New partnerships and world premieres with Rambert and Barrowland Ballet 

We are so excited to reveal new partnerships with leading dance companies Rambert and Barrowland Ballet, designed to bring world premieres to Edinburgh and support the creation of new work for audiences across Scotland and beyond.  

Rambert’s KISMET (3-5 July), produced in association with Capital Theatres, features two contemporary works about the unpredictable nature of being human. Edinburgh audiences will be treated to the world premiere of Gallery of Consequence, choreographed by emerging artist Emma Evelein. This moving new piece brings to life the chaos, quiet and connections found in an airport. The bill is completed by iconic choreographer Johan Inger’s B.R.I.S.A – a whirlwind of movement, music and humour with a soundtrack featuring Nina Simone.  

Barrowland Ballet’s Wee Man (13-14 June) is a highly physical dance-theatre work choreographed by Natasha Gilmore, performed and created with a cast of men and male teenagers. It questions the shifting, and unshifting, rules of masculinity across the different generations with a sound score by composer Luke Sutherland and text created with poet Kevin P. Gilday. 

The premiere of Wee Man marks the start of an important new relationship as Barrowland Ballet becomes Capital Theatres’ first associate company. This mutually beneficial relationship, building on the success of 2022’s award-winning co-production The Gift, recognises a shared ambition to extend access to dance for more people. Capital Theatres will provide an Edinburgh home for Barrowland Ballet and help the company as it explores new artistic approaches. In turn, Barrowland Ballet will support Capital Theatres’ aim to present inclusive dance work for more audiences, including relaxed performances and productions tailored for young people with complex needs. 

Fiona Gibson, Chief Executive of Capital Theatres, said: “I am so delighted to be collaborating with Rambert and Barrowland Ballet on what I’m sure will be two truly stunning world premieres. These exciting new partnerships will enhance our collective impact on the UK dance sector and support us in developing a programme of extraordinary live experiences for audiences here in Edinburgh and beyond.”  

Rambert’s KISMET and Barrowland Ballet’s Wee Man are available for priority booking for Friends of Capital Theatres on 28 February, with general sale from 7 March. To book tickets please visit www.capitaltheatres.com.