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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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Royal Ballet: Onegin review
“Scorching choreography”

Royal Ballet: Onegin review

Royal Opera House
A refreshed stage version of the Pushkin classic is full of emotional complexity
“A feast for the eyes”

English National Ballet: Nutcracker review

London Coliseum
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Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Summerhall saga exposes the fragility of the Edinburgh Fringe model – how can it be made stronger?

It is not just Summerhall that will need to restore confidence after issues with payouts. All Edinburgh Fringe venues have work to do, says Lyn Gardner
David Benedict
by David Benedict

How long should a play be? Probably not 45 minutes

The BBC’s plan to cut all drama from Radio 3 and confine it to 45-minute slots on Radio 4 shows little understanding of the art form, says David Benedict
Amanda Parker
by Amanda Parker

There’s a theatre sinkhole in the north and the sector’s turning its back on it

There’s a positive buzz around theatre in the north, but beneath the surface the region’s diversity of audience, and of global-majority creativity, is at risk of collapse

Editor's View

by Alistair Smith

The Stage Awards: Shining a spotlight on every corner of UK theatre

The Stage’s annual celebration of UK theatre took place at the Royal Opera House this week. This event underlines the publication’s unique role and responsibility, writes Alistair Smith

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Big Interviews

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

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

Ellen Kane

Choreographer
As one of stage and screen’s most in-demand choreographers, Ellen Kane has rejuvenated iconic musicals, staged the triumph and tragedy of the England football team and even become a TikTok sensation. As her reinvention of A Chorus Line returns to Curve, she tells Holly Williams about breathing new life into classics
Matthew Bourne
“I’m not just for Christmas”

Matthew Bourne

Choreographer
Mark Ball and Aaron Wright
“We want the Southbank to be a creative engine”

Mark Ball and Aaron Wright

Creative leaders
Alan Cumming
“I wanted to do something dance-y before I was too old”

Alan Cumming

Performer
Susan Stroman
“Chichester called and I said yes instantly”

Susan Stroman

Director and choreographer

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Long Reads

The Fringe Five 2024 | Edinburgh's breakout theatremakers

The Fringe Five 2024 | Edinburgh's breakout theatremakers

by The Stage
The Stage’s team of six critics saw 180 shows across the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We asked them to choose the five theatremakers who had really made an impact – introducing the Fringe Five...
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The Stage 100 2025: opera and dance

The Stage 100 2025: opera and dance

by The Stage
Discover the performing arts creatives from opera and dance who were influential in 2025, and what they have coming up in this year
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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

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dancer
Niki McCretton

Niki McCretton

Artistic director
Jacqui Beckford

Jacqui Beckford

BSL interpreter
Ross Sands

Ross Sands

Resident choreographer
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