Birmingham, known as the second city of the United Kingdom and is one of many cities that make up the West Midlands. In fact, it is just about in the center of the region, and the city itself now sits where the Forest of Arden was many, many years ago. Hills, and valleys, mountains and forests, this is Shakespeare’s country and that fact is still alive and well today. The number of theaters and amount of productions happening every year in Birmingham, is second only to the city of London. The city is also extremely well known for their dance companies, their art galleries, the symphony and the opera. It is no wonder that this is one of the most visited cities in the United Kingdom year after year, with people traveling from England and Scotland, as well as those from around the world, for a visit to a local restaurant or pub, a night out with the Shakespeare theater or the Welsh National Opera and then a night in at a quaint or perhaps historic Birmingham hotel.
This year in particular is special for the city, as the Birmingham Royal Ballet theater will celebrate their 20th anniversary. There will be celebrations and special performances throughout 2009, and the premier performance of David Bintley’s new ballet. The company has had residence in the Birmingham Hippodrome for the ten years, and has continued to strive for the best. Director, Bintley stated that they remain very well aware of how the audience is enjoying their work and do all that they can to ensure that the performances they give are vibrant, interesting and innovative. The company has worked very hard over the last 20 years, and has gained respect and love not only from the people of Birmingham, but internationally as well as they become more of a force in the classical dance world around the globe. This year promises to be an incredible one, as the company will perform not only new and collaborative works, but past works from their repertoire as well, a kind of history of performance giving back to and thanking the Birmingham audiences for their support and loyalty and love.
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