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Plan a whole season of unmissable arts and culture: London events to book ahead, as selected by the Culture Whisper team
Tried and Tested
Dance
The BalletBoyz, Keaton Henson and choreographer Ivan Perez bring their deeply affecting portrayal of young men at war back to Sadler’s Wells.
In the Know
Dance
The world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is the inspiration for a piece of physical theatre and dance by disabled performance artist Caroline Bowditch.
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Dance
Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to Sadler’s Wells with two programmes of classic and contemporary works.
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Opera
Fresh from The Juilliard School, NYC, John Brancy and three other rising stars take the lead in Donizetti's classic opera bouffe
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Dance
Men in tutus and size 12 pointe shoes take over the Peacock Theatre this autumn when Les Ballets Trockadero of Monte Carlo return to London.
In the Know
Dance
A new work by choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh (Southbank Centre) brings together hip hop and classical South Asian dance in an intriguing face off.
Interview
BalletBoyz dancer Matthew Sandiford talks healthy competition, ballet for boys and dancing with one of the most successful contemporary companies in the UK.
In the Know
Dance
A devastating modern day tribute to the ballet that caused a riot in 1913 Paris, Le Sacre du Printemps , is having its first UK run at Sadler’s Wells.
In the Know
Dance
London itself becomes the wider stage for this year’s Dance Umbrella 2015 with performances in the streets and unexpected venues in October.
Essential
Dance
In a month-long invasion of the capital by Hofesh Shechter, London sees new works in the latest trilogy from the Hofesh Shechter Company.
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Dance
Proving that youth is no obstacle to quality and professionalism, National Youth Dance Company returns to its host venue, Sadler's Wells.
In the Know
Dance
Dance fans will discover the diversity of Royal New Zealand Ballet when the company makes its Royal Opera House debut in the Linbury Studio Theatre this November.
In the Know
Dance
A Royal Ballet Mixed Bill ends with Carlos Acosta’s own, one act Carmen, and one of the final chances to catch the phenomenal Cuban star on stage.
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Dance
The acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter brings his high-octane work Political Mother to the O2Academy Brixton.
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Visual Arts
Doug Aitken's wildly experimental show Station to Station takes over the Barbican this summer with exhibitions, performances, workshops & more
In the Know
Dance
A Royal Ballet double bill of sharply contrasting pieces illustrates the genius of the great British choreographer, Frederick Ashton.
Essential
Dance
Neuroscience and surreal fairy tale come together in a challenging Royal Ballet mixed bill.
Features
The internationally adored ballet star takes her final bow.
Essential
Dance
The heat, grease and blood of Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man returns to London, for another thrilling ride.
Interview
"The purists will hate it...we want dancers with ideas and opinions."
Essential
Dance
Fashion fuses with dance at Sadler's Wells theatre, London 2015, where artist and fashion designer Hussein Chalayan presents his first dance production.
Essential
Dance
Summer has a decidedly Cuban flavour at Covent Garden, with the return of Carlos Acosta’s exuberant Cubanía show to the Royal Opera House.
Features
Diana Vishneva, London Coliseum: the Russian ballet star is a force to be reckoned with, even if this contemporary programme didn't show everything she's got.
Latest News
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance: Atomos, review by Ruth Mattock, is a cognitive pleasure rather than an emotional one.
Features
From slapstick to baroque: three Sadler's Wells associate artists present an eclectic mix of works.
In The Know
REVIEW: The unique dance troupe achieve rare emotional realism
In the Know
Dance
London’s gloomy winter is banished for two weeks when the sun-drenched colours and passion of Southern Spain take over the Sadler’s Wells stage.
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Dance
Contemporary dance’s favourite enfant terrible, Wayne McGregor, brings his own Random Dance Company to Sadler’s Wells with his newest piece, Atomos.
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Fashion
Film considering the creative collaboration between Fashion and Dance, exploring the theme 'Fashion in Movement'.
Tried and Tested
Dance
The great Sylvie Guillem bids adieu to dance with new work from Akram Khan and Russell Maliphant, and iconic pieces from Mats Ek and William Forsythe.
In the Know
Dance
Jasmin Vardimon revives her unsparing observation of an urban oasis for the Sadler’s Wells stage.