Norwich Theatre and its co-producing partner Valid Productions have announced that they will re-mount and tour On Before, an intensely personal evening of dance conceived, directed and performed by legendary Cuban dancer, Carlos Acosta CBE, as UK venues re-open in July and August 2021. Emerging from the cultural crisis transformed, this is the first ever touring production from Norwich Theatre.
Ex-Matthew Bourne dancer Tom Cummings has used the technology behind the computer game Fortnite to create a new, award winning contemporary-ballet feature film.
The Royal Opera House has shared early plans for its 2021/22 Season, the first full Royal Opera House Season since 2019.
It’s December and Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker is back on stage, it’s almost like 2020 didn’t happen, and for two magical hours, that's how it will feel. Peter Wright’s beloved production has, of course, has the COVID treatment; choreography is amended to keep distance, some of the divertissements are cut and the party scene has been pruned of additional children but the magic moments are still very much intact. With the dancers of the company, eager to thrill a live audience for the first time since March (bar one-off galas), it makes for a deeply special occasion.
Hurrah for the green shoots in our beleaguered industry. Lots of venues are mounting new shows and bringing back our favourites over the next few weeks and months - albeit with social distancing and safety measures in place. Here are some of the live theatrical goodies on offer.
Sadler's Wells' online autumn season begins with a new series of collaborations, Digital Stage In Focus, created in partnership with three of the UK's most innovative dance companies - Hofesh Shechter Company, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, and Candoco Dance Company.
A brand-new partnership has been confirmed between Birmingham Royal Ballet and Birmingham Repertory Theatre, which will see the two established companies combine creative ingenuity to stage new dance works in the heart of Birmingham city centre.
Director of The Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb announces the Company's 30th Anniversary Season, opening October 2020 and running through till May 2021
If an audience is full of Black, Brown, Asian or whatever color people, you as a director will think twice about programming La Bayadere or Petrushka. I really believe that.
Join Jack's moo-sical journey up the beanstalk in this giant, magical, egg-cellent adventure!
Theatr Clwyd presents Jack and the Beanstalk.
The Board of Directors of The National Ballet of Canada today announced that Karen Kain will retire as Artistic Director in January 2021 and will be named Artistic Director Emeritus.
The Barbican today announces its full January to August 2020 Theatre and Dance programme in the Barbican Theatre and The Pit. Tickets go on sale to Barbican Members Plus on Friday 25 October 2019 and to Barbican Members on Monday 28 October 2019. From only £54, Barbican Members get priority booking, discounted tickets (subject to availability) and pay no booking fees. They can also take advantage of exclusive behind-the-scenes events and the Members' Lounge. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday 1 November 2019.
Celebrating its 10th Birthday, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live will be back on stage in 2020, with a second major tour of UK theatres, opening at the Ashcroft Theatre in Croydon on 8 April. Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden and experience the UK's favourite family show with all the enchanting characters magically brought to life on stage.
This Spring 2019, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live begins a first ever tour of UK theatres with a brand-new show and will play at the Hackney Empire on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 2019. Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden and experience the UK's favourite family show with all the enchanting characters magically brought to life on stage.
Calling all "Bingsters"! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show!
Calling all "Bingsters"! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Bing Live! will visit the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon on 16 and 17 February 2019.
I'm genuinely blown away by the talent and commitment of everyone involved. Which is why I get so frustrated by the snobbery with which panto is sometimes greeted by colleagues in our industry.
In February 2019, the smash-hit children's TV show In the Night Garden begins a first ever tour of UK theatres and will play Darlington Hippodrome on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September and tickets have just gone on sale.
This February 2019, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live begins a first ever tour of UK theatres with a brand-new show. Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden and experience the UK's favourite family show with all the enchanting characters magically brought to life on stage. Tickets go on sale on 17 October.
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