• Venue Sadler's Wells Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 17 October 2026
  • Running time 1 hour and 30 minutes (including one 20 minute interval)
  • Age guidelines Recommended 7+ strictly no under fives

Book tickets for Ballet Black at 25 – the anniversary show from award-winning dance company Ballet Black, coming to Sadler’s Wells in London between 14 and 17 October 2026.

Ballet Black in London

Returning to Sadler’s Wells this October is esteemed dance company Ballet Black, which was founded by Cassa Pancho in 2001. Presented as a double bill, Ballet Black at 25 is a celebration of the company’s 25 years of bringing bold new ballet to stages across the UK.

Ballet Black has transformed the landscape of British ballet, creating vital opportunities for dancers and artists of Black and Asian descent, while building a repertoire that resonates with audiences around the world.

Two pieces are included in the anniversary programme: Ingoma (2019), the choreographic debut of former company dancer Mthuthuzeli November, inspired by the 1946 South African miners’ strike and …all towards hope, a joyful new commission from Alvin Ailey royalty Hope Boykin, who makes her UK choreographic debut.

Book Ballet Black at 25 tickets

Ballet Black at 25 runs at Sadler’s Wells from 14 October until17 October 2026 as part of a wider UK tour.  Book your tickets now so you don’t miss out.

For 25 years, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black has brought bold new ballet to stages across the UK, creating and sharing original stories with dancers from around the world. This anniversary season celebrates a quarter of a century of innovation, mentoring and collaboration, while looking ahead to the future. 

Ingoma (2019) is the choreographic debut of former company dancer Mthuthuzeli November. Inspired by the 1946 South African miners’ strike, a precursor to the anti-apartheid movement, it captures the suffering and resilience of Black miners and their communities, bringing rarely told stories to the ballet stage. The work won both the 2020 Olivier Award and the Black British Theatre Award for Best Dance Production.

Also featured is it comes …all towards hop – a joyful new commission from Alvin Ailey royalty Hope Boykin, a two-time Bessie Award winner making her UK choreographic debut. Boykin describes creating work “from personal and lived experiences,” and here delivers a celebratory piece made especially for Ballet Black’s 25th year.

Performance Information

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Oct 2026

Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of Ballet Black at 25?

  • Choreographer, Ingoma: Mthuthuzeli November 
  • Choreographer, …all towards hope: Hope Boykin 
  • Founder and Artistic Director: Cassa Pancho 

Important Notes

Ingoma depicts the suffering and resilience of Black miners during the 1946 South African miners’ strike.

Venue Information

Sadler's Wells Theatre , Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN

Nearest Tube or Train: Angel (Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 19, 38, 341, 171a

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ballet Black at 25 is playing at the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London
The running time of Ballet Black at 25 is 1 hour and 30 minutes (including one 20 minute interval)
The age recommendations for Ballet Black at 25 are: Recommended 7+ strictly no under fives
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