Nightingale Ballet
15 July | Important Announcement
Due to the high winds forecast for tomorrow evening, we have made the decision for the safety and enjoyment of ticket holders to move the Nightingale ballet into our Courtyard Café as hold two showings instead of the one. Ticket holders affected by the time change will be contacted by New Creations Collectively directly.
Ticket holders are still welcome to arrive anytime before the performance begins to explore the gardens (weather permitting Leonardslee remains open) or enjoy the Clocktower Café. Audience members will be admitted into the Courtyard Café 15 mins before the performance starts.
If you have any questions please contact New Creations Collective via contact@newcreationscollective.com
We are delighted to welcome back New Creations Collective with their new production Nightingale, after performing The Secret Garden on Leonardslee House Lawn last Summer.
Nightingale is a brand-new ballet based on the life and work of Florence Nightingale, one of the most iconic and significant women in British history. The production educates whilst entertaining with a high-quality original dance production and a brand-new score. Find out more below.
£18 per adult | £12 per child |£55 per family (2 adults and 2 children) | Under 2s Free
Nightingale
Florence’s legendary life was marked by monumental achievements and extraordinary events. In a society bound by convention, Florence changed history.
Get to know Florence like never before as we take you on a journey from her childhood surrounded by family, to finding her profession as a nurse, to becoming the first woman in history to receive an order of Merit from King Edward. This is a woman who’s story is worth telling!
Narrated extracts from Florence’s personal diaries bring her story to life through her own words, alongside a brand-new score, original choreography, beautiful set and costumes.
The original score has been created by Adam Kornas and authentic, character-driven choreography by Nina Monteiro. Performed by an accomplished cast of dancers and musicians, this high-quality, original ballet is guaranteed to be an inspiring and informative experience for adults and children alike.
New Creations Collective & Hulya Levent
New Creations Collective is a Kent-based dance company, using classical and contemporary artforms to tell timeless, hope-inspiring stories. The company aims to push the boundaries of typically theatrical art forms by creating work that is highly accessible and can be performed outside of the theatre. New Creations Collective bring the show to the people!
Hulya’s passion to see positive change in the arts industry, her drive for excellence and her vision to create ambitious, accessible works, inspired her to found New Creations Collective in 2020. Since it was founded she has produced and directed the hugely successful outdoor touring production of The Secret Garden with New Creations Collective.
Hulya has worked as a professional director, producer, dancer and ballet teacher for 8 years. She also regularly works for London Children’s Ballet, teaching workshops, leading auditions and adapting and directing their West End productions for Tour.
Leonardslee Picnics
Indulgent picnics to choose from, including a children's picnic basket, collect from our Clocktower Café and enjoy during the ballet. Bring your picnic blanket. We proudly source local produce for our picnic baskets and do not allow food to be brought in from outside the estate
Key Information
Suitable for all ages although we do have a gentle recommendation in place of 8+ due to the exploration of more mautre themes such as war.
This is an outdoor show and will go ahead in all weather conditions so please come prepared.
Running time is approximately 60 – 75 minutes