAT no 146630766. All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT at the current rate. Northern Ballet Theatre Ltd trading as Northern Ballet. Registered in England and Wales. Company limited by guarantee and share capital. The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. Northern Ballet reserves the right to make alterations where necessary without prior notice.

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