Sadler’s Wells will celebrate black dance in 2022 in Well Seasoned, designed by Sadler’s Wells Artistic Director and Chief Executive Alistair Spalding and Artistic Director of Breakin’ Convention Jonzi D.
Jonzi D said, “as a statement of intent, we want to present the artistic diversity of People of Colour, particularly from the Black community. Our programme will reflect London’s cultural melting pot.”
Spalding added, “this is not a one-off but an indication of a direction of travel for our venues and you will see more of the work of these amazing performers and choreographers in future seasons.”
Well Seasoned includes work by Anthony and Kel Matsena, L’Atisse Rhoden, Johannes Radebe and Breakin’ Convention, as well as Sadler’s Wells production TRAPLORD by Ivan Michael Blackstock and Botis Seva’s BLKDOG on tour.
Seva said, “it’s great to see Sadler’s Wells upholding its promise to platform and champion more artists of colour in its programming, it finally reflects the breadth of ideas and artists in the UK and beyond! The artists featured as part of Well Seasoned are not just change makers of colour but they are change makers full stop!”
Radebe said, “the Peacock Theatre is where I made my debut in the West End with Burn the Floor. I cried when I found out that this township boy was going to be debuting his own show there.”