Ashton Rediscovered: Scène d'amour

For this fascinating insight into the ballet studio, we are again partnering with The Frederick Ashton Foundation as part of its series of masterclasses exploring the work of BRB's Founder Choreographer. 

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About Ashton Rediscovered: Scène d'amour

Watch BRB Principal Samara Downs coach the Scène d'amour pas de deux, originally created 
for Margot Fonteyn and Michael Somes. Samara has worked from the original notation and first-hand descriptions of the work in performance to rediscover this lost Ashton gem. 
 
Dance Historian Jane Pritchard will join Samara and the dancers for discussion about the history and re-creation of the piece.
 
Tickets include a post-show drinks reception.
 
Dancers: Riku Ito* and Yaoqian Shang
 
*replacing Lachlan Monaghan

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Dates & Times

Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome

Tue 20 Jan 2026