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English National Ballet launches 2026-27 Season with ‘Rhythm Riot’

English National Ballet launches its 2026/27 season with Rhythm Riot, a dynamic triple bill featuring two world premieres and a Company debut, at Sadler’s...

Matthew Bourne's 'The Car Man.' Photo by Johan Persson.

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Dance Reviews

Matthew Bourne’s ‘The Car Man’:Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ re-ignited

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.30 July 2026. Matthew Bourne’s ‘The Car Man’ is unbelievably impressive, outstanding theatrical entertainment. Even when it’s over, part...

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Events

‘PIA’ to receive world premiere at Barbican in October

PIA, a new production by Katya Bourvis in collaboration with creative producer Tala Lee-Turton and performed to music by award-winning composer Hannah Peel, receives its world premiere at Milton...

'Islands' by Wang Yeu-Kwn. Photo by Lee Chia-Yeh.

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The Rose International Dance Prize returns to Sadler’s Wells to celebrate new dance creations

Launched in 2025, the Biennial award, The Rose International Dance Prize, will return next year as part of a continued campaign to...

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Iconic musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to tour the UK and Ireland

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres have announced that the acclaimed production of Singin’ in the...

London City Ballet's Ellie Young in 'Firebird.' Photo by ASH/London City Ballet.

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Fly high with London City Ballet’s ‘Firebird’

Entering its third successful season under the creative leadership of Artistic Director Christopher Marney, London City Ballet has been the winner of...

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Dance takes centre stage at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2026

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) will bring international dance, movement and outdoor performance to London this August and September, with its 2026 programme...

Hideki Noda's '-320°F.' Photo by Alex Brenner.

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Hideki Noda’s ‘-320°F’: A fast-moving work of physical theatre

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.2 July 2026. “-320°F. Cold enough to freeze time.” An open stage and an active opening scene is already...

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to London for the first time under new leadership

Tradition and innovation will be simultaneously celebrated by the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company at Sadler’s Wells this September, with two contrasting mixed bills –...