An Evening With Darcey Bussell CBE

On the evening of the official opening of the new Westlands Entertainment Venue, we are excited to announce that dance legend Darcey Bussell CBE will delight audiences with an inspiring discussion of her stunning career.

Darcey Bussell achieved legendary status in the dance world. Widely considered to be one of the greatest English ballerinas of all time, with a career spanning more than 20 years. She has worked with Dame Margot Fonteyn, observed an ageing Nureyev, and danced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as well as President Clinton and the president of China.

In 1985 at the age of 16, Darcey was accepted at the Royal Ballet’s National School in London, and in 1989 she became the youngest ever British ballerina to be given the honour of Principal dancer. Darcey’s final performance, MacMillan’s Song of the Earth in 2007, was broadcast to more than 3.3 million viewers.

Today, Darcey is a member of the Board of Directors, Sydney Dance Company. In 2011 she was appointed Vice President of the Royal Academy of Dance. More recently Darcey brings her expertise and glamour, to the judging panel of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing as well as hosting her own series of TV documentaries about Audrey Hepburn, Margot Fonteyn, and others.

Tickets: £20
Concessions: £18.50
Footlights: Discount Applies

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