In 2003, Lullaby by choreographer Jasmin Vardimon marked a pivotal moment in her career and in the history of dance theatre, establishing her company as a leading force on the British scene thanks to its bold choreography, visually striking choices and a strong sense of social and political critique. Set in a hospital ward and acclaimed for its raw honesty and physical inventiveness, this choreography earned the artist numerous accolades, cementing her role as an ‘Associate Artist’ at Sadler’s Wells.

Today, more than twenty years on, the choreographer returns to that world with a fresh perspective, a renewed sense of urgency and a boldly contemporary vision. Jasmin Vardimon (MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire) will unveil a powerful new chapter in the world of Lullaby.

In a world increasingly marked by pressure, alienation and the fragility of care systems, Lullaby poses an urgent question: what does it truly mean to care for another?

Through evocative imagery and emotionally charged performances, Vardimon invites the audience into a space that is both unsettling and deeply human. Set against the austere backdrop of a hospital, the new Lullaby explores the fragile dualities of human life: joy and despair, vulnerability and resilience, illness and wellbeing. With its distinctive style characterised by irony, emotional intensity and visceral theatricality, Vardimon carries forward the legacy of a great production whilst, at the same time, charting an entirely new course. A wholly original creation, yet one born from the echoes of the 2003 masterpiece: a bold and surprising new direction, centred on what should be the very heart of society: care.