Theatre and Dance Autumn/Winter 2025

Thu 25 –Sat 27 Sep 2025

Exploring the dramatic and dazzling world of couture fashion, this ambitious, large-scale production spans continents and reveals the hidden world behind beauty and luxury.  

Thu 2 –Sun 5 Oct 2025

Trailblazing director Łukasz Twarkowski fuses theatre, tech and live cinema to create a monumentally spectacular production that explores art and authenticity in a fast-changing world.

Wed 8 –Thu 9 Oct 2025

Dance Umbrella Festival's Change Tempo programme brings a double bill that introduces two distinctive international artists set to make their mark, while challenging expectations of dance. 

Thu 16 Oct 2025, 19:30

Blending a cappella singing with expressive movement, Gesualdo Passione crowns Paul Agnew and Les Arts Florissants' work on Carlo Gesualdo, in a modern creation by choreographer Amala Dianor.

Wed 29 Oct –Sat 1 Nov 2025

Shattering, sardonic, funny and tender, this ensemble production combines horror, physical performance, live cinema and Chinese mythology to bring audiences into 'the realm of hungry ghosts'.

Wed 12 –Sat 15 Nov 2025

The latest edition of Transpose, a powerful evening of music and performance from some of the UK's most exciting trans artists, is directed by Jamie Hale and curated by ILĀ. 

Wed 3 –Sat 13 Dec 2025

Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0– 2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.