One Way, No Entry, Warning, Merge, Stop.

No longer innocent instructions; these common commands spark memories and emotions that resonate deeply in our lives.

They reflect the decisions we make, the paths we take, the turning points, the risks and the adventures; and this is where The Land of Yes and The Land of No begins.

Bonachela’s instinctive, dynamic and highly physical movement is both beautifully abstract and intensely emotive. This work takes an exploration into the human psyche, the power of imagination and the body’s ability to give physical shape to memory, experience and emotions. With a rich and expressive score from Italian composer Ezio Bosso (Christopher Wheeldon, Ballet Boyz) and designs from Alan Macdonald, best known for work on feature films such as The Queen (2006) and the Dylan Thomas biopic Edge of Love (2008).

‘No other British-based choreographer spans high art and pop culture quite so effortlessly’ the guardian