David Nixon OBE

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Mixed Programme

Northern Ballet Theatre at 40

To celebrate 40 years, Northern Ballet Theatre (NBT), presents a Mixed Programme of stunning dance, highlighting the dramatic, classical and contemporary abilities of this award-winning company. The Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra will play live at all performances.

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By conjures up an era of classic glamour as the dancers perform David Nixon's stylish choreography to a selection of timeless songs including Song and As Time Goes By.

Running Time: 40 min followed by 20 min interval

Angels in the Architecture

Premiered in 1992, Angels in the Architecture is set to Aaron Copeland's famous music, Appalachian Spring and is inspired by the life and beliefs of the Shaker people. The choreography is a beautiful and moving tribute to the simple yet spiritually motivated lives they led. The movement complements the American landscape conjured within Copland's magnificent score.

Running Time: 30 min followed by 20 min interval

A Simple Man

Based on Salford born LS Lowry's famous stick men paintings A Simple Man was choreographed by Gillian Lynne (Cats, Phantom of the Opera) and originally premièred in 1987 with the late Christopher Gable (NBT Artistic Director 1989 – 1998) as Lowry. Returning by popular demand, this is a rare opportunity to see these evocative paintings of Northern life brilliantly animated through dance, drama and live music. Televised by the BBC in 1987 (winning a BAFTA for Best TV Arts Programme and an Emmy nomination), A Simple Man is a landmark piece in NBT's history and was instrumental in securing the Company's reputation as the UK's leading narrative dance company.

Running Time: 50 min

TOTAL RUNNING TIME : Approx 2hrs 40mins

Creative Team

As Time Goes By

• Choreographed by David Nixon
• Costume design by David Nixon
• Lighting design by Andy Waddington
• As Time Goes By began as a collaboration between David Nixon and Michael Feinstein at a gala performance by BalletMet Columbus, Ohio in 2001

A Simple Man

• Devised, directed and choreographed by Gillian Lynne
• Music by Carl Davis
• Production Design by Tim Goodchild
• Tour Lighting by Matthew Millward

Angels in the Architecture

• Choreographed by Mark Godden
• Music by Aaron Copland
• Costume Design by Paul Daigle
• Lighting Design by Matthew Millward

Dates, performances and artists are subject to change.

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