Jérôme Bel
One of the most important international dance artists of the past 30 years, French choreographer Jérôme Bel presents a career retrospective he calls “auto-bio-choreo-graphy.”
For ecological reasons, Bel no longer travels by plane. Instead, UK-based performer Terry O’Connor of Forced Entertainment plays him, challenging the boundaries between art and interpretation, performance and archive.
A blend of filmed dance documentation, monologue, and live performance, this unexpected evening is both a survey of past creation and a gesture of constant reinvention.
About Ageless Festival
This is a pay what you can event as part of Ageless 10-11 July 2026, a two-day festival of dance reimagining age. If you’re interested in attending multiple events why not purchase a festival pass giving you priority access to all the events happening across the festival. Our early bird discount of 20% is available until 31st May.
Find us and access
Studio One is in stage@leeds in the University of Leeds campus. There is step free access throughout the building and wheelchair spaces are available.
Yorkshire Dance aims to accessible and inclusive for all. We create a ‘braver space’, where you feel able to express yourself in a supportive and empowering way. You will be welcomed and treated with respect by Yorkshire Dance staff and we expect and encourage everyone at Ageless Festival to do the same. Learn more here.
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