17 – 20 July

London City Ballet to open international Resurgence tour at the Theatre Royal Bath in July following a 30-year break.

London City Ballet presents a new company of celebrated dancers from around the world at the Theatre Royal Bath this month, when it launches its first tour after a break of almost 30 years. The Resurgence tour, which includes performances at many of the former company’s beloved venues in the UK, opens with six performances in Bath appearing from Wednesday 17^th to Saturday 20^th July. The UK tour concludes at Sadler’s Wells in London in September. The company will also perform in Italy, Portugal, China and at the Joyce Theater in New York.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Christopher Marney (former principal dancer at New Adventures and director of the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company of Chicago), the company will perform a programme of acclaimed works by British choreographers, including a revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet Ballade, unseen in Europe for over 50 years.

The repertoire also includes Ashley Page’s Larina Waltz marking the ballet’s 30^th anniversary, and Olivier award-winner Arielle Smith premieres a new creation, Five Dances. A full company work by Christopher Marney called Eve, which premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 2022, will complete the performance.

London City Ballet is a touring company for a new generation bringing their experience and artistry to the stage as they present engaging stories through dance. Christopher Marney has spent two years rebuilding London City Ballet with insights from its early pioneers. The works selected for the 2024 international tour pay homage to the company’s roots in the form of rarely seen archival footage. The Resurgence tour is shaped by the repertoire selected and to highlight the re-launch of this famous dance company.

Artistic Director Christopher Marney said: “London City Ballet informed my own career. Seeing the company perform as a child stimulated my enthusiasm for the artform. I am drawn to reviving past repertoire of influential choreographers alongside presenting dynamic new works from current dance talent. The Resurgence tour offers audiences the chance to enjoy some of the most compelling dancers from around the world perform choreography rarely seen, many of whom are former principals from leading dance companies. We’re a progressive and diverse company celebrating exceptional dancers presenting engaging work for a new generation.”

The company comprises 14 dancers, many of whom are former principals from leading dance companies. The dancers originate from countries worldwide including Brazil, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Romania, Canada, Spain and from companies including Scottish Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Ballet Black, San Francisco Ballet, Staatsballet Berlin and English National Ballet.  

To book tickets call the Box Office on 01225 448844 or visit theatreroyal.org.uk

Photo credit: ASH