London City Ballet, Artistic Director, Christopher Marney

Ballet & Dance Podcast

Welcome to The Wonderful World of Dance Podcast!

We’re excited to share our new podcast with Christopher Marney, award-winning dancer, teacher, choreographer and Artistic Director of London City Ballet.

London City Ballet was first established in 1978 as the resident company of London’s Sadler’s Wells and was one of the world’s leading dance companies. Before the company closed in 1996, Diana, Princess of Wales was the Royal Patron and often visited the company in Covent Garden.

Under Chris’ visionary leadership, the company has been reformed and is embarking on its first season in 30 years, with a tour spanning the UK and international stages.

Listen to Chris as he shares memorable moments from his time dancing with renowned companies such as Balletboyz and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. He also discusses his experience of working with acclaimed choreographers and the inspiration that ignited his passion for choreography. Discover his journey from dancer, choreographer to the artistic director leading London City Ballet’s exciting new chapter.

London City Ballet is presenting an exciting programme ‘Resurgence’ that includes the revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet Ballade, unseen in Europe for over 50 years. Ashley Page’s Larina Waltz marks the ballet’s 30th anniversary, and Olivier award-winner Arielle Smith premieres a new work.

Eve, a full company work by Christopher Marney (which premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 2022) will close the evening. At tour venues in Portugal and China the pas de deux from Kenneth MacMillan’s Concerto will also be performed.

London City Ballet 18-venue UK and international tour starts on 7 July.

Find venues and tickets: londoncityballet.com

PRESS PLAY

Concerto, Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan. Dancers: Ayca Anil & Mischa Goodman

Larina Waltz, Choreographer Ashley Page. Dancers: Ayca Anil & Mischa Goodman

Creation, Choreographer Arielle Smith. Dancer Harry Alexander

Eve, Choreographer Christopher Marney. Dancers Kanika Skye Carr & Alvaro Madrigal