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Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet
This original production is an intense and modern re-imagining of one of the most famous love stories ever told.
Sadler’s Wells is one of the world’s leading dance venues, renowned for its dynamic and diverse productions. Located in Angel, London, the theatre is a creative hub for international and UK-based dance artists. From classical ballet to contemporary performances, Sadler’s Wells showcases innovation and artistic excellence across all styles of movement.
Whether you're catching a world premiere, a family-friendly show, or a fringe festival piece, Sadler’s Wells offers a fresh perspective on the art of dance. The venue is also home to several resident companies and is a cornerstone of London’s vibrant performing arts scene.
Sadler’s Wells has a rich history dating back to 1683, when Richard Sadler opened the original music house around a medicinal well. Over the centuries, it evolved from a spa venue to a music hall, and finally, a respected theatre dedicated to dance. The current building, opened in 1998, is the sixth on the site and was purpose-built for dance, offering state-of-the-art acoustics and production facilities.
Over time, the venue has been home to legendary performers and companies such as The Royal Ballet, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, and Akram Khan Company, reinforcing Sadler’s Wells’ reputation as a centre of excellence for the dance world.
Sadler’s Wells is located in Islington, North London, just a short walk from Angel station. The area is well-connected and vibrant, with plenty of cafés, restaurants, and shops nearby, making it a great location for a pre- or post-show outing.
The nearest tube station to Sadler’s Wells is Angel (Northern Line). It’s a 5-minute walk from the tube. Just exit the station, turn left on Islington High Street, and walk straight onto St John Street until you reach Rosebery Avenue - Sadler’s Wells will be on your left.
The closest National Rail station is King’s Cross St Pancras, which is one stop away on the Northern Line from Angel or around a 20-minute walk. From King’s Cross, you can also take several buses directly to the theatre.
Bus routes 19, 38, and 341 run frequently along Rosebery Avenue and stop directly outside Sadler’s Wells. These routes connect with key areas such as Waterloo, Piccadilly Circus, and London Bridge. Night buses N19 and N38 also serve the area.
Sadler’s Wells Theatre has a seating capacity of approximately 1,500 across three levels: Stalls, First Circle, and Second Circle. The Stalls offer the closest and most immersive views of the stage, especially for dance, where details matter. The Circles provide a broader, elevated perspective, ideal for group choreography and full-stage visuals.
Accessible seating is available in the Stalls with step-free entry, and audio-described, captioned, and signed performances are regularly offered.
The theatre is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access to the main auditorium, adapted toilets, hearing assistance systems, and seating available for patrons with limited mobility. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Sadler’s Wells maintains high safety standards, with bag checks upon entry, clearly marked exits, and trained staff on hand at all times. Enhanced cleaning and hygiene protocols are also in place.
There is no formal dress code at Sadler’s Wells. Attendees often opt for comfortable clothing. There’s no need for evening wear, unless you want to dress up for a gala or premiere event.
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is the current production at Sadler's Wells. The latest booking period for Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby at Sadler's Wells started 12/10/2022 19:30:00 and runs until 16/08/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby start at £19 and are available to book now.
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe is the current production at Sadler's Wells. The latest booking period for The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe at Sadler's Wells started 18/07/2022 19:00:00 and runs until 07/09/2025 14:00:00. Tickets for The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe start at £20 and are available to book now.
Quadrophenia is the current production at Sadler's Wells. The latest booking period for Quadrophenia at Sadler's Wells started 24/06/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 13/07/2025 14:00:00. Tickets for Quadrophenia start at £19 and are available to book now.
Murder Trial Tonight III The Doorstep Case is the current production at Sadler's Wells.
English National Ballet: The Forsythe Programme is the current production at Sadler's Wells. The last booking period for English National Ballet: The Forsythe Programme at Sadler's Wells started 10/04/2025 19:30:00 and ended 19/04/2025 19:30:00.
Jane Eyre is the current production at Sadler's Wells. The last booking period for Jane Eyre at Sadler's Wells started 13/05/2025 19:30:00 and ended 17/05/2025 19:30:00.
Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell is the current production at Sadler's Wells. The last booking period for Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell at Sadler's Wells started 10/06/2025 19:30:00 and ended 21/06/2025 19:30:00.
We recommend using public transportation to get to Sadler’s Wells. The nearest underground station to Sadler’s Wells is Angel Station (Northern Line). Sadler’s Wells has its own bus stop which is serviced by lines 19, 38 and 341. If you are driving to Sadler’s Wells there is free On-street in Hardwick Street and other streets off Rosebery Avenue on weekdays after 6.30pm and from 1.30pm on Saturdays Do NOT park in resident’s bays. The nearest car park outside the congestion zone is Parkfield Street and there is a large car park in Bowling Green Lane.
Yes, you can pre-order drinks at the bar before the performance or during the interval via the theatre’s website or in person at the venue.
Outside drinks are generally not allowed. However, bottled water is permitted. Drinks purchased at the venue’s bars can usually be taken into the auditorium.
It’s best to arrive at least 30 minutes before the performance to allow time for bag checks, ticket collection, and to grab a drink or use the facilities.
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Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby danced by Rambert
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Meet the new generation…
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YOU are the jury in this court case thriller
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Turn up the volume for the best of William Forsythe.
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This original production is an intense and modern re-imagining of one of the most famous love stories ever told.
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Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch — Bluebeard
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Formosa highlights the beauty and history of Taiwan.
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Dance and song at opposite ends of the spectrum come together in this exciting show.
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San Francisco Ballet present works by Welch, Scarlett and Peck in this new triple bill
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This celebrated company presents 3 pieces of mesmerizing theatre.
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Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan bring 13 Tongues & Dust to Sadler's Wells!
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Canada’s most cutting-edge dance company brings a triple bill of works by female choreographers.
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Paco Peña brings Solera to Sadler's Wells for 6 performances only!
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A poignant reflection on World War.
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Award winning Russell Maliphant Company brings Silent Lines to London
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Waltz focuses on our bodies, how we use them and what they are worth.
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"Alston premiere shows promise" Daily Telegraph on Alston's First Revue, 1968
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Richard Alston Dance Company says farewell with Final Edition
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Rumpelstiltskin as you've never seen it before.
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Direct from Havana Cuba
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"Superbly constructed, inventively musical, beautiful and profoundly humane" The Guardian On Transfigured Night
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Rambert returns to Sadler's Wells for 4 performances only!
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One of the world's most famous operas meets revolution in a sultry new adaptation.
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A thrilling new double bill
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Marking his final performances as a dancer in a full-length piece
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Aracaladanza group and their amazing Vuelos - Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s quest to make man fly.
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Deprived from seeing the dancers' faces, the viewer will be forced to rethink the concept of human contact altogether
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English National Ballet: She Persisted at Sadler's Wells for only 9 performances!
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Alina Cojocaru curates and performs new programme coming to London's Sadler's Wells
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Michael Keegan-Dolan's MAM to have UK premiere at London's Sadler's Wells
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Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker
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Xuanzang’s Pilgrimage is a unique musical journey into the soul and culture of China and the East.
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Rambert: McGregor / Motin / Shechter sees two spectacular dance pieces revived along with a brand-new, hip-hop work by Motin.
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China Peking Opera Company returns to Sadler's Wells
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Experience three timely and timeless dance pieces with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Yang Liping returns to London with her haunting reimagining of Rite of Spring
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Liszt mosaics at Sadler's Wells for one-night-only!
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"A fresh and innovative show" -- New York Times
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The exuberance and energy of Brazil comes to Sadler's... Brasil Brasileiro
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Adapt, improvise, overcome. The Ruggeds present a vivid duo of pieces in State Shift!
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Semperoper Ballett comes to Sadler's Wells
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Léo Delibes' ballet has been given a high-tech makeover in this adaptation of Coppélia!
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The 21st century take on the classical tale of Pinocchio
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★★★★★ "An exceptional evening, elegant yet imbued with force. Excellent, all of it" -- The Times
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Jasmin Vardimon - ALiCE comes to Sadler's Wells Theatre for a stunning showcase of dance.
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Witness Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends with award-winning ballet dancer Tiler Peck!
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OUT OF ASIA 2: Bodies forming landscapes and inanimate objects, Mr. Tao deconstructs the traditional notion of dance
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BalletBoyz are back at Sadler's Wells with Deluxe
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★★★★★ "A thing of wonder" - Irish Times
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GöteborgsOperans Danskompani presents Skid by Damien Jalet and SAABA by Sharon Eyal!
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Akram Kahn brings this otherworldly tale of isolation and belonging to Sadler's Wells.
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Alina Cojocaru presents La Strada at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London
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Don't miss this amazing extension of the themes presented in OCD Love.
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Akram Khan’s Jungle Book reimagined shows a world completely devastated by the Climate Crisis.
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This show, packed with internationally acclaimed artists, will engage all your senses
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Saregama Live – Disco Dancer at Sadler's Wells, a showcase of Indian 80s Disco.
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Performing three breath-taking dance pieces, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are back!
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Find out why Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are America's most popular dance company!
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Celebrate classical, contemporary and neo-classical dance this Autumn with Our Voices.
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Experience a new look into the modern world with Ballet Boyz England on Fire.
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Dance, comedy, tragedy, Rambert and Ben Duke come together in Death Trap at Sadler's Wells
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Rocio Molina brings her Olivier Award nominated Fallen From Heaven back to the West End for one night only!
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Matthew Bourne's multi award-winning hit returns to the theatre where it all began.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre's mixed dance programme will leave you blown away!
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Bourne's vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching...
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South Pacific tickets are now booking for the limited London Sadler's Wells Run
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Adam Cooper returns to Sadler's Wells in the classic feel-good show Singin' in the Rain!
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★★★★★ "His best show yet: poignant, thrilling, magical, moving and utterly transfixing" - The Daily Telegraph
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The singular sensation is in London!
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Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty returns to Sadler's Wells for Christmas 2022
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Dada Masilo's groundbreaking reimagining of the renowned Giselle ballet is coming to Sadler's Wells for a limited time!
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Sara Baras returns to the West End stage with Sombras a unique take on the Farruca
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National Youth Dance Company and Botis Seva present contemporary new dance production MADHEAD
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Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes returns to London for 2019 Christmas season
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Programme A
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Peggy Sawyer dreams big in this reimagined production of the iconic musical 42nd Street!
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Inspiration for this dance show comes from an unlikely source: the American philosopher and linguist Noam Chomsky
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Birmingham Royal Ballet presents two extraordinary shows this season, both celebrating 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare
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Birmingham Royal Ballet presents two extraordinary shows this season, both celebrating 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare
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Natalia Osipova returns to Sadler's Wells with acclaimed show Pure Dance backed by popular demand.
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Established in 1926, Britain’s oldest dance company, Rambert, are celebrating their anniversary in style
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Established in 1926, Britain’s oldest dance company, Rambert, are celebrating their anniversary in style
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OUT OF ASIA 2: Dancers from Taiwan perform three shows in one, inpired by human nature, the sea and traditional Taiwanese street dance.
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This Swan Lake will be like no other - as visualised by one of Ireland’s most talented, challenging and innovative choreographers
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OUT OF ASIA 2: Western and Eastern cultural heritage merge in this unique ballet show
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You surely have not seen anything like this before: Traditional Chinese tale with a modern take including hip-hop and modern dance
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Masurca Fogo is an upbeat piece of dance theatre with all of Pina Bausch’s trademark ingenuity on display.
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"Sadler’s Wells has struck gold with its annual season of flamenco" -- The Independent
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★★★★ "A spellbinding mix of ravishing visuals, seductive music and breathtaking acrobatics" -- The Guardian
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★★★★★ "Raw and riveting" -- The Guardian
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Pina Bausch, William Forsythe, Hans van Manen - all on one stage for this stunning triple bill!
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"A rare treat. Bourne’s wit and flair are in full play" -- Sunday Times
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One of Rambert’s most celebrated works returns to Sadler’s Wells for the first time in 14 years
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"Sadler’s Wells has struck gold with its annual season of flamenco" -- The Independent
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"Sadler’s Wells has struck gold with its annual season of flamenco" -- The Independent
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"Sadler’s Wells has struck gold with its annual season of flamenco" -- The Independent
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"Sadler’s Wells has struck gold with its annual season of flamenco" -- The Independent
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"Extraordinary. Sometimes, five stars is not enough" - The Independent
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Suitable for all ages, this is a perfect introduction to the world of ballet for the whole family!
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★★★★ "A very beautiful show indeed" -- The Daily Telegraph
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"Simply to watch the collective patterns set in motion by the dancers is entrancing" -- The Guardian
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"A mercurial imagination" The Financial Times on Petter Reco
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"A show that enchants as much as it impresses" -- The Telegraph on INALA
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★★★★“Tanguera ups the stakes and gives tango a blood-and-guts love story to whip its legs around…pure heaven” -- Metro
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A special double bill bringing together Hindustani khayal vocals and instrumental traditions.
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One of India’s most brilliant and distinctive sitarists of her generation.
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A triple bill of vibrant new talents, brilliant technique, vivid characterisation and electrifying energy!
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Darbar Festival 2019 featuring Akram Khan is set to take the dance world by storm once again at Sadler's Wells this autumn!
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"It sits in your throat, burning. And it stays with you" - Washington Post
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"A sexily samba-soaked, hip-swinging, arm-waving, whistle-blowing fiesta" - Daily Telegraph
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"Marvellous, inspiring mesh of history, poetry and ideas" - The Guardian
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"The experience is riveting" - New York Times
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4 choreographers, 4 composers, 4 pieces, 14 days.
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"So perfect you could watch it every day" - Evening on 'Still Life' at the Penguin Café
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"A delightful family show. It is absolutely astonishing" - Daily Telegraph
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A feast of dance, music, costumes and lots of fun, this is a perfect introduction to ballet.
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Hofesh Shechter returns to the West End!
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"Chafes against the life that keeps on going until nothing but a breathing body and a beating heart remain" - De Standaard
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This show, illuminated by the human genome, creates itself anew each performance.
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Experience this classic dark romance through the medium of dance.
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Quick-witted and even quicker footed.
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Don't miss this chance to celebrate with Sadler's Wells!
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My only love sprung from my only hate.
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Following the choreographer’s death in 2009, the company is now ready to embark on the expansion of this hallowed repertoire.
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Dystopian Dream is created from a concept originated by composer Nitin Sawhney and co-devised with Honji Wang and Sébastien Ramirez.
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Following the choreographer’s death in 2009, the company are now ready to embark on the expansion of this hallowed repertoire.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet brings a comic ballet to London!
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Led by artistic director Katrín Hall
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Cult-favourites Gandini Juggling join forces with Sadler’s Wells New Wave Associate Alexander Whitley.
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Don't miss this chance to celebrate with Sadler's Wells!
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Strictly Come Dancing stars Neil and Katya Jones bring their new show Somnium to London's West End
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Richard Alston Dance Company celebrates 25 years with a very limited engagement of Quartermark at Sadler's Wells
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Russell Maliphant & Vangelis: The Thread makes its world premiere at Sadler's Wells this spring.
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Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland
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Northern Ballet: Victoria makes its way to London Sadler's Wells as part of its highly anticipated UK tour.
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Damien Jalet & Kohei Nawa: Vessel
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TAO Dance Theater: 4 & 9 comes to London for 2 performances only!
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Birmingham Royal Ballet brings new double bill Unleashed to Sadler's Well for the surprise ballet hit of the summer!
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Spanish company Aracaladanza return for Sadler's Wells' Family Weekend with new show Play
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Miguel Poveda sings on the West End stage at Sadler's Wells for one night only!
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Olga Pericet's The Thorn That Wanted to be a Flower, or The Flower That Dreamed of Being a Dancer UK premiere.
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Max Award nominee Patricia Guerrero in Catedral for one night only!
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Dorantes, Tim Ries and Adam Ben Ezra with guest artist Jesús Carmona — Flamenco meets Jazz
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Birmingham Royal Ballet brings an unforgettable rendition of Giselle to Sadler's Wells this autumn!
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Rambert 2 — Double Bill is coming to Sadler's Wells this November for a strictly limited engagement.
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Don't miss the highly anticipated UK premiere of Dorrance Dance — Myelination and other works!
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Acosta Danza: Evolution featuring Carlos Acosta is set to make its way to Sadler's Wells this autumn!
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Young Associates together with Hetain Patel bring new dance show 'Together, not the same' to life.
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Ballet Preljocaj — La Fresque is set to make a splash at Sadler's Wells this autumn for a strictly limited run you won't want to miss!
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Renowned French choreographer Gisèle Vienne premieres her hit piece Crowd at Sadler's Wells this October.
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Rambert — Rambert Event comes to Sadler's Wells this November with a unique juxtaposition of dance, music and art design!
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Israelian-born choreographer Emanuel Gat brings his sex-piece compilation entitled Works to Sadler's Wells!
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Don't miss the best from Danse Élargie: Dance Expanded as they perform for an unprecedented special event at Sadler's Wells.
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San Francisco Ballet present new work by McIntyre, Wheeldon and Dawson, tickets available now!
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Tickets available for the UK premiere of San Francisco Ballet's Shostakovich Trilogy
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San Francisco Ballet bring UK premiere of new triple bill to Sadler's Wells
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balletLORENT — The Lost Happy Endings comes to London's Sadler's Wells Theatre Easter 2020
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Tickets for Drawn Lines now available
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The UK Premiere of Kidd Pivot's Revisor for 3 performances only!
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Overflow in London for 2 performances only!
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Pina Bausch / Germaine Acogny & Malou Airaudo — The Rite of Spring / common ground[s]
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Carlos Acosta brings a new Birmingham Royal Ballet bill to Sadler's Wells
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Geisha Kenneth Tindall's new full length ballet
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Olivier Award-winning dancer returns with XENOS at Sadler's Wells!
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A new piece by Akram Khan that explores the Epic of Gilgamesh. Don't miss Outwitting the Devil this autumn!
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Nederlands Dans Theatre 1 & 2 - Kunstkamer
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Akram Khan brings his theatrical Until the Lions piece to Sadler's Wells for the first time ever!
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Akram Khan Company – We are but Shadows
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Birmingham Royal Ballet brings in-person performances of Lazuli Sky to Sadler's Wells
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Julie Cunningham & Company – how did we get here? opposes patriarchal and gender norms!
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Matthew Bourne brings Tim Burton's magical story to Sadler's Wells Theatre!
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Don't miss NYC Ballet's innovative and elegant UK Tour!
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English National Ballet / Johan Inger’s Carmen at Sadler's Wells
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Experience the magic of inclusivity and dance with Empower In Motion - A Ballet Inclusive
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Birmingham Royal Ballet The Sleeping Beauty at Sadler's Wells
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Don't miss the classic tale of Carmen, reimagined with an irresistible Cuban flair
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Tennessee William's classic is reimagined for the Sadler's Wells season!
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Northern Ballet Romeo & Juliet at Sadler's Wells
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Don’t miss The Acrobatic Swan Lake’s mesmerizing and dazzling return to London.
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Uncover the rich history of Wing Chun in this remarkable production.
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After three decades, they're back!
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Epic myths and jazzy wit from two dance visionaries