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Want to immerse yourself in the world of dance and discover new and upcoming dance productions in London and beyond? Find all your dance articles from The Stage in one place, covering all dance from classical ballet to modern contemporary. Discover the latest dance news, reviews from across the UK, and interviews with professional dancers and choreographers. 

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Reviews

Bullyache – A Good Man Is Hard to Find review
“Glowering ferociousness”

Bullyache – A Good Man Is Hard to Find review

Sadler’s Wells East, London
A dark, punchy and unusual take on the callous world of high finance and the 2008 crash
“A big grin of a show”

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Don Quixote review

Sadler's Wells, London
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Resources

Useful resources produced by The Stage from throughout the year, plus catch up on the latest episodes of our podcasts.

Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Does theatre need to be more honest about its close relationship with alcohol?

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brave admission that he is a recovering alcoholic shines a spotlight on the profession’s unhealthy reliance on booze, says Lyn Gardner
Amanda Parker
by Amanda Parker

What will the 2026 elections mean for culture?

Polling day is expected bring a shake-up and the arts may either reap the benefit or take a hit, but theatres will need to build a proactive dialogue with new leaders, says Amanda Parker

Editor's View

British talent is riding a wave – the Tony nominations tell us so

With British talent notching up 41 nominations at the Tonys, it show’s the sector’s worth not only to the wider sector, but also to government, says Matthew Hemley

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The Stage Interview

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

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Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

War Horse co-directors

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Nick Allott

Producer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Nikolai Foster

Artistic director

Bryony Kimmings

Theatremaker

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Jane Asher

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor
Akram Khan
“I was never gifted at dancing – but I was obsessed”

Akram Khan

Choreographer
Choreographer Akram Khan is at a turning point in his career, as he closes his celebrated company after 25 years. He speaks about his plans moving forward
Casey Nicholaw
“I like being the papa now”

Casey Nicholaw

Director and choreographer
Alistair Spalding and Britannia Morton
“Sadler’s Wells East will form the next generation of dance”

Alistair Spalding and Britannia Morton

Ellen Kane
“It’s our job to represent real people”

Ellen Kane

Choreographer
Matthew Bourne
“I’m not just for Christmas”

Matthew Bourne

Choreographer

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Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

War Horse co-directors

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Nick Allott

Producer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Nikolai Foster

Artistic director

Bryony Kimmings

Theatremaker

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Jane Asher

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor
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Long Reads

Ballroom to ballet: the brutal world of dance competitions

Ballroom to ballet: the brutal world of dance competitions

by Neil Norman
The dance competition sector is thrilling, diverse and lucrative. Industry experts give Neil Norman a rare insight into the world where sport intersects with art
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Features

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New to The Stage: actor Calla Hughes Nic Aoidh

New to The Stage: actor Calla Hughes Nic Aoidh

by Giverny Masso
In our new regular feature, we shine a spotlight on emerging talent who have caught the attention of our critics. This month, we look at Northern Irish actor Calla Hughes Nic Aoidh
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Q&A

Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
Marie-Astrid Mence

Marie-Astrid Mence

dancer
Niki McCretton

Niki McCretton

Artistic director
Jacqui Beckford

Jacqui Beckford

BSL interpreter
Ross Sands

Ross Sands

Resident choreographer
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