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Carl Alan Award Winner!

Jack is delighted to have won the 2024 Theatre Choreography Award at the Carl Alan Awards. 

He was nominated by the NATD and ADA for his services to choreography and dance. Angela Rippon was honoured on the same evening with a lifetime achievement award. 

Previous winners include Matthew Bourne OBE, Dame Arlene Phillips, Stephen Mear, Bill Deamer, Lizzie Gee, Matt Flint & Matt Cole. 

World Champion Grand Finals 2024

Jack recently judged the Grand Finals of the TDCI World Perfomrer 2024 in Blackpool. 

Jack was joined by Emmerdale and Coronation  Street star Hayley Tamaddon and the Legendary Phil Winston.

All England Dance!

Jack has recently become an All England Dance Adjudicator. After completing a year of interviews and training he will commence his role from early 2025. 

To book Jack for your festival or competition, please drop an email on the contact page with details of your event. 

Honorary Member!

Jack has recently been made an honorary member of the NATD. 

He trained with the association as a child and is thrilled to continue his relationship with this incredible organisation. 


Mercury Mentor!

Jack has recently become a Creative Mentor for the Mercury Theatre in Colchester. 

The project aims to support and nurture young creatives form the East Anglia area. 

Kerry Does Christmas!

Jack is pleased to announce that he will be choreographing Kerry Ellis’s next Christmas concert at Dorking Halls this December. 

To get tickets head to the Dorking Hall’s website, Christmas can’t come soon enough! 

Riddles & Romance!

Jack will feature in a one night West End concert alongside Kerry Ellis and Rob Houchen to showcase new work by Clive Davis. 

To book tickets click the photo above. 

The Panto of your Dreams!

Jack will be returning to Brighton this Christmas to choreograph Sleeping Beauty for Brighton Family Panto. 

The show stars BBC Radio presenter Allison Ferns and runs from the 19th December 2024.

Halloween Just Got Sweeter! 

It’s Spooky what Pandora will find behind the Fruit-tella door and Heart’s Halloween Hotel… 

Jack recently choreographed Heart FM’s online Fruit-tella campaign for Global. Click above to see this spooky segment. 

Magic To Do!

Jack has recently worked with the Musical Theatre Students at Newcastle College, choreographing their production of Bob Fosse’s Pippin. 

To find out more about the College, click the photo above. 

Madame Chandelier Saves Opera!

Jack is thrilled to be choreographing the hilarious new production from the Madame Chandelier franchise. Touring the UK this summer with a stint at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Madame Chandelier is ready to save the day by solving opera’s problematic plots, fixing structural inequality and shattering the glass ceiling with her high notes.

‘Expert timing’ **** (Observer). ‘Infectiously bonkers’ **** (Scotsman). ‘Phenomenal’ **** (BroadwayBaby.com). Nominated for Best Comedy Show, Manchester Fringe.

First Night Magazine Interview

Jack recently spoke to First Night Magazine about choreographing Goldilocks The Ballet.

To hear all about the creative process of this brand new ballet adaptation, read the full article here.

Four Stars for Goldilocks The Ballet!

Between Jack Pallister’s choreography and Orit Sutton’s artistic direction, there is so much care and attention in producing a show that is perfectly pitched. Read for the Full Review Here. 

Award Winning Porridge! 

Jack’s most recent production of Goldilocks: The Ballet has been nominated for 2 Off West End Awards. For more information about this award check the link above. 

Brick Lane Music Hall Launches Their First Ever Summer School!

Building on their work with primary school children across the London Boroughs of Newham and Tower Hamlets, we are delighted to announce that this Summer will see the launch of our first ever Brick Lane Music Hall Summer School, designed for budding Musical Theatre superstars aged 8 – 13. The week long course will be designed to foster confidence, teamwork and personal growth, with students receiving professional training in singing, dancing, and acting.

Jack is delighted to be the project co-coordinator for the outreach projects at Brick Lane Music Hall and looks forward to welcoming the stars of the future to the theatre this summer. 

To apply click the photo above today! 

Hull Workshops 2024

Jack will be heading up to Hull to deliver bespoke workshops for young dancers and performers. 

If you are from the area click the link above to join Jack & Jordan for a fantastic day culminating in a performance for family and friends.

Jack has recently been delivering workshops and lectures for the National Association of Teachers of Dancing across the UK. If you would like Jack to visit your dance school, college or association please contact him today. 

Beyond The Curtain Interview

Jack recently spoke to Beyond The Curtain about choreographing Goldilocks The Ballet.

To hear all about the creative process of this brand new ballet adaptation, read the full article here.

Peter Pan 

Jack is currently choreographing ‘Peter Pan’ at Brick Lane Music Hall which opens on the 18th January and runs till the 2nd March.

For tickets, visit the Brick Lane Music Hall Website. 

Goldilocks: The Ballet 

This summer, Jack will be choreographing a brand new family ballet production of ‘Goldilocks’. The show will tour the UK in 2024, visiting Sadler’s Wells and the Leicester Square Theatre. 

Join Goldilocks, the girl with the lovely locks and her jar of magic honey, as she befriends a family of bears and teaches everyone the value of sharing.

Carl Alan Awards 2024

Jack is thrilled to have been nominated twice this year by the ADA and the NATD for a Carl Alan Award for services to choreography. 



The Saturday Club with Jack & Jordan 

Your weekend starts right here! You’re invited to join the Saturday Club, with Jack & Jordan every Saturday morning from 10am.

 So turn up the feel good, get your jazz hands ready and sing out Louise as the lads fill your Saturday mornings with all things West End and play the greatest songs from stage and screen. 

 Kick off your weekend on Box Office Radio with Jack & Jordan. If you like a lot of musical in your theatre, join our club! 

Build a Rocket Soars! 

Build a Rocket shoots for the stars and soars even further. 

After completing a successful UK Tour and a stint at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Build a Rocket received outstanding reviews and a nomination for Best Newcomer Play. 

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Nominated for ‘Best Newcomer Play’ at the GM Fringe

Jack worked on the show as Associate Director and Movement Director. 

Vincent’s Jingle Bell Spectacular

Jack will be appearing in Brick Lane’s Christmas Spectacular this year as both cast member and choreographer. 

The show opens on the 16th of November till the 20th December. Tickets are available now, so come along and celebrate in true music hall style this festive season. 


Beauty & the Beast

Jack has recently written ‘Beauty & the Beast’, which will be premiering in London this Christmas at the Bridewell Theatre from the 4th of December. 

To find out more about this production or to book tickets, click the photo above! 


Dance World Cup 2023

Jack will be hosting the Dance World Cup Finals in Braga, joining the line up of world class judges and compères. 

52 countries and 7500 dancers are competing this year, making the Dance World Cup the 2nd biggest competition in the world. 

Jack has been nominated for a Carl Alan Award for choreography. 

He has been nominated alongside Matt Cole and Nadine Kennedy. 

The ceremony will take place on the 14th October in Blackpool. 

Cool Britannia!

Jack will be choreographing ‘Cool Britannia’ this summer at the Brighton Met. 

You Raise Me Up, The Starr Trust, Together Co & The Focus Foundation will all benefit from one of the biggest nights of entertainment Sussex has ever seen. 

To book tickets and support these important Sussex based charities, click the photo above.  

Sussex Superstars!

Jack was thrilled to be the Head Judge for this inspiring competition which saw hundreds of applicants compete to be crowned the Sussex’s Superstar.

Click the photo above to find out more about the winner. The competition will return in 2024, so keep an eye out for details on how to enter. 

Build a Rocket!

This Summer, Jack will be working on the UK Tour of ‘Build a Rocket’ as Associate Director. The play is touring to venues in London’s West End, Hull, Manchester, Newcastle and Yorkshire.

The tour concludes at the infamous Edinburgh Fringe Festival from the 7th of August. 

Details of this tour can be found here.  

Late Night Love!

With Jack Pallister & Jordan Langford

Bringing you all the greatest love songs from stage and screen from 10pm every Thursday. Just ask your smart speaker to play Box Office Radio or download the App. 

Each week the lads will be talking all things love, as they rate their favourite love songs and play some of yours. 

So relax, grab a cuppa or something stronger, and feel the love…

At Last, It’s Summer- The London Palladium

Jack recently worked on a new musical as assistant choreographer which premiered at London’s most iconic theatre, The London Palladium. 

At Last, It’s Summer was directed by Ian Talbot OBE and choreographed by Jordan Langford. With the Book, Music and Lyrics by Clive Richard Davis, the show starred Louise Dearman, Gary Wilmot and Shannon Rewcroft. 


God Save the King!

Jack will be appearing in the Coronation Show at Brick Lane Music Hall Which runs till the 7th May 2023. 

Celebrate the crowning of our new king in style by booking tickets today. 

Do you believe in MAGIC?

Jack recently appeared in ‘Aladdin’ at The Brighton Centre. 

The show received glittering reviews and played to packed houses. Click to read more about this dazzling production. 

Goldilocks & the Bare Bears

Jack is thrilled to be returning to Brick Lane Music Hall for their annual ‘Panto for Grown Ups’. 

He will be choreographing the show which runs until the 4th March 2023. 


Don’t be late for the Ball…

Jack will be touring this spring with Classic Ballet UK’s new production of Cinderella. 

The show will be visiting many venues this Easter, tickets are now on sale. 

Twice Nightly Podcast!

Jack recently recorded an episode of ‘Twice Nightly! The Podcast’.

Check out the episode hosted by Maria Lovelady and Michael Alan-Bailey to hear all about the backstage stories of the infamous Brick Lane Music Hall. 


2023 Bookings Now Open

Jack will now be taking bookings for adjudicating and workshops in 2023.

If your festival, dance school or theatre company is looking for a creative, please get in touch today.  

Click the photo above to send your requirements directly to Jack.

Express your Elf!

The reviews are in and ‘The Elf Express’ has been rated 5 Stars. Click above to read Andrew Kay’s fabulously fitting review of the show. The show was included in Visit England’s Top 10 Christmas shows to see in 2022. 

‘Jack Pallister’s choreography is first class too, what’s not to love about a line of high kicking or tap dancing elves, and his songs have been tweaked into place, some familiar but with lyrics suited to the narrative rather than lazily and irrelevantly plonked into the whole.’

– Andrew Kay

The Princess & the Frog 

Jack will be joining the cast of ‘The Princess & the Frog for it’s UK tour in 2023. 

The ballet adaptation is the perfect theatre outing for all the family and will tour the country from February 2023. 

Tickets are on sale now!

Head of Creative 

Jack has recently gained the title ‘Creative Supervisor’ at E3. 

Jack will be looking after all things creative for the company as well as working closely with the Artistic Director on some exciting upcoming projects. 

Brighton Pride BBC Special 

Jack recently co-hosted the Pride Special for BBC Radio Sussex & Surrey with Allison Ferns. 

The show was broadcasted live form the start of the parade and featured a whole host of guests including comedian Zoe Lyons. 

Click on the photo above to take a listen to the show on the BBC Sounds App. 

Alice comes to the West End 

Jack will be appearing in the UK tour of ‘Alice In Wonderland’ this autumn which will be touring around the UK. 

It will also be heading to the West End with two special performances at the Phoenix Theatre on the 23rd October 2022. 

Tickets are on sale now. 

 

100 Years of AED Documentary

Jack is currently filming a documentary for the All England 100th Gala which will be shown at the London Coliseum on the 2nd April 2022.

Jack has been touring the country with the chairman of AED, Jacquie Brunjes capturing the behind the scenes of the 2022 finals.

Jack will be delivering Classical Ballet workshops  around the UK this summer.

Locations include Hull, London, Blackpool & Fleetwood. 

Get in touch on the contact page for more information on how to attend. 

The Elf Express!

Jack is thrilled to be directing, choreographing and writing the next instalment of the Brighton Elves with the sequel production- The Elf Express. The show will play the Ironworks this Christmas in Brighton. 

Get your tickets today! 

Brick Lane Music Hall 

Jack has just finished choreographing the St George’s Day Show at Brick Lane Music Hall. 

He will be performing in the Autumn Season as ensemble in the Cockney Singalong Show and The 30th Anniversary Show. 

For tickets, click on the photo above. 

All England Dance Gala 

Jack will be hosting the Grand Final Gala of All England Dance on the 31st July 2022. 

The Gala will take place at the Swan Theatre in High Wycombe and will showcase some of the best young dancers in the UK. 




Sardines

Jack was featured in the most recent edition of Sardine Magazine where he discusses what it’s like to produce theatre during Covid times. 

Aladdin

Aladdin, will be postponed until December 2022 due to Covid 19. Tickets are still available online or from the Brighton Centre Box Office. 

Classic Ballet UK

Jack is thrilled to be joining Classic Ballet UK as one of the company dancers. 

Jack’s credits with Classic Ballet UK include: 

The Nutcracker, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, The Princess and the Frog and Alice in Wonderland. 

1998

Jack has been featured in two editions of 1998 which is a magazine that shines a spotlight on young creatives in the UK.

Schmoozing Podcast 

Jack recently wrote and produced David Hill’s Podcast- Schmoozing. Guests included Debbie McGee, Robin Cousins, Peter James and Sally Gunnel.

Brightonton 

Based on the hit Netflix series Bridgeton, BBC Sounds presents a parody based in Sussex. Written by Jack Pallister and Allison Ferns and staring some very familiar voices.  

Save Our Swans Campaign

The successful event saw 120 dancers and musicians come together to perform the socially distanced dance created by freelance choreographers  Ruth Mair Howard-Jones & Jack Pallister, with the message of  Save Our Swans.

IPPA AWARDS

Check out the IPPA Awards 2018 & 2019

Jack featured in the 2nd and 3rd televised award shows and worked with some of the biggest Bollywood choreographers and artists of our generation. 

VOguE ITALIA

Presente Passato- By Giuseppe Gardella.

Jack featured in Vogue Italia in May 2020. Check out the work by the fabulous photographer Giuseppe Gardella by clicking the link above. 


Director’s Network

Jack is now a member of the Young Vic’s Director Network, which is a space for multi disciplinary and hybrid artists to connect and work together. 

Live from Vegas 

Jack will be choreographing ‘Live From Vegas’ at the Brighton Metropole this Summer.

It has been delayed for two years due to the pandemic but will open it’s doors on the 25th June 2022.

For a chance to see the show girls and place your bets book your tickets today!

Movement Directors Association 

Jack has recently become a member of the Movement Directors’ Association which is an artist-led network that celebrates the work of movement directors and elevates their voices.

Their mission is to create better working conditions by promoting a deeper understand of our contribution within the profession.