THRILLING AND MOVING

Rosie Kay Dance Company creates brave new dance in Birmingham that tours to audiences at home and abroad.

We thrill and move a diverse public with relevant, important, political and meaningful dance responding to contemporary society from a female perspective.

EXPLORE ROMEO + JULIET

Romeo + Juliet premiered on 8 September 2021 at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Rosie Kay’s Romeo + Juliet sets the action in the hot Birmingham summer of 2021. In this diverse city, young people’s family loyalties give way to gang allegiance as teenagers play with adult rules. A party in the park gets out of control sparking rumours, rioting and revenge. In the midst of rivalries, first tastes of freedom and sparks of a full-on first love ignite. Two young lovers are led to their tragic deaths by events they can’t control.

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ROMEO + JULIET
COSTUME COLLECTION

Our exclusive Costume Collection is a limited edition replica collection of costumes featured in Rosie Kay Dance Company’s Romeo + Juliet.

GIVE IN STYLE: All proceeds of these sales support the rehearsal and production period of the show, specifically going towards the extra costs incurred in returning to live performance safely.

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Panel discussion:
Making a Romeo + Juliet in present day Birmingham

Join Rosie Kay and Artistic Advisors to the project in a discussion chaired by Birmingham Hippodrome’s Artistic Director/CEO Fiona Allan. Artistic Advisors include actor and director Dylan Duffus, headteacher Azita Zohhadi, Dance Artist Shanelle Clemenson and fellow Hippodrome Associates and choreographers Aakash Odedra and Sonia Sabri.

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5 SOLDIERS

The Body is the Frontline

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In 2008, choreographer Rosie Kay joined the 4th Battalion The Rifles, to watch and participate in full battle exercises, and visited the National Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. What came of these observations was the award-winning, five-star work 5 SOLDIERS.

5 SOLDIERS has been touring since its premiere in 2010, you can see the 2017 live stream (commissioned by The Space) for a limited time for free.

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“War from a female perspective packs a punch…taut, visceral, compassionate”THE OBSERVER

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“not only keeps us riveted, but helps close the gap of understanding between the armed forces and the general public.”

THE SCOTSMAN

Best Independent Company

NATIONAL DANCE AWARDS 2015

Ambassador

Risks, Rights & Reputations

Associate Company

BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME

Dance Ambassador

Parents in Performing Arts

Rosie Kay Dance Company1 day ago

H E L L O 🥰 A few of you are new around here and we are so happy to have you!

As well as keeping up with all things RKDC here on Facebook, you can also join our mailing list...

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Rosie Kay Dance Company3 days ago

We can't believe it has been a whole week since the closing night of our time on stage with Birmingham Royal Ballet ❤️😭

We're reminiscing with a few of our favourite photos from the double-bill.
📸: Bill Cooper (Radio and Juliet)...

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Rosie Kay Dance Company4 days ago

Reflecting on the last week with some words from our audiences and reviewers 🗞️

'[the] polyglot blend of hip-hop and classical steps is consistently absorbing' - Financial Times

Harry Ondrak-Wright as LJ
📸: Brian Slater

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Rosie Kay Dance Company5 days ago

If you experienced Romeo + Juliet last week you might recognise the Costume Collection 💚💜

Designed by Louis Price and individually made-to-order, all proceeds from each sale of a replica costume piece contributes to the making & production of the show.
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Rosie Kay Dance Company7 days ago

Who doesn’t love World Ballet Day? ✨ A twist on the tutu from Rosie Kay’s Fantasia ⚡️

Dancers: Carina Howard, Shanelle Clemenson and Harriet Ellis
📸: Brian Slater

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Rosie Kay Dance Company1 week ago

What a week. What a joy to spend the week on stage with Birmingham Royal Ballet 🙏

‘I really don't know quite how to put into words just what a wonderful and incredible experience it has been to work with the Royal...

Louise Katerega It really was so wonderful and incredible as an audience member (Saturday matinee) too to hear and see this combination of people, artists, setting...always lovely to hear that offstage the experience was just as rich🙂 Congratulations to you, RKDC team and lovely, lovely cast!

Mary Fogg SO enjoyed the performance on Saturday night. Thank you and congratulations to all the dancers

John Luckacovic Fantastic. Wish we could have been there.

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