What type of stage is Sadlers Wells?
What type of stage is Sadlers Wells?
Sadler’s Wells is renowned as one of the world’s leading dance venues….Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
| Designation | Grade II listed |
| Type | Dance, production and receiving house |
| Capacity | 1,560 on three levels 200 Lilian Baylis Studio |
| Production | Repertory dance |
| Construction |
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Is Sadlers Wells Open?
Sadler’s Wells Theatre is open to the public and we can’t wait to welcome you. Read more about Covid-19 measures we have in place to keep everyone safe in our theatres. You can still access world-class dance on our Digital Stage. Our staff are committed to treating everyone with respect.
Why is it called Sadlers Wells?
Sadler’s Wells is a spring of inspiration, literally. Before it became known as the artistic venue it is today, it was a ‘Musick House’ in the small manor of Isledon (now the borough of Islington), built by Richard Sadler who was a Surveyor of Highways as well.
When was Sadler’s Wells built?
1683
Sadler’s Wells Theatre/Opened
Is Sadlers Wells in the congestion zone?
Sadler’s Wells, the Lilian Baylis Studio and the Peacock Theatre are all inside the congestion charge zone. If you want to drive in the congestion charge zone between 7am – 10pm every day, except Christmas Day (25 Dec) you will have to pay the £15.00 charge.
Where can I see dance in London?
The Best Places to See Dance in London
- Sadler’s Wells. London’s home for contemporary dance has roots reaching as far back as the 18th century, where jugglers, clowns and rope dancers entertained enraptured audiences.
- Peacock Theatre.
- The Place.
- Royal Opera House.
- Barbican.
- National Theatre.
- Southbank Centre.
When did the Royal Ballet Company start in London?
1926
Royal Ballet School/Founded
Who is the ballet dancer at the end of Billy Elliot?
Adam Cooper
He became internationally recognized for creating the lead role of Swan/Stranger in Matthew Bourne’s contemporary dance production of the ballet Swan Lake, a role that was briefly featured in the 2000 film Billy Elliot where Cooper played the adult version of the titular character….Adam Cooper (dancer)
| Adam Cooper | |
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| Parent(s) | Dave Tamwyn |
Who founded Sadlers Wells?
Richard Sadler
Sadler’s Wells was not born of an artistic impulse but the discovery of a mineral spring in 1683. Richard Sadler built a music house around the spring to rival the already fashionable Tunbridge and Epsom wells.
Who trained Sadlers Wells?
Vincent O’Brien
Despite his success as a runner, it is as a sire that Sadler’s Wells is best known. He was the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland a record-setting 14 times, including 13 titles in a row….Sadler’s Wells (horse)
| Sadler’s Wells | |
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| Owner | Robert Sangster |
| Trainer | Vincent O’Brien |
| Record | 11: 6–4–0 |
| Earnings | $663,423 |
Who sired Galileo?
Sadler’s Wells
Urban Sea
Galileo/Parents
Which zones are congestion charge?
The Congestion Charge applies between 7am and 10pm, seven days a week, except Christmas Day. The Congestion Charge costs £15 if you pay in advance or on the same day….London’s congestion charge zone currently covers the following areas:
- St. James’s.
- St. Pancras.
- Euston.
- Barbican.
- Waterloo.
- Borough.
- City of London.
- Clerkenwell.
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How many dance works are in Sadlers Wells?
Sadler’s Wells presents a programme of full-length dance performances, films and workshops online, to keep you entertained and connected through dance, wherever you are in the world. Twelve individual dance works selected from Sadler’s Wells and BBC Arts’ acclaimed Dancing Nation series.
Is the Sadler’s Wells Theatre a producing house?
As well as a stage for visiting companies, the theatre is also a producing house, with a number of associated artists and companies that produce original works for the theatre. Sadler’s Wells is also responsible for the management of the Peacock Theatre in the West End, during times not used by the London School of Economics .
Who is playing at Sadlers Wells in spring 2019?
Featuring Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Akram Khan and Candoco Dance Company amongst others. Just in time for Spring, we’ve created an adventure to do from the comfort of your home. This specially commissioned audio work from Charlotte Spencer Projects is designed for families to explore together.
Is the Northern Ballet coming back to Sadler’s Wells?
Live dance has returned to Sadler’s Wells and we can’t wait to welcome you back. Renowned for their unique blend of classical ballet and storytelling, Northern Ballet makes a return to the Sadler’s Wells stage with two programmes of exciting work.