American Ballet Theatre: Two Mixed Bills

One of the world's great classic ballet companies present two programmes that showcase its astonishing versatility.

Recognised as one of America's national treasures, few ballet companies equal American Ballet Theatre for its combination of size, scope, and sheer skill.

The company's vast repertoire takes in all of the great full-length ballets of the 19th century as well as modern classics and new commissions. The company presents two programmes at one of London's most popular theatre, which showcase this extraordinary versatility.

Programme One includes two UK premieres - Alexei Ratmansky's Seven Sonatas and Benjamin Millepied's Everything Doesn't Happen at Once. The programme also includes Twyla Tharp's Known By Heart pas de deux and for the first time, ABT will present George Balanchine's Duo Concertant, set to music by Stravinsky.

Opening Programme Two is Balanchine's classic Theme and Variations, set to music by Tchaikovsky, plus Antony Tudor's beautiful Jardin aux Lilas (Lilac Garden), which was premiered by Ballet Rambert in 1936, and Paul Taylor's Company B, performed to songs sung by the Andrews Sisters.

Programme One: Seven Sonatas / Known By Heart - Pas de Deux / Duo Concertant / Everything Doesn't Happen at Once. Tues 1, Thu 3 & Fri 4 at 7.30pm. Running Time: Prog 1 - 2hr 14 mins.

Programme Two: Theme and Variations / Jardin aux Lilas / Pas de Deux / Company B. Wed 2, Sat 5 & Sun 6 at 7.30pm. Sat 5 & Sun 6 at 2.30pm. Adm: £10 - £70. Prog 2 - 2hr 3 mins.

Group Discounts: Groups 8+ 20% off stalls seats for most performances. Not available online or in conjunction with any other offer.

Catch this great double bill from Tues 1 - 6 Feb 2011 at Sadlers Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London EC1R 4TN. Info: 0844 412 4300.