William Forsythe is considered by many to be one of the most outstanding representatives of contemporary dance in the world. His works have redefined classical ballet, transforming it into a dynamic 21st Century form of artistic expression.

Focus on Forsythe celebrates the legendary choreographer's work, bringing together his seminal works from the past with more recent creations, including performances and choreographic installations.

With events taking place in different venues throughout London, this unique month-long retrospective lets audiences experience a diverse range of work from one of one of today's most prolific artists.

Programme Overview

The Forsythe Company: You made me a monster
Sadler's Wells
20 & 21 Apr 2009

A compelling and provocative performance installation. In this highly personal work chronicling a body besieged by cancer, the audience and performers are placed together on the main stage. Read more »

The Forsythe Company: Decreation
Sadler's Wells
24 - 26 Apr 2009
Feelings of tenderness and rage pulse throughout William Forsythe's award-winning Decreation, which was choreographed in 2003 for Ballett Frankfurt, inspired by an essay by Canadian poet Anne Carson. Read more »

Film Screening
Lilian Baylis Studio
20, 21, 24 & 25 April
Free
Films by William Forsythe will be shown in the Lilian Baylis Studio alongside  performances of Decreation and You Made Me a Monster (excluding Sun 26 April)  in the main house. Read more »

City of Abstracts
across London
20 Apr - 3 May 2009
Free
Look out for this remarkable multimedia installation as it travels around the city - you may be surprised to find yourself performing in your own public dance piece!
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Panel Discussion
Choreographic Objects
Lilian Baylis Studio
25 Apr 2009
Free (Reserve in advance)
Discussion, chaired by Scott deLahunta, about research undergone by scientists and key choreographers including William Forsythe, Siobhan Davies, Emio Greco/PC and Wayne McGregor.
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Nowhere & Everywhere at the Same Time
Tate Modern
30 Apr - 1 May 2009
Dancers weave through the vast space of the Tate Modern's Turbine Hall which is filled with hundreds of pendulums. Read more »

Scattered Crowd
Midland Goods Shed
1 - 3 May
Free
Forsythe's gorgeous Scattered Crowd is composed of thousands of white balloons, delicately suspended to create a breathtaking volume in which the viewer's slightest stir causes a ripple of movement. Read more »

Additive Inverse
South London Gallery
8 - 10 May 2009
Free
This installation by William Forsythe in collaboration with Philip Bußmann and featuring a soundtrack by Thom Willems will be shown in the UK for the first time. 
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