Still Pointless: BalletBoyz at 25

The Theatre Royal in Brighton is hosting Still Pointless: BalletBoyz at 25 on 27 June 2026. This performance marks the 25th anniversary of the company, offering a look back at their history through a selection of their past work. The show is structured to present a mix of live dance and film, a format that has defined much of the company's output over the years. By bringing together these different elements, the production provides a view of the company's evolution since its inception, allowing the audience to see how their approach to performance has developed over the last quarter of a century.

The programme for the evening includes excerpts from works by a range of choreographers who have collaborated with the company, including Christopher Wheeldon, Iván Perez, Maxine Doyle, Liam Scarlett, Xie Xin, and Javier de Frutos. The performance begins with an excerpt from Critical Mass, a piece by Russell Maliphant. In addition to these established works, the programme features a new commission choreographed by Seirian Griffiths, which sits alongside the retrospective elements of the show. This balance between historical pieces and new work is intended to show the breadth of the company's creative output.

The musical accompaniment for the performance incorporates compositions by Cassie Kinoshi, Ben Foskett, Keaton Henson, and Max Richter. This event is a co-production with Sadler's Wells and is supported by the Cockayne Foundation. For those familiar with the company's history, the evening serves as a way to revisit specific pieces while also seeing new choreography. The combination of film and live performance remains a central feature of the presentation, reflecting the company's approach to dance. The event at the Theatre Royal provides a space to see these various elements brought together in a single programme, allowing the audience to observe the company's work in a theatre setting. It is a straightforward presentation of their history and current direction, suitable for anyone interested in the development of contemporary dance over the last two decades.