NEIL JONES – Gingerland (World Premiere)

Immerse yourself in a dance-theatre spectacular at this year’s Festival – created, choreographed and starring Strictly’s pro-dancer supreme,  Neil Jones.

In an imagined world where redheads are outlawed for the extraordinary powers hidden in their DNA, follow one young woman’s journey as she uncovers her past to help shape her future. Packed with original music, jaw-dropping choreography, and unexpected twists, Gingerland is a funny, heart-warming and powerful show about being different – and turning what once made you a target into a superpower.

With a soundtrack of entirely original music, the show blends Latin, hip-hop, ballroom, contemporary and street styles. Expect mind-bending effects, slow-motion sequences —and a fierce sense of fun. Perfect for families, Strictly fans and dance audiences alike.

Neil Jones is one of the longest-serving and most-loved professional dancers on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and he holds over 40+ dancing championship wins, including 4-times World Latin Champion. Neil performs and choreographs across the UK and the globe; his 2018 hit Somnium was created for Lichfield Festival before a successful run at London’s Sadler’s Wells and we’re delighted to be welcoming him back for another world premiere!

Gingerland is created, directed, and produced by Neil Jones, who will be joined by a stellar line-up of dancers to include Theophilus O. Bailey, Benjamin Banishahi, Kibrea Carmichael, Tania Dimbelolo, Robert Dgyimah, Mollie Goddard, Lia Nocera Hammond-Williams and Abz Kareem

Original music is written by Richard Fairlie, Jack Fawdry, Emily Hooley, and Neil Jones.

Add-on Meet & Greet: join us for a glass of fizz and a chance to chat and take photos with Neil. Very limited availability.

Also on Friday 11 July

Event Sponsors Pegasus Group | Ray and Jenny Mansell

Price bands: £48 / £42 / £35 / £26   + £25 Meet & Greet 

Concessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details