| Herman Schmerman | Music: Willems, Thom (b. 1955) Choreography: William Forsythe (Original) | |
| Rearray (London Edition 2025) (World premiere) | Music: Morrow, David Choreography: William Forsythe | |
| Playlist (EP) | Music: Various Choreography: William Forsythe |
| English National Ballet | ||
| William Forsythe | Set Designer, Costume Designer | |
| Tanja Rühl | Lighting Designer | |
| Dorothée Merg | Costume Designer | Rearray (London Edition 2025) |
| Sangeun Lee | Dancer | |
| Henry Dowden | Dancer | |
| Rentaro Nakaaki | Dancer | |
| Aitor Arrieta | Dancer | |
| Francesco Gabriele Frola | Dancer | |
| Ivana Bueno | Dancer | |
| Alice Bellini | Dancer | |
| Swanice Luong | Dancer | |
| Precious Adams | Dancer | |
| Rhys Antoni Yeomans | Dancer | |
| Junor Souza | Dancer | |
| Gareth Haw | Dancer |
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?
We will also perform Herman Schmerman (Quintet), a classic showcase of Forsythe’s signature style not seen in the UK for nearly 30 years. Created for five dancers, the most intricate steps appear to spring naturally out of the performers, who relish the challenge of surprising the audience, and each other, at every turn. The electronic music soundtrack is by Thom Willems, a long time collaborator of Forsythe’s.
Completing this special programme will be your chance to experience a new work from the master choreographer. Rearray (London Edition 2025) is Forsythe’s newest iteration of his 2011 work, originally created for the legendary ballerina Sylvie Guillem and also adapted for Paris Opera Ballet. Forsythe will now continue to evolve this piece for English National Ballet, showcasing the trio of dancers’ skilful response to the work’s ever-changing structure.
Tickets will go on sale in Autumn 2024