The fabulous "Gangsta Granny" returns!
From the acclaimed producers of Billionaire Boy and Awful Auntie comes a brand new tour of the award-winning production of this amazing story by David Walliams which has once again, been choreographed by Chantry Dance's co-Artistic Directors, Rae Piper and Paul Chantry.
The story joins young Ben on a Friday night and he knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!
Opening at the Alhambra in Bradford, Gangsta Granny then embarks on a UK tour running until June 2022. Having been previously nominated for an Olivier award, this fantastic, heartwarming show has done numerous sell out tours and had two West End runs. Tickets are selling fast - click on the link below for details of tour dates and where to get yours!
The story joins young Ben on a Friday night and he knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!
Opening at the Alhambra in Bradford, Gangsta Granny then embarks on a UK tour running until June 2022. Having been previously nominated for an Olivier award, this fantastic, heartwarming show has done numerous sell out tours and had two West End runs. Tickets are selling fast - click on the link below for details of tour dates and where to get yours!
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"Whoever You Are"
A Piper Chantry & De Frutos film collaboration 2021
Renowned director Javier De Frutos in collaboration with producers and performers Rae Piper and Paul Chantry, has created the award-winning new short film, 'Whoever You Are'.
Chantry's Co-Artistic Directors are the film's executive producers and feature as 'He' and 'She', the two characters who feature in this cinematic adaptation of Walt Whitman’s evocative poem, ‘Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand’.
Since it's release, "Whoever You Are" has received multiple awards:
Chantry's Co-Artistic Directors are the film's executive producers and feature as 'He' and 'She', the two characters who feature in this cinematic adaptation of Walt Whitman’s evocative poem, ‘Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand’.
Since it's release, "Whoever You Are" has received multiple awards:
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Billionaire Boy is Back!
BILLIONAIRE BOY IS GOING TO THE WEST END!!
Choreographed by Rae Piper and Paul Chantry, Co-Artistic Directors of Chantry Dance,
this wonderful production by the Birmingham Stage Company of the bestselling story by David Walliams will be at the Garrick Theatre from 17th July 2021 to 30th July 2022.
Billionaire Boy tell the story of Joe Spud, who at twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money. But what Joe doesn't have is a friend so he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. However, things don't go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can't buy!
Following a sell-out run of Gangsta Granny in 2017 which was nominated for an Olivier Award, Birmingham Stage Company are delighted to return to the Garrick Theatre this summer with Billionaire Boy.
Visit our NEW dedicated YouTube channel!
Bringing you the joy of dance during the Covid-19 outbreak
Our new YouTube channel features:
* Dance classes - ballet, contemporary and contemporary ballet technique
* Fitness and conditioning workouts
* Footage of Chantry Dance productions
* Behind the scenes rehearsal footage
* Interviews with high profile industry figures, including performers such as Dominic North (Matthew Bourne's New Adventures), Sarah Kundi (English National Ballet), Sierra Boggess (Broadway and West End Leading Lady), Javier De Frutos (Olivier winning choreographer), Bill Deamer (Olivier winning choreographer) and more!
Chantry Dance is Recruiting
Chantry Dance Company CIO
Recruiting for Chair and Trustees
Un-remunerated
Chantry Dance Company is seeking to appoint a new Chair and Trustees to join its Board, to chime with the
implementation of its new Strategic Plan. Based in Grantham, we are seeking to increase the size of our Board,
recruiting suitably experienced individuals from across England who share in our commitment to supporting the development of Chantry Dance as a national dance organisation.
1) We are seeking appoint a new Chair with outstanding leadership skills who can work closely with our Co-Artistic Directors to deliver our goals.
2) We are also seeking new Trustees with experience in one or more of the following:
· Producing & Touring
· Fundraising
· Commercial Revenue Development
· Advocacy
· Human Resources best practice
· Governance best practice
· Charity Law
· Outreach/ Arts Education best practice
· Business plan monitoring and evaluation
To receive a copy of our application pack providing details on these roles and how to apply, please contact John
Nicholls at Arts Quarter LLP via john@artsquarter.com
Deadline for the receipt of applications is 5:00 pm on 31st Dec 2021
Chantry Dance Company CIO is an equal opportunities employer
Recruiting for Chair and Trustees
Un-remunerated
Chantry Dance Company is seeking to appoint a new Chair and Trustees to join its Board, to chime with the
implementation of its new Strategic Plan. Based in Grantham, we are seeking to increase the size of our Board,
recruiting suitably experienced individuals from across England who share in our commitment to supporting the development of Chantry Dance as a national dance organisation.
1) We are seeking appoint a new Chair with outstanding leadership skills who can work closely with our Co-Artistic Directors to deliver our goals.
2) We are also seeking new Trustees with experience in one or more of the following:
· Producing & Touring
· Fundraising
· Commercial Revenue Development
· Advocacy
· Human Resources best practice
· Governance best practice
· Charity Law
· Outreach/ Arts Education best practice
· Business plan monitoring and evaluation
To receive a copy of our application pack providing details on these roles and how to apply, please contact John
Nicholls at Arts Quarter LLP via john@artsquarter.com
Deadline for the receipt of applications is 5:00 pm on 31st Dec 2021
Chantry Dance Company CIO is an equal opportunities employer
Chantry Dance – a District Portfolio Organisation supported by South Kesteven District Council and InvestSK
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Chantry Dance is a registered charity number 1153601
