Carlos Acosta News

Former Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta will bring his acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza back to the Linbury Theatre this February with Folclor, a programme of London premieres celebrating the company's Cuban roots.

Carlos Acosta was in attendance at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre last night, Tuesday 14 January, to celebrate the performances of NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA, which saw his company Acosta Danza, take to the Grand Theatre stage for the first time.

Three-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Doechii views the last few years of her life through the lens of classic sitcoms like “Family Matters” in the official video for “DENIAL IS A RIVER.”

Milton Keynes Theatre has announced an exciting lineup ofnmusicals, plays and productions for its Spring 2025 lineup.

Birmingham Royal Ballet has shared that their CEO Caroline Miller passed away on Sunday 15 December. Read her full obituary here and learn more about Miller's legacy.

Carlos Acosta's touring show is a delightful Christmassy treat

Choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE, NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA opened at Norwich Theatre Royal tonight, 1 November 2024. It will then embark on a UK tour including a week-long run at London’s Southbank Centre in December 2024. Check out photos here!

A sweet revival of Frederick Ashton's best-known and loved ballet returns to Sadler's Wells. Showcasing both comedy and complexity in its solos and routines, La Fille mal gardée brings a splash of sunshine to the stage. Beatrice Parma makes a striking debut as Principal dancer in the role of cheeky young Lise.

Norwich Theatre and Valid Productions have announced casting for their brand new dance co-production CARLOS ACOSTA’S NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE, which will visit Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Monday 13 – Tuesday 14 January 2025.

Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Birmingham Hippodrome has today announced a line-up of new productions coming to the theatre this Autumn and beyond, including a line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals, dance productions and brand-new works.

Learn more about the lineup for the Autumn 2024 season at Milton Keynes Theatre, featuring Hairspray, Heathers, 101 Dalmations, and more!

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a free opportunity for young people to be part of a Birmingham Royal Ballet curtain raiser.

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, in partnership with Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet, have announced that Harrison James will perform as a Principal Dancer with both companies in the 2024/25 season.  

The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Tirion Law has been promoted to Principal Dancer.

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, announced that Senior Répétiteur Peter Ottmann will retire from the company after an incredible 48-year career.

SACRA/PROFANA will present the world premiere of 'All We Need: Meditations on Queer Being,' exploring themes of identity and community through music. Join this unique choral experience celebrating queer voices.

Is there anything similar to The Sleeping Beauty overture? With Tchaikovsky filling the theatre with full-blown fairy tale drama - it's quite the opener.

The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions including brand-new festive family musical The Jingleclaw, the first new musical to be produced by the Hippodrome. A stellar line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals including & Juliet, Chitty Chitty Bang and Only Fools and Horses – The Musical will also come to the theatre in 2025.