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Marisha Wallace, Toby Gad & More to Perform in NUTCRACKER NIGHTS at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

Experience exclusive live music sessions at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club after performances of Nutcracker at Southbank Centre. Featuring Emma Rawicz, David Preston, Gabrielle Brooks, and more. Don't miss this unforgettable encore to the critically acclaimed Nutcracker. Tickets on sale now.

Drew McOnie Appointed as New Artistic Director of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie as their new Artistic Director & Joint Chief Executive, joining Executive Director James Pidgeon.  

Sir Robert Cohan Will Be Honoured With Two Performances at The Place Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

Legendary choreographer Sir Robert Cohan is an artist whose influence on the UK contemporary dance landscape is immeasurable. His legacy will be honoured in an evening of his choreography at The Place on 24 and 25 March.

Two Performances Will Celebrate The Legacy Of Legendary Choreographer Sir Robert Cohan at The Place
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Guest artists from the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, the Royal Swedish Ballet School, Yorke Dance Project and the former Richard Alston Dance Company perform works by the late choreographer plus a filmed performance from the Martha Graham Dance Company

Dance Umbrella Announces Freddie Opoku-Addaie as New Artistic Director and Chief Executive
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2021

Dance Umbrella today announces the appointment of new Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Freddie Opoku-Addaie. Only the fourth person to hold this position in 43 years, Freddie heralds a new era in the festival's artistic leadership. 

Choreographer Sir Richard Alston Announced As New Patron For Northampton's Royal & Derngate
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019

Royal & Derngate has announced that the acclaimed choreographer Sir Richard Alston is to become a patron of the Northampton-based theatre.

Richard Alston Has Been Awarded A Knighthood
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2018

Richard Alston has been awarded a knighthood by Her Majesty the Queen for Services to Dance as announced in the 2019 New Years Honours List. The award is a wonderful acknowledgement of the remarkable contribution to the art form Richard has made over five decades as one of the most inspiring and influential choreographers in contemporary dance.

Richard Alston Dance Company To Close In 2020
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2018

Richard Alston Dance Company has announced today that its final tour will take place in 2019-2020. Richard Alston has been creating dance for over 50 years and his company has been resident at The Place for the past 24 years. In that time, Alston has played a major role in the world of contemporary dance, developing a unique and distinct dance language and shaping the art form in this country.

New York Theatre Ballet Set for New York Live Arts Benefit Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016

New York Theatre Ballet invites you to attend NYTB at New York Live Arts Benefit on February 27, 2016.

New York Theatre Ballet to Perform at New York Live Arts, 2/24-27
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2016

New York Theatre Ballet will perform at New York Live Arts from February 24-27, 2016.  New York Live Arts is located at 219 W. 19th Street, NYC. Performances: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm; and Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm.  Tickets start at $15, and are available online at http://newyorklivearts.org/event/nytb_2016, by calling the Live Arts box office at 212.691.6500, or by visiting the box office, Monday-Saturday 1pm - 9pm and Sunday 1pm - 8pm.  

CONDER/dance to Host 2016 Breaking Ground: Contemporary Dance and Film Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2015

A dramatic combination of technical artistry, physical power and unbridled creativity, the 2016 Breaking Ground Festival returns to take over the Tempe Performing Arts Center January 29-30. 

Meet the Cast of West End's MISS SAIGON; Returns May 3, 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2014

Miss Saigon, currently booking for performances through to Saturday 25th October 2014, will make its highly anticipated return to the West End on Saturday 3 May 2014 at the Prince Edward Theatre, in the musical's 25th anniversary year. Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's epic musical has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages, winning awards around the world since the sensational record-breaking run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago. This epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI Chris--but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. Meet the full company below!

English National Ballet Collaborates with Royal College of Music for A LETTER TO..., May 3-4
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013

English National Ballet dancers turn choreographers when five of them get a chance to create new works in collaboration with students from the Royal College of Music. In a new partnership, Choreographics, A Letter To ... will bring together aspiring choreographers and composers to create new work which will be performed by English National Ballet dancers at The Place, in London, tonight, May 3-4, 2013.

English National Ballet to Collaborate with Royal College of Music for A LETTER TO..., May 3-4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013

English National Ballet dancers turn choreographers when five of them get a chance to create new works in collaboration with students from the Royal College of Music. In a new partnership, Choreographics, A Letter To ... will bring together aspiring choreographers and composers to create new work which will be performed by English National Ballet dancers at The Place, in London, May 3-4, 2013.

2011 Critics' Circle National Dance Award Winners Announced
by Max Schwager - Jan 23, 2012

The Critics' Circle National Dance Awards for 2011 took place today in London at The Place's Robin Howard Dance Theatre.

Judges Announced for The Place Prize Finals
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2011

The judging panel of the Place Prize Finals, the UK's biggest and most prestigious choreography prize, will include: gallery director Hannah Barry, performance poet and musician Zena Edwards, theatre director Rupert Goold, Streetwise Opera CEO Matthew Peacock and director of Dublin Dance Festival, Laurie Uprichard.

Judges Announced for The Place Prize Finals
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011

The judging panel of the Place Prize Finals, the UK's biggest and most prestigious choreography prize, will include: gallery director Hannah Barry, performance poet and musician Zena Edwards, theatre director Rupert Goold, Streetwise Opera CEO Matthew Peacock and director of Dublin Dance Festival, Laurie Uprichard.

Sebastian Rex Performs At Blue Elephant Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2010

In a uniquely entertaining evening of two very different shows, the Blue Elephant Theatre will present the contemporary dance production, 'Cliched' by Sebastian Rex Dance Group and a short new play, 'Mind The Gap', written and directed by Sebastian Rex and performed by the theatre company Acting Like Mad.

Sebastian Rex Performs At Blue Elephant Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2010

In a uniquely entertaining evening of two very different shows, the Blue Elephant Theatre will present the contemporary dance production, 'Cliched' by Sebastian Rex Dance Group and a short new play, 'Mind The Gap', written and directed by Sebastian Rex and performed by the theatre company Acting Like Mad.

Sebastian Rex Performs At Blue Elephant Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2010

In a uniquely entertaining evening of two very different shows, the Blue Elephant Theatre will present the contemporary dance production, 'Cliched' by Sebastian Rex Dance Group and a short new play, 'Mind The Gap', written and directed by Sebastian Rex and performed by the theatre company Acting Like Mad.