![8f254228-f672-41f7-9f3d-20f3449258ff 8 members of the Ballet Black company. They are positioned together in a group, posing in varying dance positions.](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/8f254228-f672-41f7-9f3d-20f3449258ff.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Ballet Black
HEROES
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A whirlwind of a company bringing new and exciting dance to Birmingham.”
Culture Bab
Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho‘s Ballet Black return to The Rep with a new double bill, HEROES, following its triumphant visit last May.
Award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life originally created in 2020, infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists.
Exhilarating in effect and full of ideas, The Waiting Game feels like a hit, confirming November’s talent and this remarkable company’s strong sense of itself.”
The Guardian
The double bill is completed by Sophie Laplane, the Franco-British artist and Choreographer in Residence at Scottish Ballet, who creates a new piece for Ballet Black, If At First, following her dazzling 2019 BB ballet, CLICK! If At First explores a more subtle heroism, a quieter triumph over adversity, in a struggle that unites us all. Humanity, heroism, and self-acceptance combine in this celebratory and original piece.
Ballet Black has transformed the landscape of British ballet, creating a prominent platform for dancers and artists of Black and Asian descent, as well as establishing a new canon of ballet repertoire that resonates with audiences around the world.
Price
From £16.50
Presented by
Ballet Black
Age guidance
7+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.
Running time
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes including an interval
Please note
This performance contains haze and bright lights reflected off mirrors shining into the auditorium.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break, approximately 14 minutes into the first act.
Post show discussion
A post show discussion will take place after the performance on Thu 13 Jun.
Offers
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Fees and Charges
Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.
Venue
The Waiting Game
![The Waiting Game group-min Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black in The Waiting Game, choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November. Dancers: Taraja Hudson, Helga Paris-Morales, Bhungane Mehlomakulu, Ebony Thomas, Isabela Coracy, Acaoã De Castro, Love Kotiya & Megan Chiu](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/The-Waiting-Game-group-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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![The Waiting Game Isabela-min Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black in The Waiting Game, choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November. Dancers: Isabela Coracy and Ebony Thomas](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/The-Waiting-Game-Isabela-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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![Taraja Hudson in The Waiting Game Taraja Hudson in The Waiting Game - she is holding her hands out to her side and a projection of glitter is exploding from them. The rest of the company are stood closely to each other, all wearing sequined jackets and doing jazz hands. The atmosphere is happy and joyful.](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/The-Waiting-Game-Taraja-and-group-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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![The Waiting Game Ebony and Isabela-min Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black in The Waiting Game, choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November. Dancers: Ebony Thomas and Isabela Coracy](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/The-Waiting-Game-Ebony-and-Isabela-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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If At First
![Isabela Coracey and the company in If At First. Isabela is stood in the centre of the stage and she is surrounded by the company who are all leaning on each other. Isabella is being crowned with a black and white paper crown by another member of the ensemble. Isabella looks proud. Isabela Coracey and the company in If At First. Isabela is stood in the centre of the stage and she is surrounded by the company who are all leaning on each other. Isabella is being crowned with a black and white paper crown by another member of the ensemble. Isabella looks proud.](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/If-At-First-Isabela-Coracy-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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![If At First Helga and Love-min Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black in If At First, choreographed by Sophie Laplane. Dancers (L-R): Helga Paris-Morales and Love Kotiya](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/If-At-First-Helga-and-Love-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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![If At First group-min](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/If-At-First-group-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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![If At First Acaoa-min Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black in If At First, choreographed by Sophie Laplane. Dancers: Acaoã De Catro and The Ballet Black Company](https://images.birmingham-rep.co.uk/uploads/2023/10/If-At-First-Acaoa-min-scaled.jpeg?fit=50%2C40)
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