Overture 2012 has been commissioned by Dance Umbrella and is a world premiere, marking the return to the UK of choreographer Royston Maldoom whose work with young people has achieved international renown.

The young people taking part, some of whom will be experiencing dance for the first time, will work with Royston and his creative team to create a new contemporary dance piece, set to Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. Royston’s gift for galvanising the energy and commitment of young people will result in a powerful and moving piece of dance. Combined with Shostakovich’s monumental music and the world-class playing of the LSO, this will be an unforgettable, and unmissable, evening in the theatre.

Royston’s passion for community dance has taken him throughout the world, often to areas of conflict. He believes that dance and performance can transform the lives of individuals and communities. In 2006, he was awarded an OBE for services to community dance throughout the world.

Overture 2012 is Dance Umbrella’s most ambitious project yet. We have raised over £100,000 so far, but there is still a long way to go to. Help us make the dream a reality...

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Overture 2012 Supporters

Individuals

Ambassador Theatre Group, AMP Shareholders, Anonymous, The Almond Family, Robin Arthur, Brian Astley, Tom Ball, Bob Bartner, Simon and Anneke Berrill, Breckman and Company, Sadie Coles, Geoffrey Collins, Peter and Annette Ellis, Gerald Fox, Ian Fisher, Joachim Fluery, Dr Anthony and Mrs Lynda Fry, David and Kathie Garfath, Ruth Glick and Jonathan Green, Chris Goodwill, Gary Halkyard, Abel Halpern, Jenny and Richard Hardie, David Henshaw, Andrew Hochhauser QC, Peter Jarvis, Elaine Kaufman, David Levin, Jerry Lockspeiser, Phil McIntyre, Lindy Mason, Ruth Mertens, Sara Naudi, Colin Nears, Bill & Jane Nicholas, Jenny Nicholson, Jonathan Park, Ross Roberts, Deborah Roslund, Ian Rothnie and Julie Fewtrell, George and Dorothy Russell, Mr T.W. Sharp, Tony Shepherd, Neville Shulman CBE, Brian D. Smith, Joe and Lucy Smouha, Table 15 at Spring at the Savoy, Bill Taylor of Stage One Entertainment, Sir Peter and Lady Thompson, Norman and Alice Tulchin, Illa Walter, Carolyne Waters, Richard Wilson, Derek Wood CBE QC, Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Trust & Foundations

The RM Burton 1998 Charitable Trust, Coutts & Company Charitable Trust, The Daisy Trust, The Foundation for Sport and the Arts, The Hedley Foundation, The Robert Gavron Charitable Trust, Marina Kleinwort Charitable Trust, David Laing Foundation, The Linbury Trust, City of London, John Lyon's Charity, The Mackintosh Foundation, Newcomen Collett Foundation, Jack Petchey Foundation, The Seary Charitable Trust, The Schroder Charity Trust, The Thistle Trust and The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund.

Corporate In Kind Support

Life Water (Official water sponsor for Overture 2012), Harlequin