Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures bring three productions to Sky Arts
New Adventures, Sir Matthew Bourne’s internationally acclaimed dance-theatre company are to present Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and The Carman on Sky Arts.
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BalletBoyz line up double bill for Sadler’s Wells and UK tour
Leading dance company BalletBoyz are to present two productions in a new double bill at Sadler’s Wells in London and around the UK.
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet UK Tour
New Adventure has announced that Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet UK Tour will start at the Curve Leicester in May 2019.
OBITUARY: Janis Claxton – Leading female choreographer, teacher and producer.
Leading female choreographer, movement director, mentor, teacher and producer Janis Claxton died peacefully on Friday morning.
Pirates! – New Musical Dance Spectacular To Open In UK
Pirates! the musical dance spectacular of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates Of Penzance will open in the UK in 2019.
Dame Gillian Lynne Remembered
Dame Gillian Lynne DBE was a noted ballerina choreographer actress, director, dancer and actress. Born in Bromley London on 20 February 1926 Gillian’s gift for dancing was discovered by a doctor. She had been under-performing at school, so her mother took her to the doctor and explained about her fidgeting and lack of focus. After hearing everything her mother said, the doctor told Lynne that he needed to talk to her mother privately for a moment. He turned on the radio and walked out. He then encouraged her mother to look at Lynne, who was dancing to the radio. The doctor noted that she was a dancer, and encouraged Lynne’s mother to take her to dance school. Gillian’s artistry led to a varied career unparalleled by many of her contemporaries her choreographic talents saw her contribute to shows on both side of the Atlantic with some of theatres biggest names. … Read more
Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike Live London now open – Book Now!
Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike Live to open at London’s Hippodrome Casino this November. Now booking until 27 October 2019
Dance Opera and comedy at forefront of Storyhouse Spring Season 2018
Following its recent opening Storyhouse Chester has revealed the first shows in its Spring Season for 2018, with major names in opera, comedy and dance coming to the new venue. The Saint Petersburgh Classic Ballet under the direction of Marina Medvetskaya will make its debut from 16 to 18 February with Giselle and Swan Lake. These two incredibly romantic ballets are sure to delight dance fans. Two favourite comedians are bringing their solo shows to Storyhouse. TV favourite Sarah Millican brings her show Control Enthusiast, a frank, funny and unapologetically filthy look at the comedienne’s need for control on Thursday 22 February 2018. David Baddiel will bring his Olivier Award-nominated My Family: Not The Sitcom about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives, moral policing on social media and gay cats to Storyhouse direct from the West End. Strictly Come Dancing‘s Brendan Cole and his guest dancers bringing his latest Latin and … Read more
