Hull New Theatre Associate Dance Company McNicol Ballet Collective makes a welcome return following its debut in 2021.

Led by Hull-born Artistic Director Andrew McNicol, the company performs a programme of three modern ballets, devoted to the power of music and dance.

Devotions features a brand-new work, debuting in 2023. 'Moonbend' is set to a score by visionary indie pop singer/songwriter Perfume Genius from the album 'Set My Heart on Fire Immediately', and features costumes by British designer Louise Flanagan. By turns earthbound and ethereal, this new work demonstrates the company’s passion for the connection between the movement and music.

The programme will also include 'Of Silence', an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, with new costumes for 2023. Plus, a newly extended version of 'Bates Beats', an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the virtuosity of the company’s dancers which is set to the music of Mason Bates.

"This company is wide awake and raring to go." - The Reviews Hub

Hull New Theatre Associate Dance Company McNicol Ballet Collective makes a welcome return following its debut in 2021.

Led by Hull-born Artistic Director Andrew McNicol, the company performs a programme of three modern ballets, devoted to the power of music and dance.

Devotions features a brand-new work, debuting in 2023. 'Moonbend' is set to a score by visionary indie pop singer/songwriter Perfume Genius from the album 'Set My Heart on Fire Immediately', and features costumes by British designer Louise Flanagan. By turns earthbound and ethereal, this new work demonstrates the company’s passion for the connection between the movement and music.

The programme will also include 'Of Silence', an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, with new costumes for 2023. Plus, a newly extended version of 'Bates Beats', an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the virtuosity of the company’s dancers which is set to the music of Mason Bates.

"This company is wide awake and raring to go." - The Reviews Hub

Hull New Theatre Associate Dance Company McNicol Ballet Collective makes a welcome return following its debut in 2021.

Led by Hull-born Artistic Director Andrew McNicol, the company performs a programme of three modern ballets, devoted to the power of music and dance.

Devotions features a brand-new work, debuting in 2023. 'Moonbend' is set to a score by visionary indie pop singer/songwriter Perfume Genius from the album 'Set My Heart on Fire Immediately', and features costumes by British designer Louise Flanagan. By turns earthbound and ethereal, this new work demonstrates the company’s passion for the connection between the movement and music.

The programme will also include 'Of Silence', an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, with new costumes for 2023. Plus, a newly extended version of 'Bates Beats', an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the virtuosity of the company’s dancers which is set to the music of Mason Bates.

"This company is wide awake and raring to go." - The Reviews Hub

Three modern ballets, devoted to the power of music and dance. 

Led by Yorkshire-born Artistic Director Andrew McNicol, innovative dance company McNicol Ballet Collective makes its Leeds debut this summer with Devotions, featuring a brand-new work, Moonbend. 

Set to a score by visionary indie pop singer/songwriter Perfume Genius and featuring costumes by British designer Louise Flanagan, Moonbend showcases the company’s passion for the connection between movement and music by turns earthbound and ethereal. 

The programme will also include Of Silence an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks. Plus, an extended version of the company’s 2021 creation Bates Beats, an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the virtuosity of the dancers, set to the music of Grammy Award winning Mason Bates. 

Innovative dance company McNicol Ballet Collective brings its latest programme of virtuosic dance work by Andrew McNicol to the Next Generation Festival.

Devotions features the world premiere of Moonbend, a work that is by turns earthbound and ethereal. Set to a score by visionary pop artist Perfume Genius and with costumes British designer Louise Flanagan, this new work demonstrates the company’s passion for the connection between movement and music.

The programme will also include Of Silence, an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks. Plus, an extended version of the company’s 2021 creation Bates Beats, an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the virtuosity of the dancers, set to music by Mason Bates.

Innovative dance company McNicol Ballet Collective brings its latest programme of virtuosic dance work by Andrew McNicol to the Next Generation Festival.

Devotions features the world premiere of Moonbend, a work that is by turns earthbound and ethereal. Set to a score by visionary pop artist Perfume Genius and with costumes British designer Louise Flanagan, this new work demonstrates the company’s passion for the connection between movement and music.

The programme will also include Of Silence, an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks. Plus, an extended version of the company’s 2021 creation Bates Beats, an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the virtuosity of the dancers, set to music by Mason Bates.

Following the success of Unbound Dance Day in 2022, McNicol Ballet Collective returns with its second edition of on-stage ballet workshops and masterclasses.

“It’s a really different style of ballet to what I’m used to so it’s definitely broadened my knowledge of what ballet can be” Unbound Dance Day Participant

This day of dance exploration will start with a company class led by former Birmingham Royal Ballet Soloist Kristen McGarrity, accompanied by the UK’s foremost dance pianist David Plumpton. The class will be followed by masterclasses from McNicol Ballet Collective’s artistic director Andrew McNicol focused on nurturing creativity and working with a choreographer. Former guest artist with English National Ballet Winnie Dias, will lead the second masterclass based on exploring MBC’s latest repertoire.

The day will conclude with an exclusive open rehearsal of the company’s upcoming performances at HNT (23 & 24 June) and a chance to quiz the dancers with a Q&A.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals and to experience an inspiring day of dance exploration on Hull New Theatre’s main stage.

Suitable for dancers aged 14+ with previous experience in ballet.

*Parents/Guardians must sign Film & Photograph consent forms at 9.30am Participants arrival/Registration.

Join internationally acclaimed company McNicol Ballet Collective for a day of dance masterclasses and workshops at Hull New Theatre.

The day will begin with a professional class on stage with members of the company, led by former Birmingham Royal Ballet soloist Kristen McGarrity and accompanied live by one of the UKs foremost dance accompanists, pianist David Plumpton. Participants will then take part in a workshop led by Artistic Director Andrew McNicol, to learn some of the company’s bold and exciting repertoire.

In the afternoon, choreographer and teacher Bim Malcomson will lead a creative ballet masterclass for participants and company dancers. The day will end with a chance to observe a working rehearsal and a Q&A with the full company.

Unbound Dance Day has been designed for anyone aged 14+ with some previous experience in ballet. Please bring plenty of water and something for lunch, and get ready for this unmissable opportunity.

Entry £15. A limited number of bursaries are available. For information, please contact Susannah Burke at Susannah.burke@mcnicolballetcollective.co.uk

Photography by ASH

Awakenings is the debut programme of world premiere ballets by choreographer Andrew McNicol.

These four exciting contemporary ballets have all been inspired by musical composition. The evening includes a brand-new reimagined version of Firebird which will be performed in what is the 50th anniversary since Stravinsky’s death.

Awakenings will also feature Of Silence, an exploration of hope, connection and belonging performed to and inspired by the music of Latvian composer Peteris Vasks. Set to an original, specially commissioned score by Nicholas Thayer and Setareh Nafisi, In Ecstasy is a choreographic and musical response to the progressive, eccentric composer Alexander Scribin. Completing the programme is Bates Beats an energetic, exuberant work conceived to showcase the power, excellence and individuality of the McNicol Ballet Collective’s incredible dancers, set to a pulsating soundtrack by American composer Mason Bates.

The cast for Awakenings includes Winnie Dias, Shevelle Dynott, Marina Fraser, Kristen McGarrity, Joshua McSherry-Gray and Laurie McSherry-Gray.

Awakenings is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Linbury Trust and Cockayne – Grants for the Arts.

Awakenings is the debut programme of world premiere ballets by choreographer Andrew McNicol.

These four exciting contemporary ballets have all been inspired by musical composition. The evening includes a brand-new reimagined version of Firebird which will be performed in what is the 50th anniversary since Stravinsky’s death.

Awakenings will also feature Of Silence, an exploration of hope, connection and belonging performed to and inspired by the music of Latvian composer Peteris Vasks. Set to an original, specially commissioned score by Nicholas Thayer and Setareh Nafisi, In Ecstasy is a choreographic and musical response to the progressive, eccentric composer Alexander Scribin. Completing the programme is Bates Beats an energetic, exuberant work conceived to showcase the power, excellence and individuality of the McNicol Ballet Collective’s incredible dancers, set to a pulsating soundtrack by American composer Mason Bates.

Full casting will be announced in the Autumn.

Awakenings is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Linbury Trust and Cockayne – Grants for the Arts.

Photo: Linda Koolen @thatphotographer
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Awakenings is the debut programme of world premiere ballets by choreographer Andrew McNicol.

These four exciting contemporary ballets have all been inspired by musical composition. The evening includes a brand-new reimagined version of Firebird which will be performed in what is the 50th anniversary since Stravinsky’s death.

Awakenings will also feature Of Silence, an exploration of hope, connection and belonging performed to and inspired by the music of Latvian composer Peteris Vasks. Set to an original, specially commissioned score by Nicholas Thayer and Setareh Nafisi, In Ecstasy is a choreographic and musical response to the progressive, eccentric composer Alexander Scribin. Completing the programme is Bates Beats an energetic, exuberant work conceived to showcase the power, excellence and individuality of the McNicol Ballet Collective’s incredible dancers, set to a pulsating soundtrack by American composer Mason Bates.

Full casting will be announced in the Autumn.

Awakenings is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Linbury Trust and Cockayne – Grants for the Arts.

Photo: Linda Koolen @thatphotographer
w/ @poetryfilmproduct