Guildhall School: Henry VIII, adapted by Hannah Khalil
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Discover Henry VIII as you’ve never seen it before - a bold reimagining that centres the untold female perspective in this well-known tale of a king’s relentless quest for a male heir.
One of the leading exponents of a generation of tap dancers, Annette Walker, features as special guest with Guildhall Jazz musicians.
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Contemporary musicTheatre & dance
HighRise Entertainment: Lil.Miss.Lady
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Part rave, part drama, HighRise return with an immersive history of Grime, told through the eyes of a trailblazing female MC.
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
Guildhall School: Mansfield Park by Jonathan Dove
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Immerse yourself in the charm and wit of Mansfield Park, Jonathan Dove's enchanting opera based on Jane Austen’s novel, performed in the author's 250th anniversary year.
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Theatre & dance
THE SEAGULL
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Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s THE SEAGULL.
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Talks & eventsTheatre & dance
FuelFest: Beauty is the Beast by Racheal Ofori
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Get a first look at this brand new satire, written and performed by Racheal Ofori, that explores the harsh costs of beauty – from scalp-burning perms to injectables, from detox teas to fat injections.
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Talks & eventsTheatre & dance
FuelFest: AI, AI, Oh… by Will Adamsdale
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Perrier Comedy and Fringe First winner Will Adamsdale presents a new autobiographical show about escape, creativity and technology.
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Talks & eventsTheatre & dance
FuelFest: Joint by Jay Bernard
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Weaving together social history and real life cases, Joint is a powerful, multi-media account of the notorious Joint Enterprise law by one of Britain's most exciting poets.
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Contemporary musicTalks & eventsTheatre & dance
FuelFest: Oracle Song by Melanie Wilson
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A poetic and intricate listening experience that sees the award-winning artist collaborate with an AI machine to explore the complexity of human and animal relationships.
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Theatre & dance
Guildhall School: Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
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Enter the world of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, a spellbinding journey through jealousy, loss, and forgiveness.
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
Moving Eastman
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Experience a new dance and sonic performance that takes inspiration from the intersectional life of the Black American composer Julius Eastman.
Elaine Mitchenervocals, movement and music direction
Dam Van Huynhconcept, choreography and direction
The Rolling Calf:
Jason Yardesaxophone, electronics
Neil Charlesbass, electronics
Xhosa Colesaxophone, percussion
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Contemporary musicTheatre & dance
The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady
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Share the floor with outstanding artists as two leading companies transform the stage into a vibrant gig venue, with a live jazz orchestra and dynamic dancers.
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Theatre & dance
Queer East: When the Cloud Catches Colours
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Thought-provoking theatre exploring the experience of two queer Singaporeans as they grow older. Based on true accounts, the show delves into relationships, family, insecurity, kindness and safety.
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Theatre & dance
Hamlet: Teatro La Plaza
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A joyful and enigmatic reinvention of Shakespeare's tragedy that explores what it's like to 'be' in a world that often excludes you, performed by a powerful cast of actors with Down's Syndrome.
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Theatre & dance
Krapp’s Last Tape
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Stephen Rea gives a 'hauntingly good' (Guardian) performance in this triumphant production of Samuel Beckett's solo masterpiece about memory, loneliness and lost love.