August | 2015 | Sadler's Wells Blog

THE PEACOCK WEBSITE IS LAUNCHED

Following Sadler’s Wells’ recent brand refresh, The Peacock now has its own identity to reflect the distinct, family friendlier artistic programming of the venue, and its place as ‘the home of entertainment in the heart of London’.

Research has shown us that over half of The Peacock’s audiences are new to any Sadler’s Wells venue, and nearly 10% of the total audience have never visited any other UK theatre before, so to assist them in their first visit to The Peacock, we needed to find a way of providing audiences with clear information .

There are a large number of shows available on www.sadlerswells.com, so to make it easier for customers to find a show at The Peacock, we’ve created a new website: www.peacocktheatre.com

peacocktheatre.com will just feature shows at The Peacock, alongside relevant information about our customers’ visit, for example how to find the venue, how to save money when buying tickets, and good restaurants and attractions in the local area. When ready to buy a ticket, customers will be taken to the booking facility on sadlerswells.com, and the overall booking process will be much more streamlined than before.

For those customers customers familiar with our venues and programming, shows at The Peacock will still be listed on sadlerswells.com.

Linking in with this new website, we’ll also be creating a dedicated YouTube channel, and a new The Peacock twitter profile is now live: www.twitter.com/peacocktheatre.

JONATHAN OLLIVIER, 1977-2015

We are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Car Man principal dancer Jonathan Ollivier. From all at Sadler’s Wells our condolences go to Jonathan’s family and friends.

“Jonathan Ollivier was a very talented dancer who performed at Sadler’s Wells on many occasions with both Northern Ballet Theatre and New Adventures, and was hugely admired by audiences and colleagues. We are shocked and saddened by this tragic accident. Our sincere condolences go to Jonathan’s family and friends.”

Alistair Spalding, Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Sadler’s Wells

“Yesterday we lost our “Swan” and our “Car Man” – Jonathan Ollivier was one of the most charismatic and powerful dancers of his generation: An intensely masculine presence tempered with tenderness and vulnerability made him the perfect casting for a string of triumphant roles in the New Adventures repertory including “The Swan”, the enigmatic “Speight” in “Play Without Words” and his final role as Luca in “The Car Man” which he was due to dance at last night’s final performance at Sadler’s Wells.

A man of great warmth and charm, Jonny was a true gent, loved and respected by his colleagues and adored by audiences who were mesmerised by his memorable performances on stage as well as his friendly and genuine personality at the Stage Door. He was also an inspiration and role model to several generations of young dancers who strived to emulate his enviable technique and majestic stage presence.

Yesterday’s events have ripped at the heart of the New Adventures family and we join together to send our heartfelt condolences to all of Jonny’s family and friends. In our grieving for this irreplaceable artist we take some comfort in the legacy of memories that he has left behind.”

Matthew Bourne, Artistic Director, New Adventures

Any fans, audience members or colleagues past or present who wish to send messages of sympathy to Jonny’s family can send them by email to: drew@new-adventures.net or by post to: New Adventures, c/o Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, EC1R 4TN