

THE FORSYTHE EVENING
THE FORSYTHE EVENING
In 2018, choreographer William Forsythe and our dancers gave audiences a high when we premiered Playlist (Track 1, 2). Juxtaposing ballet classicism and athleticism with the beats of neo-soul and house music, it left the crowd whooping and wanting to join in.
In 2022, it returns – now expanded into Playlist (EP), with six music tracks ranging from Khalid and Barry White to Lion Babe, and up to 30 dancers on stage. This dance party just got bigger.
Completing this programme is Blake Works I, a soulful piece for 21 dancers set to seven songs from James Blake’s album The Colour in Anything. Solos, duets and intricate group formations reflect the poetic melodies and words of Blake’s music.
We are proud to honour this master choreographer in a special programme celebrating his enduring love and curiosity for ballet. Listen to the music tracks featuring in this electrifying bill, on Spotify here:
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MEET THE PRINCIPAL CAST
Blake Works I
Aitor Arrieta
Claire Barrett
Alice Bellini
Georgia Bould
Isabelle Brouwers
Ivana Bueno
Jeffrey Cirio
Julia Conway
Ashley Coupal
Henry Dowden
Noam Durand
Eireen Evrard
Giorgio Garrett
Emma Hawes
Isaac Hernández
Chloe Keneally
Miguel Angel Maidana
Ken Saruhashi
Emily Suzuki
Francesca Velicu
Angela Wood
Rhys Antoni Yeomans
Playlist (EP)
Precious Adams
Aitor Arrieta
Matthew Astley
Claire Barrett
Alice Bellini
Georgia Bould
Isabelle Brouwers
Ivana Bueno
Joseph Caley
Jeffrey Cirio
Fernando Carratalá Coloma
Ashley Coupal
Henry Dowden
Noam Durand
Eireen Evrard
Shunhei Fuchiyama
Giorgio Garrett
Emma Hawes
Shiori Kase
Chloe Keneally
Adriana Lizardi
Miguel Angel Maidana
Daniel McCormick
Jose Maria Lorca Menchon
Van Le Ngoc
Haruhi Otani
Ken Saruhashi
Eric Snyder
Lucinda Strachan
James Streeter
Archie Sullivan
Emily Suzuki
Francesca Velicu
Anna-Babette Winkler
Erik Woolhouse
Rhys Antoni Yeomans
CREATIVE TEAM

Reviews
“A dazzling joyride”
“Classical bravura matched with pop songs that left a packed house on its feet, tipsy with delight”
“The perfect showcase for a company in fantastic form. It should not be missed”
Discounts
Only one discount per ticket. Subject to availability. Sadler’s Wells’ terms and conditions apply.
Friends of English National Ballet
20% off tickets, max 6 per person. Become a Friend today to receive your discount code.
Children
Up to two children (under 16) can attend half price with every full paying adult at all matinee performances.
Please note children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium.
Groups
Adult groups of 10+: 10% off seats for most performances.
Adult groups of 20+: 20% off seats for most performances.
School/College groups
Groups of 10+: £10 seats, one teacher free per 10 student tickets purchased.
Available on 5 – 7 April performances.
Access
Discount available to members of Sadler’s Wells’ Access for All Scheme.
There is an Audio-Described performance and Touch Tour on Saturday 9 April 2022 2.30pm.
Credits
Blake Works I
Choreography, Stage Design
William Forsythe
Lighting Design
Tanja Rühl, William Forsythe
Costumes
Dorothee Merg, William Forsythe
Music
James Blake; songs from The Colour in Anything
Playlist (EP)
Choreography, Stage Design, Costumes
William Forsythe
Lighting
Tanja Rühl
Music
Peven Everett – Surely Shorty
Abra – Vegas
Lion Babe – Impossible (Jax Jones remix)
Khalid – Location
Barry White – Sha La La Means I love You
Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Credits
Meet the principal cast
Please note that casting is subject to change