2025 sees the return of Cassa Pancho's acclaimed Ballet Black - a company that 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.

Ballet Black will perform a double bill of work by leading choreographers. Award-winning choreographer, Chanel DaSilva explores what it means to be human in her new work which focuses on using the power of the arts to inspire change, in the dance world and beyond. Franco-British artist, and Choreographer in Residence at Scottish Ballet, Sophie Laplane explores triumph over adversity in If At First, inspired by the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Ballet Black: Double Bill

The Grange at Northington

Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black return to Stratford East with a new double bill, Ballet Black: HEROES. 

Award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life, originally created in 2020, and infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists. 

Ballet Black: Heroes

Stratford East

As death approaches, Elizabeth I of England is haunted by memories – real and imagined – of her cousin,  Mary, Queen of Scots.

Sophie Laplane

Events

Upcoming events

5 - 8 Mar, 2026

Scottish Ballet - Mary, Queen of Scots · Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Past events

Jul 3, 2025

Ballet Black: Double Bill · The Grange Festival

23 - 26 Oct, 2024

Ballet Black: Heroes · Theatre Royal Stratford East

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