Phoenix Dance Theatre Inside Giovanni’s Room
James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel is brought to life by these titans of UK dance theatre
Published and set in the 1950s, James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room tackles themes of love, sexuality, guilt and self-acceptance.
Now, to mark Baldwin’s 100th birthday, choreographer Marcus Jarrell Willis unpacks this thought-provoking novel in a narrative dance piece that looks at how the themes are still so poignant and relevant today.
Founded 40 years ago by three young Black British men who dared to create a platform to share their lived experiences through dance, Phoenix Dance Theatre’s new production continues that mission.
Header image description: A turquoise background with a box floating in the middle. Inside are two performers, one bending backwards and the other reaching over the top of them.
Header Image © Drew Forsyth
Audio Described Performances
There are a limited number of Stalls seats reserved for partially sighted patrons, and headsets available for those wishing to listen to the audio description, please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you wish to book these optionsTouch Tour
To accompany the Audio Described performance, visually impaired patrons can go on a Touch Tour before the performance. Your tour guide will take you backstage, or onto the stage itself, to feel costumes and pieces of the set and learn more about the production.Following a young American man exploring his bisexuality in Paris, Baldwin’s publisher suggested at the time that Giovanni’s Room could ruin his career.
Performances
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Priority booking dates
Patrons on sale date: Wednesday 18 September, 10am
Rehearsal Members on sale date: Friday 20 September, 10am
Members on sale date: Monday 23 September, 10am
General public on sale date: Wednesday 25 September, 10am
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Post-show talk
In conversation with the company. BSL interpreted.
Audio Described Performances
There are a limited number of Stalls seats reserved for partially sighted patrons, and headsets available for those wishing to listen to the audio description, please email tickets@sadlerswells.com if you wish to book these optionsTouch Tour
To accompany the Audio Described performance, visually impaired patrons can go on a Touch Tour before the performance. Your tour guide will take you backstage, or onto the stage itself, to feel costumes and pieces of the set and learn more about the production.
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