Akram Khan News

The Royal Danish Ballet will present Lady Macbeth, a major new contemporary ballet choreographed by internationally acclaimed Akram Khan, at the Royal Danish Theatre’s Opera House in Copenhagen.

Boston Ballet will present a diverse lineup for its 2026-2027 season, including classics like CINDERELLA and COPPÉLIA, alongside contemporary works and an all-Balanchine program.

Limón Dance Company will present a new version of The Moor's Pavane, reimagined by Akram Khan for its 80th anniversary. The project, set for development in fall 2026 and January 2027, explores contemporary themes while honoring José Limón's legacy.

English National Ballet’s new Sadler’s Wells programme includes just two works. One, a UK premiere from the much admired Crystal Pite, responsible for Flight Pattern and Light of Passage.

Kalaivanar Foundation will present SHE'S AUSPICIOUS, a dance work by Mythili Prakash, at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The Olivier Award–nominated production features an all-female cast and draws from Bharatanatyam traditions.

In a celebration of heritage and our connection to the natural world, Return to the Forest blends dance and puppetry to create an immersive production for families and children aged 8+.

Jacob’s Pillow has announced the full lineup for its 94th Dance Festival, running June 24 through August 30. The season features performances by Paul Taylor Dance Company, Akram Khan Company, San Francisco Ballet, and more.

The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards.  The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.

Theatre-Rites will premiere RETURN TO THE FOREST at Aviva Studios, marking its 30th anniversary with a collaboration between choreographer Gregory Maqoma and puppeteer Sue Buckmaster.

It’s only four days since the sugar rush of Aaron S. Watkin’s Nutcracker wrapped up a run of forty performances. Frothy and colourful, it is in stark contrast to Akram Khan’s Giselle

Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.

Patricio Revé will join the Company as a Principal dancer from the start of the 2026/27 Season. Revé is currently a Guest Artist with The Royal Ballet. Learn more here!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced that Heather Clark Charrington, Robert Glick OBE and Dame Sue Street will join the organisation's Board of Trustees, with Tyrone Huntley returning to the Board in January 2026.

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.

Inkpot India unveiled Songs of the Stone, an evocative new cultural initiative that seeks to breathe renewed life into India’s historic monuments through contemporary musical expression.

Sadler's Wells has announced FIVE DANCES, an eighteen-month development programme supporting five UK-based dance artists to create brand-new work for a building wide takeover Festival at Sadler's Wells East in Summer 2027.

Under the artistic direction of Smt. Vaswati Misra, noted Kathak exponent and President of Dhwani, the organisation will present “Smriti 2025” — an evening dedicated to the memory and legacy of Padma Shri Pandit Shambhu Maharaj.

An evening of contrasting pieces, leading to a conclusion about the need to connect

Royal Ballet Principal dancer Natalia Osipova will return to the Linbury Theatre from November 10–15, 2025, with a new edition of her acclaimed solo program OSIPOVA / LINBURY.

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