Ballet Central

Showing at: Unicorn Theatre

Box Office: 020 7645 0560

Age: General

Genre: Dance

Sub Genre: Ballet

Central School of Ballet is one of UK's leading ballet schools.

Ballet Central is the school's graduate touring company which returns to the Unicorn to complete a five month tour of the UK.

This series of performances celebrates the school's achievements over the 2007/08 academic year.

The dynamic programme showcases ballet, contemporary and jazz dance. The diverse repertoire celebrates the tremendous energy of the school's young dancers and combines classic favourites with new works from some of today's leading choreographers.

Central School of Ballet is renowned for their vibrant performances and inspiring artistry and have been the springboard for hundreds of successful performers around the world. Come and see the dance stars of tomorrow, today.

 

Performance Details

  • opening night: 17 Jul 2008
  • closing: 19 Jul 2008

show times: Thu-Sat 19:30, Mats Fri 14:00 & Sat 14:30

ticket prices: £10-£15

 

Sorry, information regarding cast and crew is unavailable at present.

 

map: View Map

address: Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2HZ

nearest tube: London Bridge: Northern (Bank branch) and Jubilee Lines. Lifts available. Use the Duke Street Hill exit at London Bridge, and follow the signs to Unicorn Theatre. Distance: approximately 400 Metres / Tower Hill: Circle & District and DLR (Tower Gateway). Follow the signs to Unicorn Theatre. Distance: approximately: 1,300 metres. (Tower Hill station does not have lifts, but Tower Gateway does.)

nearest bus: 47, RV1 (low floor, wheelchair accessible), 381. Buses to London Bridge: 17, 21, 35, 40, 43, 48, 133, 141, 149, 343, 521, 705. Buses to Tower Hill: 15, 42, 78 (low floor, wheelchair accessible).

nearest train: London Bridge is the nearest station

parking: There is no parking at the theatre itself, but there is an NCP car park at the junction of Snowsfields and Kipling Street nearby.

air conditioned: 0

 

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: BO: 020 7645 0560 F: 0207 836 5366 E: admin@unicorntheatre.com

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: Visitors with disabilities are entitled to one free ticket for their companion or PA. At this moment, these can only be booked by calling the Box Office on 08700 534534 or emailing boxoffice@unicorntheatre.com. Unfortunately you cannot book these tickets through our online booking service.

limited mobility: There is a slight slope at the entrance that means that there are 5 steps at one end, but flat access at the other. There are then 2 sets of automatic doors that lead into the foyer. On the ground floor there is a Cafe, Box Office (with a low counter, and space underneath for a chair), the Clore Theatre (which has 4 wheelchair spaces), and a lift which serves all floors. On the Basement floor, there are toilets, baby changing facilities, push chair storage, and a first aid room. On the 2nd floor there is access to the stage. On the 3rd floor there is access to the stalls of the Weston Theatre, which has 5 wheelchair spaces at the back, and the front row is made up of removeable seating. On the 4th floor there is access to the Circle area, where there are a further 2 wheelchair spaces (the views from the wheelchair spaces in the Circle are slightly restricted by the safety barriers) The lift has raised numbers on the buttons, voice commentary, and simple, large print signage. Voice commentary in lift, and raised numbers on the buttons. Tactile railings on the stairs.

access description: Unicorn Theatre has been designed to be fully accessible

hearing impaired: There is an Infra Red Sennheiser system in both theatre spaces. There are induction loops at the Box Office, Frizzante Café and the Stage Door. At least one person from the Front of House team will be wearing a portable induction loop at all times.

guide dogs policy: Assistance dogs can be taken into both theatres and can be cared for during the performances. Please inform the Box Office when you book your tickets if you decide to bring your assistance dog to the theatre.

wheelchairs: There are spaces for four wheelchair users in the Weston Theatre, with associated seats for companions. The number of spaces for wheelchair users in the Clore Theatre varies from production to production, depending upon the layout of the seating. Please contact the Box Office for further details.

disabled toilets: Separate accessible toilets and lift access to all floors are available. Grab rails, low level basin, good taps, and a long call alarm with hooks at different heights.

bars: Yes, on ground floor.

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