Artifact was the first ballet created by William Forsythe after he became director of the Frankfurt Ballet in 1984, and has been described as “a masterpiece” (New York Times).

 19 – Saturday 21 April 2012

Sadler’s Wells presents this seminal piece nearly 30 years after its premiere, performed by one of Europe’s most respected dance companies. Royal Ballet Flanders performs the celebrated work from 19 – 21 April 2012, returning to Sadler’s Wells for the first time since their acclaimed production of Forsythe’s Impressing the Czar in 2008, which won the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance and was nominated for Best New Dance Production. Known for their flawless technique and boldly unconventional productions, Royal Ballet Flanders have been performing and touring worldwide for over four decades.