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Image: Tango / Photographer: Hugo Glendinning

Image: Tango
Photographer: Hugo Glendinning

THE BALLET BOYZ

Contemporary dance, Film, Mixed-media

SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies

SCALE OF VENUE
Middle- to large-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Directors
Michael Nunn
William Trevitt

General Manager
Kerry Whelan

Production Manager
Mike Lindsay

ARTISTIC POLICY
The Ballet Boyz aims to present dance of the highest quality by bringing together a collection of world-renowned choreographers, composers, artists and designers. Michael Nunn and William Trevitt present work that not only challenges but also entertains. The company’s use of short films and commentary demystifies the art of dance, and gives audiences an insight into the creative process.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘The Ballet Boyz certainly know how to put on a good show.’ The Times

‘William Trevitt and Michael Nunn, past masters of the accessible touch.’ The Guardian

‘William Trevitt and Michael Nunn have a repertoire any major company would covet, along with an ensemble of world-class dancers.’ The Guardian

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Encore A mixed programme of works by Rafael Bonachela, Charles Linehan, Liv Lorent and Will Tuckett .With film and the odd surprise or two! (100 mins including interval, 3 on stage, 6 on the road.)

Greatest Hits! Award winning choreography by Russell Maliphant, Christopher Wheeldon, Craig Revel Horwood and others. All the Boyz best bits! (110 mins including interval, 6 on stage, 9 on the road.)

FUTURE PRODUCTION
Therese Raquin (working title) Mixed-media dance theatre project for touring 2009 onwards.

WRAP-AROUND
Extensive education and outreach projects available to accompany performances. Including two hour repertoire based workshops, full day workshops, directors’ masterclass, ballet masterclass and post-performances talks.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 USA (Mesmerics/Propellor/Satie Stud)
2006 Australia, Croatia, Italy, USA (Various)
2005 France, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland (Rise and Fall)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Encore available now
Greatest Hits! from summer 2008
Therese Raquin from spring 2009

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