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Theatre
Unpredictable objects come to life in a surreal physical theatre show In partnership with The Coronet Theatre
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Best of
An abundance of talent across diverse venues for the most exciting dance shows in London this autumn
Tried and Tested
Dance
Georgia Parris' assured debut feature blends contemporary dance and moving drama, with choreography from Punchdrunk
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Dance
It’s official! Christmas started on Monday, 3 December, with the first performance of the Royal Ballet’s magical The Nutcracker at Covent Garden relayed to almost 1,000 cinemas in 50 countries.
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Theatre
Warm yourself up this winter with Edinburgh Fringe favourite Hot Gay Time Machine at Trafalgar Studios
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Immersive
Live like a Bright Young Thing for the evening at this Roaring Twenties-themed party hosted by the Candlelight Club at a top-secret location
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Best of
Tango, dub, rap, fusion... The classics give way to new dance and song rhythms in a number of Proms designed to cross musical barriers
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Dance
From duets to jazz and debuts by female choreographers, here are the dance highlights to book now
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Opera
Everything you need to know about booking the Royal Opera House spring 2018 season: from operas to ballets
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Dance
The dancing dazzles in this festive family treat but this talented company has now outgrown Wayne Eagling’s sometimes uninspiring production
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Theatre
The prolific composer and lyricist discusses his musical Follies, ahead of the NT’s new production of the show
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Theatre
The boys are back in town: get ready for a close encounter with Briefs at Underbelly Festival this summer
Features
Dance in its many manifestations takes to the stage at Glastonbury, Latitude and Wilderness music festivals and much fun will be had by all
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Dance
Professional and recreational dancers come together in a playful production by Fevered Sleep. Created in partnership with The Place
Features
From demanding cocaine to going viral on Youtube: Ballet's most controversial talent is staging a major comeback
Features
Everything you need to know about the Royal Opera House Spring 2017 season operas and ballets
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Dance
Argentine tango as seen by the extraordinary choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui returns to Sadler’s Wells in the acclaimed show, m¡longa
Things To Do
Things to do
Immerse yourself in the Nutcracker, lace up your Red Shoes and lull yourself into the Beauty of ballet this winter in London
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Dance
Carlos Acosta: last performance is a feel-good affair as the Cuban takes his final classical bow
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Kids
Hip-hop, circus acts, breakdancing and acrobatic skills: Cirque Éloize comes to Sadler's Wells London with iD
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Dance
As ballet superstars Natalia Osipova and Sergei Polunin take the next step in their contemporary journey, we were awed, but ultimately unconvinced
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Kids
Fill sunny days with free events and warm 'n' fuzzy feelings: Love really is all you need at Southbank Centre's 2016 Festival of Love.
Features
From up and coming choreographers to fresh new dance shows, London’s The Place is the innovating hub of contemporary dance in London. Sponsored Post
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Dance
New work from Olympics choreographer Akram Khan brings an ancient epic and stunning modern talent to the Roundhouse
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Dance
Sadler’s Wells hosts its hugely successful annual Flamenco Festival, bringing the colours and vitality of Andalusia’s unique dance to London
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Dance
A tantalising triple bill of dances about love, art and rock ‘n roll will burst onto the stage, with the return of Rambert at Sadler’s Wells this autumn.
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Booking is open: world premieres and celebrated classics make up 2016’s Royal Ballet Winter season
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Dance
The Royal Ballet’s second bite at an all-Ashton programme pairs his delightful Two Pigeons with the virtuoso showpiece that’s Rhapsody.
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Dance
Love and despair know no bounds in the Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet, Kenneth Macmillan’s ageless tragedy.
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Kids
Thrill-seeking audiences will be mesmerised by the Shaolin Monks’ Kung Fu feats when they return to the capital for their first solo show in seven years this autumn.
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Dance
Yabin Wang & Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Genesis 生长: Two dance figureheads from opposite ends of the world collaborate in some of the most exciting dance in London 2015.
Must See
Plan a whole season of unmissable arts and culture: London events to book ahead, as selected by the Culture Whisper team