Double Bill: My Sister, The Serial Killer & A Shadow Work
Now in its 23rd year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return to Gala Durham 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 with A Shadow Work. 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.
Ballet Black has transformed the landscape of British ballet, creating a prominent platform for dancers and artists of Black and Asian descent, as well as establishing a new canon of ballet repertoire that resonates with audiences around the world.
Running times
Act 1, A Shadow Work: 42 mins (approx.)
Interval: 20 minutes
Act 2, My Sister, The Serial Killer: 44mins (approx.)
Age guidance: 12+
Advisory: contains haze, bright lights, theatrical death, theatrical violence & strobe lighting
Latecomers: please be aware that entry is only permitted 14 minutes into Act 1. After this point, entry will not be allowed until the interval.
Reviews
‘Ballet Black creates a ‘haunting’ dance spectacle in ‘handsome’ double bill’ ★★★★★ The Independent
‘Shadows doesn’t disappoint, it’s a solid testament to Pancho’s artistic vision and the talent of its dancers.’ ★★★★★ Afridiziak
‘‘Pancho finds the sweet spot between knowing dark humour and straight-up horror chills…’ ★★★★ The Stage
‘Killer moves in a dance adaptation of murderous blockbuster’ ★★★★ The Guardian
‘A juicy and classy evening of new creations’ ★★★★ The Times
‘…a super new work about a blood-soaked love-triangle is vividly and entertainingly brought to life.’ ★★★★ The Telegraph
‘…this company is on another level creatively, artistically, and musically.’ ★★★★ Lost In Theatre Land
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