Birmingham Royal Ballet: 20th-Century Masterpieces
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June 18: Sir Peter Wright Centenary
Act III Polonaise and Grand Pas de Deux from THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Pas de Deux and Franz solo from Act III of COPPÉLIA
Act II Pas de Deux from GISELLE
Black Swan Pas de Deux and more from SWAN LAKE
Choreographer: Sir Peter Wright
THE GREEN TABLE
Choreographer: Kurt Jooss
June 19 & 20
THE GREEN TABLE
Choreographer: Kurt Jooss
THEME AND VARIATIONS
Choreographer: George Balanchine
BIRTHDAY OFFERING
Choreographer: Sir Frederick Ashton
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There are no words to explain the scale of Sir Peter’s contribution to the heritage, history and legacy of not only Birmingham Royal Ballet, but the art form as a whole. We couldn’t let his 100th year pass us by without celebration, and this very special evening will feature a sample of some of his most cherished productions that have been enjoyed by audiences across the globe since BRB’s beginnings back in 1990.
At Sir Peter’s request, we will also be staging one of his favourite works – The Green Table – to mark the occasion. For the first time in nearly 35 years, it is an honour for BRB to be staging this extraordinarily relevant work. For one night only at the gala performance, I look forward to dancing the role of Death in this brave work.”
– Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
