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Akram Khan Returns to Sadler's Wells With GIGENIS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

World-renowned choreographer and dancer Akram Khan will return to his roots and delve into his past in his latest creation: GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth as part of Sadler’s Wells autumn season.

JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED Comes to Esplanade This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Jungle Book Reimagined comes to Esplanade this weekend. Performances will run 8-9 March.

Sadler's Wells Reveals Boy Blue As Next Guest Artistic Director For National Youth Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

Olivier Award-winning hip hop dance theatre company Boy Blue has been appointed as the next Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) for 2024/25.

Sadler's Wells Reveals Seven New Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

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. 

Diane Paulus-Directed ROMEO AND JULIET Will Open at A.R.T. in September
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

A new production of Romeo and Juliet is headed to American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University this September! The production will be directed by A.R.T.’s Tony Award-winning Artistic Director Diane Paulus and feature movement direction and choreography by two-time Olivier Award winner Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

YUKON HO! Set For Brighton Finale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

Sussex resident Jennifer Irons' one-woman show Yukon Ho! is set for its final performance next month (Feb 29) at The Old Market, Brighton.

Chitresh Das Dance to Take INVOKING THE RIVER On 3 City India Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Chitresh Das Dance takes 'Invoking the River' on a 3 City India Tour. Experience an exploration of India's sacred waterways through dance, music, and storytelling.

Review: GISELLE, London Coliseum
by Vikki Jane Vile - Jan 13, 2024

Fresh from no fewer than 40 performances of Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker (a production which now seems to thankfully be going into retirement) English National Ballet, are back less than a week later to round off their Coliseum season, this time it’s Mary Skeaping’s Giselle which they last performed seven years ago. 

The Joyce Theater Foundation Unveils Spring/Summer '24 Season Featuring New York and World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2023

The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed the complete calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater’s Spring/Summer ‘24 season.

Review: 'The Jungle Book Reimagined' Takes a Dark Look at Humankind
by Lora Strum - Nov 17, 2023

The beloved children’s classic gets a beautifully bleak update that compels audiences to confront our climate disaster and our predatory nature.

Southbank Centre's Imagine Children's Festival Returns in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023

The Southbank Centre's renowned and celebrated Imagine Children's Festival returns from 7 to 17 February with a programme of creative, imaginative and fun-filled experiences for all the family to enjoy this February half term. With over 130 events packed into eleven days and 40% of the festival completely free, Imagine makes world-class artistic experiences accessible to everyone.

Interview: Jan Mikaela Villanueva Living the JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED
by Gil Kaan - Oct 25, 2023

Akram Khan Dance Company world premieres its Jungle Book reimagined at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage October 26, 2023. Akram Khan Dance Company member Jan Mikaela Villanueva found some time from their performances in Ottawa, Canada to answer a few of my queries.

Sierra Madre Playhouse Appoints New Artistic And Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023

Sierra Madre Playhouse announces the appointment of Matt Cook as the Artistic and Executive Director. Cook brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Blue 13 Dance Company and Pacific Opera Project.

Adelaide Festival Reveals Ruth Mackenzie and Kath M Mainland's 2024 Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

The 39th Adelaide Festival presents a reimagining of the direction festivals are taking in the 21st Century. Find out more about the program curated by Ruth Mackenzie and Kath M Mainland.

Review: JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Oct 21, 2023

What did our critic think of JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED at National Arts Centre?

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Will Do Away With Hierarchy and Seasonal Contracts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

The dancers of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen will no longer be divided by rank into principal, soloist, demi-soloist and corps de ballet. Learn more about the new initiative here.

Akram Khan Company Presents JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2023

Akram Khan reinvents 'The Jungle Book' in a new production. Find out more about this exciting adaptation of the classic story.

Sadler's Wells Celebrates 25th Anniversary This October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

The world’s leading dance organisation, Sadler’s Wells, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its current building this October. Learn more about the company's history and its future here!

Internationally Celebrated Choreographer Akram Khan Returns To Canadian Stage With JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

In October, Canadian Stage lights up the Bluma stage welcoming internationally acclaimed dancer/choreographer Akram Khan for the fourth time, with JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED.

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