Established in 2006 and celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, icandance is a UK charity that works across Greater London to bring dance classes to young people who otherwise might not experience dance in mainstream settings.  We sat […]

We sat down with independent artist Pearl Seraphina to discuss her practice, her work Lotus and her advice for her fellow artists… Q: Tell us about yourself A: Hello my name is Pearl, a London-based […]

Words by Georgia Howlett. Set to Beethoven’s Symphony of the same name, Pastoral unites the work of three renowned artists; choreographer Pam Tanowitz, composer Caroline Shaw and painter Sarah Crowner.  The piece makes its UK premiere in early […]

Words by Eoin Fenton. The heat of the summer is over, and like hibernating creatures the theatre-going punters of London prepare to get back into venues across the city as “the season” starts again. An […]

Later this month, choreographer Theo Clinkard will restage his work Ordinary Courage over 10 years since it was first performed when Theo launched his company in 2012. A moving piece exploring grief, Ordinary Courage comes […]

Words by Eoin Fenton. Thrashing bodies, whipping hair, thunderous stamps from the ensemble to the beat of drums. This is not your typical rehearsal of a new work of contemporary dance, this is English National […]

Rebellious yet joyous, fun with a dash of fury, Charlotte Mclean and Jack Anderson’s not for glory has premiered at Edinburgh Fringe and runs until 23 August ahead of Scottish tour next year. A reworking […]

This Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performer and drag artist Nelly Kelly presents the world premiere of their timely, mischievous and political new work Transmission at Summerhall from Wednesday 19 – Sunday 23 August, 7.15pm, following a […]

This year, award-winning choreographer Hayley Earlam will present her new work Brrr at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 August, as part of the Made in Scotland Showcase. A leader in […]

Words by Jo Leask. I spoke to Australian Aboriginal queer dance artist Joel Bray ahead of Daddy, his immersive and participatory show that he’s performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. New to Edinburgh, Bray arrives […]