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While theatres in some countries are slowly starting opening their doors to visitors, for others…
The Place, London’s pioneering hub for contemporary dance training, creation and performance, is immensely proud…
Originally conceived in the early days of the pandemic, when it was deemed unimaginable, Lost Dog’s…
The Place are celebrating 50 years of powering imagination through dance and their celebratory activity is designed…
Dance companies and theatres gather together to make our quarantine days better! There is a…
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In this podcast, Sir Richard Alston looks back over his 50-year career that included training…
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Changing The Face of British Dance – a new book by Henrietta Bannermann celebrates 50…
On a cold night in London at the contemporary dance house The Place, devoted Richard…
Every so often you come across a personal story that must be told and shared.…
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Woman SRSLY champions unique and challenging performance through platforms and networking support and aims to create…
In Autumn 2019, The Place enters its sixth decade as a driving force for dance…
Rocio was born in Mendoza, Argentina, grew up in Barcelona and has been living in…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN INALA — Soweto Gospel Choir The Peacock Theater…
Supporting 18 dance artists and collectives to explore and develop new performance ideas. At The…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN English National Ballet — She Persisted 4-13 April…
When was the last time you went to a performance event and most names in…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN Cirque Éloize — Hotel The Peacock Theater Portugal…
Undoubtedly the highlight of the evening is BDblaq Dance, who blaze on with swagger. A swirly-written…
Tamae Yoneda’s work presents an autobiographical account of Tamae’s father and his bond with the light that governs…
Under a projected full moon, a group of dancers nest together, swelling and contracting like…
Resolution goes to sea with a triple bill that evokes an eerie marine world as…
As 2019 gets underway, the Rural Touring Dance Initiative (RTDI) will tour a fresh selection…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN German Cornejo’s Tango Fire 29 Jan – 16…
Panos Malactos’ 4YEARS, a bizarre and outrageously fun piece, mocks the experimental and eccentric side of…
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Putzi Kamionka sneaks onto the stage in a pair of mismatched socks and sandals, carrying her…
Putzi Kamionka sneaks onto the stage in a pair of mismatched socks and sandals, carrying her…
A trapeze hangs over an austere set, a series of statements flashing up on the…
In I Only Laugh to Keep From Weeping José Tomás and Valerie Ebuwa haughtily face the audience, dressed identically in…
What an evening of contrasts! We are swung from the alienation of Sara Green’s BURNT OUT, to Dani Harris…
The Place, London’s boldest dance theatre, is pleased to announce its spring programme. Some of…
Gramophone crackles, or is it the fireplace where the shadow of one dancer mimics another?…
In a playroom seemingly designed by Leon Bakst two girls compete over a piano. Dressed…
Bridget Lappin began with her solo; a chair, table and tape recorder inhabited the space. The…
Fawn – a young deer, or the hyperbolic display of flattery as a form of protection? Lizzie…
She Holds Me Up performed by female duo Vidal-Hall and Cook, revolves around a rope and a pole, placed…
Rowena Gander is a woman moving on a silver pole. Far from sexualised, she is a…
As you enter the auditorium, a solitary ‘soul’ (guarded by unnervingly cult-ish hooded figures) possesses…
The explicit question “Who are you?” is impossible to answer, but experimental choreographer Si Rawlinson puts it…
Inncercide is as much a trio as a duet if you include the musician who assumes…
One lone figure holds centre stage in a portrayal of mental anguish and entrapment. A…
Choreographer Vicki Igbokwe retells the classic story of Hansel & Gretel, amalgamating house, waacking, vogue and…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN The Snowman — Birmingham Repertory Theatre The Peacock…
Inspired by Chandradhar Sharma Guleri’s iconic Hindi short story Usne Kha Tha, choreographer Gary Clarke’s love story follows young…
The Place, the UK’s leading organisation for dance training, creation and performance, is proud to…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs 23 Oct – 10…
Natifah White is a third year student studying BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance at London Contemporary…
Richard Alston Dance Company has announced today that its final tour will take place in…
Startin Point Festival – an exciting new festival curated by Hakeem “Mr Impact” Onibudo celebrates the…
World Ballet Day 2 October 2018 More information here Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R…
The UK’s leading organisation for dance training, creation and performance, The Place, announces the appointment of Dr…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN National Youth Ballet — Bright Young Things 2…
Carmen La Cubana Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN 1 – 18 August Price…
Resolution is The Place’s annual festival of new choreography by emerging artists, that has launched…
Sadler’s Wells Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN TriOperas The Peacock Theater Portugal Street, London. WC2A…
EDGE is the London Contemporary Dance School’s vibrant postgraduate dance company. EDGE is presenting a…
Last night’s UK debut of Korea National Contemporary Dance Company at The Place was a…
Jinyeob Cha, Korean dancer, director and famously the choreographer of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics…
Jinyeob Cha is a household name in Korea, after she was propelled to celebrity status…
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‘Knot‘, performed by acrobatic duo Nikki and JD, kicks off with a red herring and…
Are you interested in shaping the direction and future of a leading arts & education…
Richard Alston CBE is to step aside in November as Artistic Director of leading contemporary…
London is undoubtedly one of the best cities for a dance lover. From classical ballet…
The Place is uniquely positioned to stimulate innovation in dance and offer artists at every stage…
The 29th edition of Resolution at The Place has just ended and I am so…
Stasis The Sedate Christina Dionysopoulou Stigma EDIFICE Dance Theatre Tenome – eyes on hand One woman constantly sewing.…
Stasis The Sedate Christina Dionysopoulou Stigma EDIFICE Dance Theatre Tenome – eyes on hand Stasis‘ The Sedate opens with a…
21 Feb Svenja Bühl The way you feed me, the way you warm my skin; is…
Living Room Circus The Penguin & I Retrospect Dance Theatre In Light of Those You…
Wed 14 Feb GoldHill Dance Company Hand Towards Nicole McDowall Nelum Arielle Smith Lots Of Varied Expectations Resolution…
Grains opens with a female trio lit by a square light beam. A slow clapping on…
I wondered, who is TOBY? A small collective of London-based female dancers performing distinct work, they…
Through Episodic 86, TOBY provided a highly energised opening. With abounding strength and power, the female performers present…
Róisín O’Brien’s research explores two contradictory images of Donald Trump. Admired by some, criticized by many,…
London’s boldest dance theatre announces the line-up for the 29th edition of Resolution Festival which runs from Friday 12…
Do you write about dance? Are you looking for somewhere to have your reviews published?…
Playing with ideas of identity and androgyny, Let Me Change Your Name is an irreverent…
Edinburgh Festival Fringe is celebrating their 70th Anniversary of showcasing norm defying performance. With over…
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With over 140 dance shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, here’s your guide to…
Expand your horizons and take in some of the best Korean dance companies, choreographers and…
The Place’s annual, New Year festival of short live dance and performance works by emerging…
by Nick Kyprianou Following a successful pilot project last year, the Cohan Collective has grown…
by Nick Kyprianou Described as a ‘A Double Bill Of Dance Based On Literary Tragedies’,…
Resolution – The Place’s annual festival for new dance – in its 27th year, bringing you incredible…
Currency Festival held by UK’s premiere centre for contemporary dance, The Place, is a brilliant example…
World-renowned choreographer Robert Cohan CBE and his long-time collaborator and composer, Eleanor Alberga have been…
Total Theatre announced the launch of the 16th Total Theatre Awards with seven awards across…
Get involved @ The Place – A fun day discovering different kinds of dance for…
“We’ve had modern dance and postmodern dance, it’s 2015 and time for something new!” Akeim…
“surprising night filled with passion, orgasms and an unexpected tap solo” Cia Sònia Sánchez presents El…
“the most bonkers performance…pure craziness” This month The Place is hosting Currency, a mini-festival that…
Yorke Dance Project is a dynamic contemporary dance company under the artistic direction of internationally-renowned…
The Place, the leading centre for contemporary dance development in the UK, is now accepting…
Edinburgh Fringe Festival – a three week celebration of all things arty – takes place…
Dance scholarships are essential for supporting talented dancers who, without the financial and academic support,…
Spring Loaded is a season of work specially curated by The Place which is jam-packed…