Royal Ballet announces summer triple bill

The return of 'Still Life ' at the Penguin Caf� has been announced as part of the summer triple bill at Birmingham Hippodrome from 8 to11 June 2023, rounding off the company 's 2022-23 season.

'Still Life ' at the Penguin Caf� is choreographed by Sir David Bintley.

The triple bill will also feature George Balanchine 's Apollo, and BRB 's acclaimed new ballet Interlinked, choreographed by Juliano Nunes, all accompanied by live music performed by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta said: “This programme really has something for everyone and demonstrates a continuation of our desire at BRB to present and perform work that highlights the company 's rich repertoire whilst presenting new works by the best choreographers of today.

“Apollo is a piece that is very close to my heart, having danced it many times. It has not been performed by BRB dancers in 17 years and will get this triple bill off to a beautifully classical start. Juliano Nunes ' ballet Interlinked was commissioned and premiered just this year but there is a real appetite to see it again.

“My predecessor Sir David Bintley has created so many wonderful ballets for the company that are loved by audiences, 'Still Life ' is more relevant than ever in its message about endangered species and is a call to protect the environment. It provides a wonderful way to bring children and young people into the theatre for a really varied experience. '

A colourful host of endangered animals seek shelter from the storm in 'Still Life ' at the Penguin Caf�. Danced to Simon Jeffes 's score, originally composed for the Penguin Caf� Orchestra, it was last performed by the Company in 2017, and was created in 1988 when Bintley was resident choreographer at the Royal Ballet.

Booking is also now open for the 2023 performances of Sir Peter Wright 's The Nutcracker. The classic production returns to Birmingham Hippodrome for 2023 performances.

Pictured: Tyrone Singleton as the Southern Cape Zebra in 'Still Life ' at the Penguin Caf�