Sadler’s Wells

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organization based in London committed to the making of dance, with more than three centuries of theatrical heritage. Since 2005, Sadler’s Wells has created award-winning dance productions, co-productions, and touring projects in collaboration with its portfolio of Associate Artists, as well as international dance companies and partners.

Along with Sutra, these include Russell Maliphant’s multi-award-winning production PUSH with Sylvie Guillem; Crystal Pite’s Polaris with Thomas Adès; Gravity Fatigue, directed by fashion designer Hussein Chalayan; Michael Keegan-Dolan’s Swan Lake/ Loch na hEala; productions by Carlos Acosta’s company Acosta Danza; Natalia Osipova’s Pure Dance; Botis Seva’s Olivier Award-winning BLKDOG; and William Forsythe’s A Quiet Evening of Dance.

Sadler’s Wells plays a significant role in the development of dance, bringing innovative and inspiring works to worldwide audiences. Over the last 20 years, it has created 65 productions that have been enjoyed by 2.5 million people, with over 3,200 performances given at more than 430 venues in 53 countries. Sadler’s Wells productions have toured to some of the most prestigious theaters and festivals around the world, including the Sydney Opera House, Park Avenue Armory in New York, China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Chekhov International Theatre Festival in Moscow, and Santiago a Mil International Festival in Chile.

In 2020, Sadler’s Wells premiered Message In A Bottle, a Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production by Kate Prince, based on the songs of Sting. In 2021, the double-bill production of The Rite of Spring and common ground[s] received its world premiere, in partnership with the Pina Bausch Foundation and Ecole des Sables; this presentation appeared here at Zellerbach Hall in February of last year.

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