Following its sell-out success in 2011, pop legends Pet Shop Boys and maverick choreographer Javier De Frutos bring the acclaimed Sadler's Wells collaboration, The Most Incredible Thing, back to the main stage.
This modern fairytale based on Hans Christian Andersen's fable, adapted by Matthew Dunster, centres on a contest to produce 'the most incredible thing', with a prize of half the kingdom and marriage to the princess at stake. Created by an impressive team including long-time Pet Shop Boys collaborator Sven Helbig, Tony Award-winning designer Katrina Lindsay (Les Liaisons Dangereuses), and BAFTA-winning film animator, Tal Rosner, The Most Incredible Thing also features a 26-piece orchestra and a talented cast of 16 dancers.
As the planet's most successful pop duo, the Pet Shop Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and amassed 22 top 10 hits, three Brit Awards and six Grammy nominations, but this new production signalled their first foray into composing for dance- if you missed it last time, this is your chance to see one of the most talked about cultural events of 2011.
Nearest Tube: Angel (250m)
Nearest Train: Waterloo
Buses: 19, 38, 341, 171a (Bus stop outside theatre) Sadler’s Wells Express Bus to Farringdon, Waterloo and Victoria stations only leaves 8 mins after each evening performance
Nearest Car Park: Car Park behind theatre – free space for disabled patrons – please book in advance
Infra-red system with 15 headsets – please book. Collect headsets from shop. Deposit required.
Guide dogs allowed into auditorium (aisle seats are best) and staff available to dog-sit.
15 spaces for wheelchair users in rows J–K of Stalls and in Stalls side gallery. 6 spaces at 1st Circle – take the lift from the foyer (to right of entrance). Companions can sit next to you or nearby depending on how many of the spaces have been booked.
Toilets: Men and women’s on 1st Circle and 2nd Circle levels, men’s in basement and women’s on mezzanine. Some toilets have large cubicles with grip rails. 5 adapted toilets by right-hand entrance to Stalls, by lifts to 1st Circle and 2nd Circle, at basement and mezzanine levels.
Rows J and K in the Stalls and aisle seats have the most leg room.
Bars at Stalls, 1st Circle and 2nd Circle levels all have moveable seats and tables and accessible counters.
2 accessible phonecard phones by main entrance.