My annual list of companies that miss Manchester from their touring. Just for information.
BalletBoyz - the 'Boyz brought their Life tour to The Lowry in 2017 but not their Fourteen Days tour - twice in one year would have been unlikely in any case. The Fourteen Days tour continues up to May 2018 but The Lowry - their 'regular' venue is not on the schedule.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - Les Trocks generally tour the UK every other year supported by Dance Consortium. They return in 2018 but, unusually, The Lowry is not on the schedule. This is likely due to scheduling availability, but leaves a major company hole in the city's dance offer.
Phoenix Dance Theatre - Phoenix appear to be going through something of a transition. They seem to be shrinking in size and activity - or this has been the case for a couple of years. They are touring a mixed programme in 2018 but not visiting Manchester. Their visits have been sporadic in any case, often opting for the Liverpool Playhouse instead (who they are also not visiting).
BalletBoyz - the 'Boyz brought their Life tour to The Lowry in 2017 but not their Fourteen Days tour - twice in one year would have been unlikely in any case. The Fourteen Days tour continues up to May 2018 but The Lowry - their 'regular' venue is not on the schedule.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - Les Trocks generally tour the UK every other year supported by Dance Consortium. They return in 2018 but, unusually, The Lowry is not on the schedule. This is likely due to scheduling availability, but leaves a major company hole in the city's dance offer.
Phoenix Dance Theatre - Phoenix appear to be going through something of a transition. They seem to be shrinking in size and activity - or this has been the case for a couple of years. They are touring a mixed programme in 2018 but not visiting Manchester. Their visits have been sporadic in any case, often opting for the Liverpool Playhouse instead (who they are also not visiting).