William Forsythe’s famous ballet, the first he created after becoming director of the Frankfurt Ballet in 1984.

A ballet in four parts, Artifact features music by J.S. Bach and scenography, lighting, costumes and choreography all by William Forsythe. It is famous for the way it subverts the traditional physical principles of ballet and plays with audiences’ ideas about what ballet can be.

An Olivier Award-winning company, Royal Ballet of Flanders has been performing and touring worldwide for over four decades. Led by artistic director Kathryn Bennetts, they are known for their flawless technique and boldly unconventional productions.

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