As brings to London a 90-minute monologue about Mary, Queen of Scots, the celebrated French actor talks about her extraordinary career, and why she'd love to make a film in the UK " or play …
Sadler's Wells, LondonPite and Young turn a meeting of re-enactors into a truly incredible medieval fantasy with a troupe of brilliant dancers The collaboration between choreographer Crystal…
Sadler's Wells, LondonWayne McGregor's DNA-themed work is an evolving delight. And back in the UK for the first time since 2008, the New Yorkers exude classy athleticism in works by Balanchi…
Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome; Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonBotis Seva's new show is so murkily atmospheric that its meaning proves elusive. Elsewhere, a compelling if mixed programme of short…
Birmingham Hippodrome; Sadler's Wells, LondonCarlos Acosta's BRB revels in an expansive revival of Peter Wright's 80s classic, while the Greek choreographer's sensational-looking Ink tantali…
Royal Opera House, LondonThe Royal Ballet revisits the choreographer's timeless rags-to-riches work, putting assorted casts through its finely tuned emotional wringer In 2011, at the age of …
Sadler's Wells; Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonA revival of Pina Bausch's 1982 work is still finding its feet. Plus, full immersion with the Royal Ballet and a rich addition to th…
Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath; Sadler's Wells, LondonThe seemingly invincible ex-Royal Ballet star is transfixing in a new work by Kim Brandstrup, and elevates a tricky Fellini adaptati…
The Place, LondonNicola Adilman's breathtaking exploration of what it is to be seen was the standout in a strong triple bill at the annual festival of new choreography The annual Resolution …
Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans, the company's new co-artistic directors, on work-life balance, their first season in charge " and what they'll do when they disagree. Plus, below, six theatre…
Coliseum; Woolwich Works, LondonEnglish National Ballet dance Mary Skeaping's 70s reworking of the classic ballet with loving care, while Stravinsky's revolutionary Les Noces holds its own i…
Tiler Peck breezed in, Carmen Herrera bowed out, Benji Reid made a striking return and Pam Tanowitz entranced Read the Observer critics' review of 2023 in full 1. Song of SongsBarbican, Lon…
Coliseum; Royal Opera House, LondonThe two companies variously capture the Christmas classic's glittering pleasures " and its narrative strangeness The Nutcracker is ballet's pantomime. Vill…
Sadler's Wells, LondonBourne's sharp, tender dance production of the boy with scissor hands " a symbol for outsiders everywhere " feels more vital than ever Christmas wouldn't be Christmas w…
Sadler's Wells, LondonThe mismatch between humanity and technology fuels Cheng Tsung-lung's intriguing 2019 work, to a soundtrack by Sigur Rós It's a hard thing to take over a company for…
Pompidou Centre, ParisInspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, the celebrated US choreographer feels her pain in his new work Falling in love with a choreographer is a bit like…
Royal Opera House; Barbican Pit, LondonEverything comes together in an exhilarating Royal Ballet revival of The Dante Project, while Rhiannon Faith's new work is all about sharing… The pow…
The star of the hit ​RSC production on playing a four-year-old, her love of the sea and why Ghibli storytelling changes how you view the world Actor Mei Mac was born in Birmingham in …
Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Royal Festival Hall, LondonStarring Action Man and a boy called Clive, Drew McOnie's immersive cabaret version of the festive ballet is up there with reinventions by Mar…
Sadler's Wells, London; Theatre Royal, BathFolklore meets punk spirit in BalletBoyz's ambitious state-of-the-nation work, while Rambert relish the remarkable imagination of Ben Duke For more…
Linbury Studio, Royal Opera House; Sadler's Wells, LondonNorthern Ballet's triple bill demonstrates the vital link between live music and action. Plus, the UK premiere of a new spin on Schub…
Royal Opera House, LondonLauren Cuthbertson and Marcelino Sambé reprise their roles to glorious effect in Cathy Marston's inspired paean to Jacqueline du Pré, while an adaptation of Sam St…
Aviva Studios, ManchesterThis breathtaking dance adaptation by Boyle, Boy Blue's Kenrick 'H20' Sandy and Michael 'Mikey J' Asante, designer Es Devlin and writer Sabrina Mahfouz fully inhabit…
The Paris-based British playwright, back at the National Theatre with The Confessions, inspired by conversations with his mother, talks about the secrets she revealed and the heroism of unex…
Barbican theatre, LondonPam Tanowitz's heartfelt work, inspired by her late father, is delicate, mystical and timeless Song of Songs is a thing of beauty. It's a work of profound connection …