Planning has been approved for the new Dance Hub Birmingham development for the Birmingham Hippodrome campus, which will support its positioning as a leading international hub for dance. Designed by UK architect practice Austin-Smith:Lord, the New York-inspired rooftop extension will enable increased access for local artists and communities, developing the infrastructure for the vibrant and growing dance sector in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. Continue reading Birmingham Hippodrome extension approved
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Joseph Caley to be Lead Principal of English National Ballet
It was recently announced that Joseph Caley – a new joiner of the company – is set to be promoted to Lead Principal of English National Ballet. Joining Caley backstage following his performance as the Nephew in Nutcracker at the London Coliseum, Tamara Rojo CBE, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, announced his promotion in front of the company on 13 December. Continue reading Joseph Caley to be Lead Principal of English National Ballet
Chicago back in London
The world’s longest running American musical, the multi award-winning CHICAGO, returns to London’s West End after a five year absence. Following a successful UK and international tour, CHICAGO will be transferring to London, with performances at the Phoenix Theatre from Monday 26 March 2018. Continue reading Chicago back in London
The winners of The Bonnies 2017
The Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund has announced the recipients of The Bonnies 2017 awards, at a ceremony that took place on 1 December at Sadler’s Wells. The guest speaker, choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh, presented the awards, including the Marion North Mentoring Awards, the Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award and the Bonnie Bird Lifetime Contribution to Choreography Award. Continue reading The winners of The Bonnies 2017
East London Dance projects for 2018
East London Dance and Shoreditch Town Hall are set to co-produce Identity, a celebration of east London’s fashion and dance culture. An Open Call for east London’s brightest young dance talents invites them to take part in East Wall additionally, as two cornerstone productions in 2018. Continue reading East London Dance projects for 2018
English National Ballet’s principal casting
Following performances in London and on tour this autumn, English National Ballet presents Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s masterwork, Song of the Earth, and Frank Andersen’s faithful version of the 1830s Romantic ballet La Sylphide at the London Coliseum this January, where Roland Petit’s Le Jeune Homme et la Mort will also be revived. Continue reading English National Ballet’s principal casting
Nominations open for the Jane Attenborough One Dance UK Award
Nominations are now open for the Jane Attenborough One Dance UK Industry Award, which honours an individual working in dance who has made an outstanding contribution to the art form. The award aims to highlight the important, but often unacknowledged, contributions made by individuals who make a real difference to how dance is created, supported and seen. Continue reading Nominations open for the Jane Attenborough One Dance UK Award
DanceEast’s Spring season
DanceEast is set to offer a vibrant line-up of performances and workshops at the Jerwood DanceHouse as part of its Spring season. Running from January through to May, the upcoming season demonstrates DanceEast’s commitment to providing opportunities to support artists at every stage of their careers, as well as developing dance within the community. Continue reading DanceEast’s Spring season
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s first relaxed performance
Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced its first ever relaxed performance, adding to the fast-growing repertoire of relaxed performances staged across London and the rest of the country. The relaxed performance will take place on 20 February 2018 at the Birmingham Hippodrome; it will have a shorter running time than usual, with changes to lighting, sound and seating to make the performance and auditorium a more inviting and welcoming space. Continue reading Birmingham Royal Ballet’s first relaxed performance
The Sound of Music to embark on a new UK tour
Bill Kenwright’s esteemed production of The Sound of Music is to embark on a new UK tour in 2018, it has recently been announced. As such an iconic musical, this will delight musical theatre fans across the country, able to see a timeless classic on their doorsteps. The show opens at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin on 19 December and will then embark on the tour from 9 January at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley. Continue reading The Sound of Music to embark on a new UK tour