Ballet Black: SHADOWS

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Friday 24 October 2025 7:30pm
Theatre Royal
19.50 to £44.50

Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black makes its debut at the Theatre Royal Nottingham with the darkly comic adaptation of international bestselling novel, My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. When Korede gets a distress call from her sister Ayoola, she knows what to do: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel, and a strong stomach. It's the third boyfriend Ayoola has killed in 'self-defense,' and the third mess Korede has to clean up. She should probably go to the police, but family comes first. Things change, though, when Ayoola starts dating the doctor Korede has loved for years. Korede can't let him be the next victim – but saving him might mean betraying her sister…

Brooklyn-born, award-winning choreographer, Chanel DaSilva is known for using the power of the arts to inspire change. Her work has been commissioned by renowned companies like The Washington Ballet, Parsons Dance Company, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. DaSilva made history as the first Black woman to choreograph for The Joffrey Ballet. Her work delves into what it means to be human, with a focus on driving positive change in both the dance world and beyond. For her debut ballet for Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black, DaSilva explores the intense practice of shadow work and how it can reveal our true selves.

Creative team credits for My Sister, The Serial Killer:

My Sister, The Serial Killer
Based on the original novel by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Direction, choreography & adaptation for stage by Cassa Pancho
Lighting designs by David Plater
Composed by Tom Harrold
Designs by Jessica Cabassa

Associate choreographer: Jacob Wye
Additional choreography: The Ballet Black Company
Set construction & additional design: Richard Bolton & Alistage