April dance in London

The Royal Ballet, Cinderella review ★★★★

The Royal Ballet's sumptuous new production of Ashton's classic Cinderella continues in repertoire throughout April. Kill for a ticket!

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WHEN
Until Wednesday 3 May, 7:30pm. Mats available (consult website). Dur.: 2 hours 45 mins approx inc two intervals
WHERE
Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD

Cinderella, Let's All Dance, Lilian Baylis Studio

There's another Cinderella in town, this one aimed at the very little ones: Let's All Dance, experts in crafting child-size ballets without skimping on the magic, bring their own tale of dreams come true to the stage.

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WHEN
Thursday 13 April & Friday 14 April, 1pm and 3pm. Dur.: 50 mins no interval
WHERE
Lilian Baylis Studio, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

Johannes Radebe, Freedom Unleashed, Peacock Theatre

You don't have to be a fan of Strictly Come Dancing to marvel at the talent of dancer extraordinaire Johannes Radebe. Following the success of his first show last year, he's back at the Peacock with Freedom Unleashed, where African dance blends seamlessly with ballroom and cabaret.


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WHEN
Tuesday 4 April – Saturday 8 April, 7:30pm; Sat mat, 2:30pm. Dur.: 2 hours 20 mins approx inc one interval
WHERE
Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT

Akram Khan Company, Jungle Book Reimagined, Sadler's Wells

Akram Khan reprises Jungle Book Reimagined, his adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic book now turned into a cautionary tale about climate catastrophe.

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WHEN
Tuesday 4 April –Saturday 15 April, 7:30pm. Fri 7 & Sat 8, mats at 2pm. Dur.: 2 hours 20 mins inc one interval
WHERE
Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

National Dance Company Wales, Pulse, The Place

Ever-inventive and relying on remarkable dancers, National Dance Theatre Wales makes a fleeting visit to The Place with a new and exciting double bill of contemporary dance.

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WHEN
Tuesday 4 April & Wednesday 5 April, 7:30pm. Dur: 90 mins inc one interval
WHERE
The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY

Snow White, London Children's Ballet, Peacock Theatre

A must for both children and adults, the admirable London Children's Ballet returns to the Peacock Theatre with a brand-new production of its joyous take on Snow White.

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WHEN
Thursday 13 April – Sunday 16 April; Thur at 7pm; Fri at 1pm & 7pm; Sat at 1:30pm & 5:30pm; Sun 12:30pm & 4:30pm. Dur: 80 mins inc one interval
WHERE
Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT

Nederlands Dans Theater triple bill, Sadler's Wells

We don't see enough of Nederlands Dans Theater in London, so we're really looking forward to the Dutch company's return to Sadler's Wells with a triple bill of thrilling and challenging work.

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WHEN
Wednesday 19 April – Sunday 22 April: 7:30pm. Dur.: 2 hours 10 mins approx inc two intervals
WHERE
Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

Sadler's Wells Breakin' Convention 2023

April is the month for all things hip-hop at Sadler's Wells, as Breakin' Convention returns to mark its 20th anniversary with a fully immersive weekend.

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WHEN
Friday 21 April – Monday 1 May: performances at 6pm. All-day entertainment in the foyers
WHERE
Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

A Festival of Korean Dance, The Place

Now firmly established as one of the highlights of the season at The Place, A Festival of Korean Dance kicks off in April and spills well into May with acts old and new as well as a filmed performance.

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WHEN
Friday 28 April – Tuesday 9 May, 7:30pm. Dur. varies according to programme
WHERE
The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY
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