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Kate Prince (Choreographer, Director & Writer) is Artistic Director of ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, which she founded in 2002. Kate is an Associate Artist at the Old Vic and at Sadler’s Wells, where ZooNation is also a Resident Company.

ZooNation productions include: Into the Hoods (Novello Theatre 2008) which was the West End’s first hip hop dance show, Some Like it Hip Hop (Sadler’s Wells Peacock 2011-13 and UK tour), Groove on Down the Road (SouthBank Centre 2013-14), ZooNation: Unplugged (Sadler’s Wells 2013), The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (Royal Opera House Linbury Studio 2014 and the Roundhouse 2016), Into the Hoods: Remixed (Sadler’s Wells Peacock 2015-16 and UK tour), SYLVIA (The Old Vic 2018 and 2023 ). In 2020 Kate created, directed and choreographed Message In A Bottle (Sadler’s Wells & Universal Music) at the Peacock Theatre.
The company also created special performances for Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations in Hyde Park 2008 and for the Laurence Olivier Awards in 2011 creating new choreography for West Side Story with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

For TV Kate’s credits include work for Strictly Come Dancing, So You Think You Can Dance, The Royal Variety Show, Top of the Pops, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Take Away, CD:UK, Blue Peter, Strictly Dance Fever, Sport Relief, The Album Chart Show, Discomania and PopWorld.

Her film work includes choreography for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (WARP, Channel 4 Films & New Regency), StreetDance 3D (Vertigo & BBC Films) The Holloway Laundrette, which she wrote & directed for BAFTA/Channel 4.

Other theatre work includes Everybody’s Talking About Jamie for Jonathan Butterell (Sheffield Crucible & West End, nominated for Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer), Enda Walsh’s Ballyturk (National Theatre), Stephen Mear’s Shoes (Sadler’s Wells), I Can’t Sing: the X-Factor Musical (Palladium) and It’s A Mad World my Masters (RSC), both for Sean Foley.

With ZooNation she has also created choreography for sporting events, including the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Handover Ceremonies (2008), the Opening Ceremony of the Tour de France (2007) and the IOC opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics at the Royal Opera House.

Kate has been nominated for three Olivier Awards, a South Bank Sky Arts Award, a WhatsOnStage Award and two Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards. Kate is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh with an MA in General Arts and has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Winchester.

In 2017, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company became an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation for 2018-22. Kate was awarded an MBE for services to dance in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, 2019.

Kate is represented by Casarotto Ramsay & Associates in London and UTA in Los Angeles.

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Video: Alex Lacamoire on the Music of Sting's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at New York City Center


Watch as Alex Lacamoire, a music arranger known for his extensive Broadway credits such as Hamilton, In the Heights, and Dear Evan Hansen, discusses the process of turning the iconic music of Sting into a story for the stage in MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Comes to Philadelphia's Miller Theatre in May


Ensemble Arts will present Message In A Bottle, a new dance theatre production by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting.

Review: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at Kennedy Center Opera House


Message in a Bottle, a narrative dance work set to music by Sting, with choreography by Kate Prince ranging from hip hop to break dancing to contemporary, is sometimes maddening but often exhilarating.

Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 8, 2024.

Video: Sting Show MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Is Dancing to New York City Center


Kate Prince's Message in a Bottle and it's coming to New York City Center. Initially inspired by Sting’s “Desert Rose” and including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Fields of Gold,” and 23 more of the artist’s most beloved songs, the new dance-theater show opened to rave reviews on London’s West End and now makes its New York City debut. In this video, watch as the creative team meets the press!

Photos: Meet the Creators of MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE


Message in a Bottle is coming to New York City Center! The company just met the press and you can check out photos from inside the special day here!

Video: First Look At Sting's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at New York City Center


Music icon Sting returns to NYC with Message In A Bottle, a new dance-theater show, set to 27 of his most beloved songs. Get a first look at the show in new video of the production!

STRICTLY's Kevin Clifton Joins EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at The King's Theatre, Glasgow


Everybody's Talking About Jamie has announced the full cast visiting The King's Theatre, Glasgow from 13-18 May 2024 as part of its UK Tour.

Interview: Alex Lacamoire Talks Working with Sting on MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE


Award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, musical director, music copyist, and orchestrator Alex Lacamoire has collaborated with some of the biggest names in musical theater.

GHOST SHIPS Comes to The Historic Dockyard Chatham This Autumn


This autumn, Icon Theatre will present its latest production, Ghost Ships at The Historic Dockyard Chatham from Wednesday 25 - Saturday 28 September 2024.

Sadler's Wells Reveals Seven New Associate Artists


Sadler's Wells has announced the appointment of seven new Associate Artists, who represent a wide range of dance styles and are among the most exciting talent working in dance today. 

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35


London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

Australian Magician Harry Milas To Make US Premiere In Chicago


Renowned magician Harry Milas will bring his sleight-of-hand expertise to the U.S. in 'The Unfair Advantage' in Chicago. Learn more about the limited run here!

Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Peacock Theatre


Fresh from a UK tour and three years after the Amazon Prime movie, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is back in London. The well known story is one of a Year 11 student in Sheffield who faces the challenges of his surroundings in order to become a drag queen. The musical, based on a true story, remains a heartwarming and energetic tale that promises to put a smile on your face.

Q&A and Interview: The Development of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE and Actor Ivano Turco on Joyful Queer Representation


BroadwayWorld was invited to a celebration of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Peacock Theatre. We were treated to a Q&A with Dan Gillespie Sells (Music), Ivano Turco (Jamie New), Giovanna Fletcher (Miss Hedge) and Talia Palamathanan (Pritti Pasha), hosted by Jonathan Butterell (Director). Here are some highlights from the Q&A, as well as an interview with Ivano!

Kate Prince Brings MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE to Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts


Danse Danse welcomes the international tour for Message In A Bottle, a production celebrating contemporary and street dance styles around the greatest hits of legendary singer Sting. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at Grand Théâtre


To start off 2024, we attended the premiere of Message in a Bottle, a Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production, choreographed and directed by Kate Prince. The show tells us the story of a family pushed out of its homeland by the horrors of war and forced to migrate across the sea towards safety.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Celebrates U.S. Premiere In L.A. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre, February 6- 11


MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE celebrates its U.S. premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in L.A. from Feb 6 - 11, 2024. Don't miss this exciting new production!

Save up to 68% on EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE in London


Tickets from £15 for Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Peacock Theatre

Video: Sting Introduces MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, Coming to Denver in February


Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Walking On The Moon” and more. Watch a special introduction from Sting here!

Kate Prince FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kate Prince written?

Kate Prince has written 1 shows including Sylvia (Author).

What awards has Kate Prince been nominated for?

Kate Prince has been nominated for Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "Everybody's Talking About Jamie."

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