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Ovo: Cirque du Soleil’s Living, Breathing Micro-World
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Ovo, a mesmerising reimagining of its 2009 production. Inspired by the hidden world of insects, the show blends aerial artistry, contortion, and Brazilian-inflected music into a vibrant study of movement, metamorphosis, and life in motion.
Mountains and Seas – Song of Today
Blending ancient Chinese myth with music, movement, and poetry, Mountains and Seas – Song of Today confronts climate crisis, rising fascism, and collective grief through a powerful non-Western lens.
Bullyache: Who Hurt You?
Bullyache’s Who Hurt You? launches the Queen Elizabeth Hall’s season with a striking, genre-defying mix of music, dance, and cinematic imagery. From Deyn’s airborne opening vocals to Barbs’ explosive piano solo, the piece rejects conventional narrative and instead offers vivid, unsettling moments that explore the artist’s need for audience approval. The result is a provocative work that stays with you.
Songs of Bulbul
Aakash Odedra’s Songs of Bulbul is a hauntingly beautiful fusion of classical Kathak and contemporary dance, inspired by the Sufi myth of the bulbul. Through powerful choreography and spiritual symbolism, the performance follows a nightingale’s transcendental journey from captivity to freedom, culminating in a final, soul-liberating song. A heart-wrenching yet enlightening exploration of sacrifice, divinity, and artistic expression.
Flamenco, Photography & How Dance Shapes Reality
At Sadler’s Wells, two strikingly different productions reveal the power of dance to tell stories and reshape perceptions. From Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía’s tragic Pineda to Benji Reid’s visually provocative Find Your Eyes, these performances challenge how we see reality — both on stage and beyond.
Dance as Political Commentary: The Power of Light of Passage
Discover the impact of dance in political discourse. Learn how works like Light of Passage address global issues through movement.
Ballet Black
This fall Ballet Black returned to London’s Linbury Theatre with a delightful programme of two new pieces. “If at First” and “The Waiting Game”, taken together they highlight the company’s strengths as one of the most innovative dance companies working in Europe.
National Ballet of Canada: Frontiers
In Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada at Sadler’s Wells, The National Ballet of Canada showcases its remarkable range with three compelling works by James Kudelka, Emma Portner, and Crystal Pite. From classical-contemporary contrasts to rare same-sex duets and a breathtaking full-company finale, the evening is a vivid portrait of Canadian choreographic excellence.