THE PLACE

by Josh Maughan - October 04, 2024

In 70 minutes, Louise Orwin's performance piece aims to successfully interrogate the fastest growing and one of the most popular social media platforms in the world; Tik Tok. Is it perfect? No. But her form is smart, her commentary is sharp, and she’s a joyous performer....

by Matthew Paluch - November 15, 2023

It seems unfathomable that a dance company has been based in London for 15 years and I've never seen their work before. However, such is the case with the Van Huynh Company who presented Re:birth (2022) at The Place on November 14. ...

by Matthew Paluch - October 18, 2023

Autumn at The Place continues with a double bill featuring the Prague-based Pocketart Collective with The Lion’s Den and Louise Orwin's Famehungry. ...

by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2023

Shed is a new dance-theatre piece from the acclaimed, Yorkshire based multi-disciplinary company Northern Rascals. It uses drama, digital art, spoken word alongside contemporary dance performance to raise awareness of the mental health issues young people face. Learn more about the unique production...

by Matthew Paluch - October 04, 2023

Everyone loves a thinker, and Akshay Sharma definitely seems to be one. He presented his rigorous, 2023 solo Can This Place be a Temple? at The Place 3 October for one night only....

by Blair Ingenthron - August 05, 2023

West end composer, Stuart Brayson (FROM HERE TO ETERNITY) will present a workshop of his brand new musical, THE DOLCE VITA at the prestigious grade 1 listed Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle to an invited audience on Friday, August 18th....

by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2023

Dance Umbrella, London's annual international contemporary dance festival returns this October, featuring fun for all the family with the World Premiere of Xenia Aidonopoulou's Skydiver, touring across the city from 21 - 29 October.  ...

by Stephi Wild - February 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....

by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2023

Tom Dale Company is an award-winning contemporary performance company that combines movement, light, sound and energy to put the body at the centre of digital interaction. ...

by Stephi Wild - January 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 ...