Review Roundup: GIGENIS at Sadler's Wells
Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Akram Khan returns to Sadler's Wells Theatre as director and performer in the UK premiere of GIGENIS. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.
Review: AKRAM KHAN'S GISELLE, Sadler's Wells
Whatever you do, don’t ignore the signs. The posters outside the auditorium alerting audiences to the “very loud music” are not being overly cautious. Quite the opposite. With its ear-splitting drums and a rumbling bass that rolls across the room juddering through our bodies, this Giselle’s effect relies as much on sound as the dancing.
First Programming Set For Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
The first events in the programme for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture were announced. Taking place across the district throughout 2025, the programme will celebrate contemporary culture in all forms and showcase the rich history and heritage of the area. Events, performances and activities will spread from the city to the towns, villages and green spaces across the district, running from January to December 2025.
London Theatre Week Extends Due to Demand
Due to demand, London Theatre Week is extending as it continues to celebrate the West End's theatrical scene. From Monday September 2nd theatre fans can continue to shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15.
London Theatre Week Launches With Over 75 Shows
London Theatre Week is set to make a return with its celebration of the West End's vibrant theatrical scene. From Monday 19th August, theatre fans can shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15 via TodayTix.
New Dates Added to Lewis Major's LIEN at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
New dates have been added for the UK premiere of Lien, an extraordinary one-on-one experience between a performer and a viewer, from choreographer-to-watch Lewis Major. Lien is one of two shows from Major being presented at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival by House of Oz, the philanthropic organisation whose mission is to platform Australian creative arts for export.
Review: EMERGING DANCER 2024, Sadler's Wells
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer award returned to Sadler’s Wells after a two year absence, with a unique opportunity for the most junior members of the company to shine. With his feet now firmly under the desk, Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin hosted the evening, the first of his tenure, with six Artists of the company performing a classical and contemporary pas de deux in three assigned pairs.