Ballet Black: Shadows
Double Bill: My Sister, The Serial Killer & A Shadow Work
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Now in its 23rd year, Cassa Pancho‘s Ballet Black makes its return to Birmingham Rep with an exciting new double bill including Pancho‘s darkly comic adaptation of Oyinkan Braithwaite‘s international bestselling novel, My Sister, The Serial Killer.
When Korede gets a distress call from her sister Ayoola, she knows what to do: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel, and a strong stomach. It’s the third boyfriend Ayoola has killed in “self-defense,” and the third mess Korede has to clean up. She should probably go to the police, but family comes first. Things take a turn when Ayoola begins dating the doctor Korede secretly loves, forcing Korede to choose between saving him and betraying her sister…
The double bill is completed by Brooklyn-born, award-winning choreographer Chanel DaSilva, making her British choreographic debut. Renowned for using the arts to inspire meaningful change, DaSilva has been commissioned by prestigious companies such as The Washington Ballet, Parsons Dance Company, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and made history as the first Black woman to choreograph for The Joffrey Ballet.
In her debut for Ballet Black, DaSilva delves into the profound practice of shadow work, exploring its power to reveal our true selves. Her work is celebrated for its deep exploration of humanity and its potential to inspire transformation both within the dance world and beyond.
A whirlwind of a company bringing new and exciting dance to Birmingham”
Culture Bab, on Ballet Black
Dynamic, contemporary, alternatively witty and effectual”
★★★★★ Stage Talk Magazine, on Ballet Black’s Say It Loud & Black Sun (2022)
Price
From £22.50
Age Guidance
12+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.
Content Advice
Please note that this production contains haze. There will be scenes depicting murder and the use of stage blood.
Running Time
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, including an interval.
Latecomers Policy
Latecomers can only be admitted at 14 min into the first half. After this point, they will have to wait until the interval for re-admittance.
Fees and Charges
Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.
Venue
Production Images
Isabela Coracy as Korede & Helga Paris Morales as Ayoola
(L-R) Taraja Hudson, Bhungane Mehlomakulu, Mikayla Isaacs, Isabela Coracy, Elijah Peterkin & Megan Chiu
(L-R) Megan Chiu, Taraja Hudson, Mikayla Isaacs, Isabela Coracy & Helga Paris Morales
Isabela Coracy as Korende surrounded by the ensemble.
Taraja Hudson in A Shadow Work
Ebony Thomas as Tade & Helga Paris Morales as Ayoola
(L-R) Megan Chiu, Acaoã De Castro, Helga Paris Morales, Love Kotiya, Elijah Peterkin & Ebony Thomas
Rehearsal Images
Rehearsal Photos from A Shadow Work taken by Richard Bolton. Taraja Hudson & The Ballet Black Company
Isabela Coracy & The Ballet Black Company in A Shadow Work. Credit Richard Bolton.
Ebony Thomas as Tade & Helga Paris Morales as Ayoola in My Sister, The Serial Killer. Credit Richard Bolton.
Isabela Coracy, Megan Chiu, Mikayla Isaacs, Taraja Hudson, Love Kotiya, Ebony Thomas, Bhungane Mehlomakulu & Acaoã DeCastro in My Sister, The Serial Killer. Credit Richard Bolton.
Ebony Thomas as Tade & Helga Paris Morales as Ayoola in My Sister, The Serial Killer. Credit Richard Bolton.
(L-R standing) Isabela Coracy, Bhungane Mehlomakhulu,Taraja Hudson, Love Kotiya, Mikayla Isaacs, Ebony Thomas & Megan Chiu.(L-R sitting) Acaoa De Castro, Helga Paris-Morales, Cassa Pancho & Elijah Peterkin. Photography by ASH.
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