Rambert, the UK’s oldest established dance company, is back with a new double-bill: Kismet will pair two very different works for a show that celebrates the art of embracing the unknown, and places a fresh voice alongside an established favourite. Inspired by the Spanish word for ‘breeze’, dance veteran Johan Inger’s cult ‘B.R.I.S.A.’ lands on British stages a decade after its premiere in the Netherlands. Inger marshals 12 dancers into a joyful leaf-blower maelstrom of movement, wry humour and Amos Ben-Tal’s guitar riffs channelling Nina Simone classics. 

‘Gallery Of Consequence’ is a new commission from Dutch choreographer and relative unknown Emma Evelein, who makes her UK company debut with a street-meets-contemporary work about the chaos and confusion found in airports, and the connections we discover in transit. The work promises striking visuals created with AMIANGELIKA’s video design, and features a soundscape by Raven Bush (yes, Kate’s nephew).

Kismet fits Rambert’s long-standing brief of showcasing the latest new voices from around the world. Recent years have seen programming swing between canny crowd-pleasers (see their recent Peaky Blinders tie-in) and more introspective works, a breadth of scope which has left some critics unsure where the company’s artistic centre really lies. Even so, Rambert’s dancers remain renowned for their athleticism and precision, making most outings a safe bet for anyone after an accessible night of contemporary dance.

Kismet, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Thursday 3–Saturday 5 July; Theatre Royal, Bath, Thursday 6–Saturday 8 November; picture: Camilla Greenwell.