History
Dance
The Magic Toyshop
This ballet was specially commissioned for Wilderness Festival in August 2013. It formed part of a two-part performance, which included a screening of the short film ‘Paper Mountains’, directed and written by Lynsey Miller followed by a new short ballet based on the dance sections in the film. The piece featured three dancers from the English National Ballet Company dancing to an original score by Blair Mowat on the Wilderness Forum stage.
Paper Mountains
A short film written and directed by Lynsey Miller with an original score by Blair Mowat. The ballet within the film was performed by artists of the English National Ballet.
Mother Nature BDSM
A collaborative work with artist Hugo Dalton performed at Shoreditch House by principal dancers from English National Ballet Company. Costume design by Josephine Sundt.
Nutcracker Sweeties & Gala
This fundraising event was originally commissioned for and performed by the students of Chelsea Ballet Schools and English National Ballet at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in 2011. The production was restaged at the Coliseum Theatre in December 2013 featuring the orchestra of the English National Ballet, 68 students from Chelsea Ballet Schools and the artists of English National Ballet. Christine wrote a specially commissioned script for actor Elliot Cowen who played the role of Drosselmeier.
The Threads that Tear
This piece was commissioned by Covent Garden Dance Company for their gala performances at Hatch House, Somerset and later for the Law Society, London. It was set to the famous French song 'Ne Me Quitte Pas' and performed by dancers from English National Ballet Company. Costumes by Josephine Sundt and lighting by David Kidd.
Fractured Light
A collaborative piece with artist Hugo Dalton performed at Shoreditch House by Royal Ballet dancers Victoria Hewitt and Bennet Gartside. Costume design by Josephine Sundt and a specially commissioned score by Melissa Parmenter, featuring The Big Pink.
Silent as Snow
Commissioned by English National Ballet School and created for the Christmas performances in the school’s theatre, this piece was set to Britten’s Simple Symphony and was performed by graduate students of the school. Costumes by Yukiko Tsukamoto.
Chaconne
Set to J. S Bach’s Chaconne and performed by Vasko Vassilev (Concert Master, ROH Orchestra) on stage with dancers from ENBS, this work was commissioned by English National Ballet School. The show was performed for a gala at the Britten Theatre, RCM and later in the Linbury studio, Royal Opera House as part of the Young British Dancer of the Year Awards. This piece also featured a set design by artist Hugo Dalton.
Secret Steps
Commissioned by the English National Ballet School, this ballet was based on a story by the Brothers Grimm and set to Tchaikovsky arranged by Artem Vassiliev. Performed by the graduate students of ENB.
The Secret Garden
Commissioned by London Children’s Ballet and performed at the Peacock Theatre, London, this full-length ballet was created for a company of 50 young dancers. It featured an original score by Artem Vassiliev and was based on the much-loved children’s story by Frances Hodgson-Burnett.
Andersen’s Fairy Tales
Created for the National Opera & Ballet of Sofia, Bulgaria, this two-part performance featured two full-length ballets based on Hans Christian Andersen’s well-loved fairytales: The Red Shoes and The Emperor’s New Clothes.The pieces featured composite scores of Grieg and J. S. Bach respectively, arranged by Martin Ward. Costumes and sets were designed by Bruce French with lighting design by David Kidd. The music was recorded by musicians of the Royal Opera House Orchestra and is available for download.
Babel
Danced by dancers of the Royal Ballet School and performed at the Cochrane Theatre as part of the Design for Dance program in association with a designer from Central St Martins and a composer from the Royal College of Music.
Theatre, Musical Theatre & Light Opera Credits
For the English Shakespeare Company:
Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night, Hamlet and Macbeth for theatre tours UK.
For Sussex House at the Royal Court & Fortune Theatres:
Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinnafore, Pirates of Penzance, Mikado as well as the musicals; Smike and Scrooge.
Film & Advertising Credits
Funny Face Productions - Short film Escape
Renault Advert – shot in Sofia, Bulgaria and featuring 500 extras
Renault TV Advert
Sun Bingo Advert – directed by Jamie Campbell & Joel Wilson
Sun Bingo TV Advert
Events, masterclasses & workshops
Siemens launch show – featuring dancers from The Royal Ballet and Rambert Dance Companies performing alongside Dame Shirley Bassey.
Showpony – Cabaret/pop show performed at London’s Cobden Club
Dance Tours International – Workshops and masterclasses in Japan, Dubai, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Norway.
English National Ballet – Schools workshops based on Ashton’s ‘The Dream’
English National Ballet School – Summer Schools