Christopher Marney’s affection for the first incarnation of London City Ballet (founded in 1978) is shown in the vintage film clips that punctuate this programme, featuring plentiful footage of its one-time patron, Diana, Princess of Wales, in her big hair days, and headlines that chart the company’s closure in 1996, when the money ran out.
Such is the strength of Marney’s feeling that he has revived the company, and this inaugural touring programme is a judicious mixture of past and present. Resurgence features three historic revivals, a 2022 work and a premiere, all danced with brio and elan by a diverse group of dancers who look very much as if they believe in what they’re doing.
