Interviews
SW VOICES: GIGI GIANNELLA
In this month’s instalment, we speak to Duty House Manager Gigi Giannella about working in Front of House, his creative ventures at Sadler’s Wells and the inspiration behind them. →
#WORLDENVIRONMENTDAY: 5 WAYS WE’RE MAKING SADLER’S WELLS A GREENER PLACE
On World Environment Day, we reflect on the ever-present issue of climate change, highlighting the ways in which we strive to promote the preservation of our environment while sustaining creativity within the sector and society at large. →
SARA BARAS: “I DON’T KNOW LIFE WITHOUT DANCING”
Hailed as the Queen of Flamenco, Sara Baras has been dancing for over 30 years, converting audiences worldwide to the magic of flamenco by balancing passion with precision. Now she’s challenging gender stereotypes within the art form. Ahead of her return to our stage for Flamenco Festival London 2019, we catch up with Sara. →
Introducing ‘Dance Mama Live!’ with Lucy McCrudden
We speak to founder and dance specialist Lucy McCrudden about the inspiration behind Dance Mama and what we can expect from the platform’s first-of-its-kind event coming to Sadler’s Wells on 3 June. →
A look back at Get Creative Festival 2019
We take a look back at the Get Creative Festival through the eyes of our inspiring workshop attendees, and ask how dance has helped them to explore and embrace their creativity. →
BBC YOUNG DANCER 2019: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THIS YEAR’S WINNER AS TOLD BY JONZI D
With one day to go until the overall winner of BBC Young Dancer 2019 is unveiled at the grand final at Birmingham Hippodrome this Saturday, we ask judge and Sadler’s Wells’ Associate Artist Jonzi D about the top five things he is looking for in a dancer. →
“When you free your mind, that’s when creativity happens”: Sadler’s Wells Gets Creative with Clara Andermatt
Ahead of next week’s Get Creative Festival we speak to renowned Portuguese choreographer Clara Andermatt about what creativity means to her, working with the Company of Elders & the secret to a life-long dance career. →
“We break down the fourth wall. It’s the true hip hop experience.” Breakin’ Convention: The story so far
We speak to Michelle, Head of Breakin’ Convention, about the festival’s genesis, its evolution and what audiences can expect from its 16th year. →
ON THE ROAD WITH PRODUCING & TOURING
This International Dance Day, we go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at our productions currently on tour, speaking to the people who produce our shows to find out just what it takes to bring them to the world stage. →
Dancing with Deborah Hay: “It was so very personal”
We speak candidly with dancers Stephanie McMann and Flora Wellesley Wesley, about fulfilling their dream of working with the mighty Deborah Hay. →