The classic tale of Princess Aurora’s cursed slumber is about to get a luminous makeover as We call it Ballet makes its way to Birmingham. This sensational production combines the grace of the classical ballet with a mesmerising light display. Provided by the ballerinas’ LED-lit costumes, it casts a spell of beauty and wonder on one of the city’s most charming venues.
The show is set to grace the stage of the Crescent Theatre on selected dates over the coming months with effortless pirouettes and arabesques that will transport you to a land where love conquers all! Make sure to secure your tickets now before they sell out.
What is We call it Ballet?
If you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to ballet productions, think again! We call it Ballet in Birmingham is here to flip the script on the traditional ballet performance, creating a breathtaking visual experience for all audiences, even newbies.
Over the course of one hour, you’ll witness the electrifying battle between good and evil, elevated by the changing lights incorporated in the dancers’ costumes. As the stage is bathed in shimmering lights, every move becomes more visible and the whole experience more accessible.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Ballet uses the universal language of movement to convey a story. Simply through choreography, dancers can express a range of emotions that transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. Especially with The Sleeping Beauty, one of the most well-known ballets in the world, you can feel Aurora’s innocence and Carabosse’s evil energy as the dancers stoically perform en pointe.
Then, as you add the layers of music, narration and stage design, it’s an immersive experience that allows audiences to feel the story as they see it. At We call it Ballet, you can expect these elements of the traditional ballet, as well as countless LED lights and optical fibres that help with the storytelling.
With luminous costumes and satin pointe shoes, the gifted ballerinas of We call it Ballet in Birmingham will take you on a breathtaking dance journey. Tickets are sold in tiers and there are several dates to choose from and you can see them at the card below.