MATTHEW BOURNE’s take on THE RED SHOES is equal parts stark and sumptous
The Red Shoes is perfect escapism. If you haven’t experienced a Matthew Bourne production, this is a chance to see a true master at work.
Dance
Explore the diversity of dance in Wales from street to ballet with expertly curated features, reviews, previews, and interviews.
NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES hit the bullseye again with SURGE
There can be something special about seeing dance, and National Dance Company Wales’ latest show Surge is nothing short of remarkable.
LET LIFE DANCE: a bold debut production that raises questions about inclusive theatre
Let Life Dance, the debut production from Humans Move, explores the disconnection inherent both in day-to-day life and the disabled experience.
BALLET CYMRU’s latest, GISELLE, has its flaws but is a joy to watch
You shouldn't miss this production of Giselle if you're a fan of dance, even if Ballet Cymru lack a little polish and commitment to overall excellence.
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE is still unique and brave after 30 years
Matthew Bourne's take on Swan Lake adds up to a dark fairytale for your senses to feast upon, where dreams and nightmares unfold. See it while you can.
NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES showcase new, high quality dance theatre
It is always exciting to see National Dance Company Wales champion the new, the bold and the brave, and I look forward to what these artists offer next.
Sara Veale celebrates pioneering women of dance theatre in WILD GRACE
Modern dance is so much more than women in pink tights doing routines choreographed by men, as Sara Veale outlines in Wild Grace.
Frontiers of change: National Dance Company Wales harness community power in autumn shows
National Dance Company Wales’ outgoing artistic director Matthew William Robinson opens up about the company’s double-header autumn show Frontiers | Gorwelion.
WELSH BALLROOM COMMUNITY: Leighton Rees Milan on the legacy & future of pioneering group
Welsh Ballroom Community founder Leighton Rees Milan talks about the group’s dedication to honouring their legacy and their plans to throw Wales’ first-ever mini-ball.
DADA MASILO’s THE SACRIFICE stuns audiences with electrifying dance and haunting ritual
With live music and mesmerising performances, this breathtaking fusion of contemporary ballet and Tswana dance in Dada Masilo's The Sacrifice at Wales Millennium Centre is not to be missed.
Rambert Dance’s PEAKY BLINDERS merges art, love, violence & despair
Art, love, violence, and despair come to life in the spectacle of Rambert Dance's adaptation of Peaky Blinders, a genderfluid, immersive live show.
Dance piece THE REVENGE OF POPPERFACE: theatrical, arresting – but lacking substance
The Revenge Of Popperface, a dance work from Gareth Chambers playing at Chapter Arts Centre, lacks the feel of a fully formed piece.
OTI MABUSE: I AM HERE – a sparkling celebration of STRICTLY star’s life & passions
Does it become a bit too cheesy at times? Probably. Is it a little self-indulgent? Most definitely. But if anyone has a right to show off the wonderful person they are, it’s Oti Mabuse.
NTW’s CIRCLE OF FIFTHS proves non-traditional theatre is vital in Wales
A testament to the power and talent of working-class artists and the ability of theatre to open pathways to healing, Circle Of Fifths is one of the best works to come from National Theatre Wales in recent years.
Let dance piece SPIRIT OF NIMBA recharge & uplift you
Idrissa Camara’s latest piece Spirit of Nimba is an absolute joy: an hour of music and dance that left his Cardiff audience feeling that they had just been reset last Friday.
SHADES OF BLUE dance duo THE MATSENA BROTHERS on difficult conversations & commissions
Carl Marsh speaks to Swansea-based siblings Anthony and Kel Matsena, whose charged, eclectic dance theatre work is making big waves of late.
OPTO NANO: a fascinating – and literally – experimental dance production
Opto Nano explores the research of Professor Paola Borri, an academic at Cardiff University specialising in cellular imaging techniques.
“There’s no fear of self-expression and shame attached to what I’m doing” – STRICTLY star JOHANNES RADEBE on getting back to his roots with new tour
Ahead of his new tour Freedom, South African dance star Johannes Radebe tells Sarah-Jane Outten how the idea was developed, how much it means to him personally and the importance of his Strictly Come Dancing success.
11 unique, boredom-busting things to do safely in Wales this January
Beat the January - and Omnicron - blues in Wales with these one-of-a-kind places to eat at, engage with or explore in saftey.
The year in review: from BOOK OF MORMON to SIMON AMSTELL, our best Welsh stage shows of 2021
From theatre to comedy to dance to musicals, we've rounded up our favourite stage shows in Wales over 2021.
“There’s a sincerity in dance that’s dependable” – choreographer Oona Doherty on political dance film FLY THE FLAG
Celebrated choreographer Oona Doherty discusses the challenges and highlights of making Sky Arts film, Fly the Flag in honour of Human Rights Day.
“With choreography, I’ve never said never” – BALLET CYMRU’s LIAM RIDDICK on his MADE IN WALES debut
Choreographer Liam Riddick has come a long way from his Rhonnda roots. He tells Rhonda Lee Reali about being part of Ballet Cymru's Made In Wales triple bill.
Cerys Matthews, Charlotte Church feature in new Ballet Cymru show – MADE IN WALES | STAGE PREVIEW
Featuring poetry from Dylan Thomas and the voices of Cerys Matthews and Charlotte Church, Ballet Cymru's Made In Wales is a packed triple bill of work.
RAMBERT: ROOMS | STAGE REVIEW
RAMBERT: ROOMS | STAGE REVIEW Livestreamed from Rambert Home Studio, Sat 10 Apr Dance theatre has never been so exciting, and impactful. With a cast of 16 actors, Rooms …