Why Hamlet? A conversation with Ben Duke
Ahead of performances in Paris in September and then Sadler’s Wells East in November, Zoë Hewitt talks to Lost Dog director Ben Duke about his new production, ‘The Last Hamlet’
Something special. César Morales Anderson on Ballet de Santiago and Swan Lake
September 2027 sees the UK debut of Ballet de Santiago in Ivan Nagy’s Swan Lake. Artistic director and former Birmingham Royal Ballet principal César Morales Anderson talks with David Mead about the company, the ballet, and becoming a director.
Dance, film, collaboration, community: Ekleido at Harbour House
Following a live performance in the town, an exhibition in KIngsbridge, South Devon encourages all to come and explore Ekleido’s movement, choreographic ideas and creative process
Confidence, challenge and considerable promise in The Place CAT Summer Show
Moving between contrasting choreographers, styles and emotional worlds, all the dancers, all 16 or under, performed with flair, confidence and impressive technical ability.
Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters
Myths and Modern Masters is not only about Acosta himself. It’s just as much a celebration of the talent at the two companies he leads.
Cats: an evening at the Jellicle Ball
Framed by trees, open sky and an atmospheric set, the production embraces its surroundings with confidence. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s score has lost none of its appeal. Drew McOnie’s choreography is frequently inventive and full of theatrical pleasure.
Wuji Dance Company: I Don’t Care by Jie Zhou
Not the exclamation of a recalcitrant teen but a new dance-theatre work by Jie Zhou (周婕) that reflects on how dress, profession, societal and social expectations shape how we see ourselves and are seen by others, and can stop us leading a fuller life.
I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical
A roller-coaster journey through the artist’s life, incorporating many of her greatest hits alongside some less familiar material.
Love’s Labour’s Lost: Much ado about noise
Flamenco brings exactly the right kind of commotion to Indiana Lown-Collins’ production: hot, busy and impossible to keep private… Pablo Egea, in particular, brings a striking sculptural quality to the flamenco posture
A Life in Ballet. Judith Turos Leaves the Bayerisches Staatsballett after 45 Years
After retiring from the Bayerisches Staatsballett at the end of the 2025-26 season, Judith Turos talks to Jeannette Andersen about her career and the changes that have taken place in the company during her time
A rollercoaster ride: Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man
It may be 26 years young, but Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man is still packing audiences in, taking them on a supercharged ride.