les ballets C de la B: Out of Context, for Pina

9 May, 1.45am | Norwich Theatre Royal

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les ballets C de la B has become world-renowned for its eclectic mix of modern dance, theatre and music. Following the company's acclaimed performance of Ashes at last year's Festival, Ghent-based C de la B return to the Theatre Royal to present the UK première of their latest work.Out of Context is an intimate performance in which choreographer Alain Platel and his company of eight dancers explore the power of dance to express intense feelings and emotions in ways that words can never convey.

Co-produced by Theatre de la Ville (Paris), Le Grand Theatre de Luxembourg, TorinoDanza, Sadler's Wells, Stadsschouwburg Groningen, Tanzkongress 2009/Kulturstiftung de Bundes, Kaaitheater (Brussels).

les ballets C de la B is Cultural Ambassador of the UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Education.

Your comments

This performance was fascinating and triggered many discussions between myself and my friend. I will watch out for future productions put on by this company. I thought there was a really mix of dancing styles and the relationships the performers had with one another were complex and intriguing.

My only complaint for the evening was with fellow audience members. A particular group talked throughout the entire performance and really ruined the focus I had with the dancers. I would expect Theatre Royal staff to be aware of such disturbances and ask people to leave if they are not paying attention.

By James Ball from Norwich on Sun 9 May 2010