Cate Blanchett on the London stage, Sondheim’s swan song and a ballet of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots
The FT’s critics pick the cream of the crop, from film and TV to art exhibitions, theatre, dance, games, pop and classical music
Festive work, choreographed in 2022, brings a showcase of the country’s longstanding classical school to Paris
Circa’s jolly spectacle brings tumbling, trapeze and a 20ft human column to the Royal Festival Hall, London
London’s seasonal staple includes some breathtaking moments
Kendall Feaver’s dramatisation at the National Theatre galvanises the classic children’s novel into a modern work
This Royal Opera House fairy tale rendition is bittersweet and packed with pretexts for virtuoso dancing
Matthew Bourne’s spellbinding production has travelled the world, won a string of awards and is still airborne 30 years on
Premiered in Aix-en-Provence, the choreographer’s piece features a pagan ceremony and a pig that comes back to life
The UK premiere at London’s Sadler’s Wells is a virtuosic showcase of classical Indian dance
New adaptation results in a mismatch between the gruesome details the original and a bewildering modern reading
Wayne McGregor’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s post-apocalyptic trilogy is superbly danced
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The principal dancer of The Royal Ballet twirls for Tim Tams, Tchaikovsky and taxis
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Senegal dance troupe École des Sables has revived the late choreographer’s classic 1975 iteration to stunning effect
Tchaikovsky’s score is reworked with Latin rhythms in Acosta Danza’s latest production
Pieces by Crystal Pite and Pam Tanowitz are the highlights at London’s Royal Opera House
Hip-hop, African dance and martial arts were all in the mix in the choreographer’s European debut at Sadler’s Wells, London
Danced with skill and staged with flair at London’s Sadler’s Wells, the choreographer’s piece lacks resolution
A clutch of terrific debuts breathes new life into Christopher Wheeldon’s production
Also reviewed: hip-hop company ZooNation revive their first-rate Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
With his new Indian-inspired ‘Gigenis’ and a ‘Giselle’ revival, the dancer draws on his heritage and the western ballet tradition
The group’s programme at London’s The Place features two contemporary pieces — ‘The Flock’ and ‘Moving Cloud’
‘Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione’, created with Radouan Mriziga, comes in the wake of a newspaper investigation
