The Boy with the Rollerblades premiered at Rotherham’s Magna Science Adventure Centre in 2019. With Gary Beacom in the title role, and Kathak dancers including Abirami Eshwar and Kali Chandrasegaram, the show was enjoyed by a large family audience including pupils from local schools who had just completed a three month creative learning programme with BSDC.
The Boy with the Rollerblades
Once there was a famous ice skater called Gary. Gary skated all over the world. He was always on his skates. Then one day the ice began to melt . . .
Photo: Gavin Joynt
The Boy with the Rollerblades is a fantastical work for children showcasing the mesmerising talents of world figure skating champion Gary Beacom.
A winter tale for our times, The Boy with the Rollerblades will delight children of all ages – and adults too – with its poetic tale of a boy whose magical talent is put to the test when all of the ice in the world begins to melt. We follow Gary on a thrilling and inspiring journey as navigates the world on rollerblades, encountering endangered species and ever-changing weather along the way. This tale of resilience and strength is a treat for all ages with timely emphasis on climate change and what we can all do to make a difference.
Featuring Balbir’s signature mix of classical north Indian Kathak and contemporary dance styles, The Boy with the Rollerblades is performed to live music that blends traditional Indian sounds with jazz. The original music is composed by Jesse Bannister.
Part of a compelling project bringing together BSDC, Children & The Arts (CATA), Magna Science Adventure Centre and 4 Rotherham primary schools, The Boy with the Rollerblades is much more than just a performance – it is an invaluable teaching resource with childrens’ imagination at its core.
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The Boy with the Rollerblades premiered at Rotherham’s Magna Science Adventure Centre in 2019. With Gary Beacom in the title role, and Kathak dancers including Abirami Eshwar and Kali Chandrasegaram, the show was enjoyed by a large family audience including pupils from local schools who had just completed a three month creative learning programme with BSDC.
Photos: Gavin Joynt
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Rehearsing the piece
Rehearsing the piece
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Rehearsing The Boy with the Rollerblades in Leeds, August 2018
Photos: Malcolm Johnson