February 2025
9th Feb, Blackpool Grand
Giovanni Pernice: The Last Dance
Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in ‘The Last Dance’, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance. Book here.
12th Feb, Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster Arts
Gandini Juggling: Heka
Everything is not as it seems as Gandini Juggling return to Lancaster Arts with their new show, which draws inspiration from the connection between juggling and magic for a celebration of silliness and absurdity. Book here.
12th Feb, Aldridge Studio The Lowry
Horizons Collective Showcase
The Horizons Showcase is a warm hello from the community of British East and South East Asian* Creatives, and will feature three stories proudly representative of our cultural and ethnic diversity from Louiseanne Wong, Oxbow Theatre Co and Edane Ng & Maria Luc. Book here.
14th Feb, The Capstone Liverpool
Sealskin- Tmesis Theatre
Every full moon the Selkies appear, peeling away their seal skin, they dance freely in the moonlight, a fisherman discovers their secret, a skin is stolen and we see the betrayal and consequences that follow, exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home. Book here.
20th Feb, Arts Centre, Edge Hill University
ORB - Vanhulle Dance Theatre
ORB is a mythological dance duet that ignites the cosmos, exploring the tension between connection and distance. Athletic, emotive, and filled with joy, this thrilling performance delves into the struggle of being together while still apart. Book here.
21st Feb, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry
Emilyn Claid: Untitled
In this performance emilyn welcomes the fears of endings, teasing with what it means to bow out, the irony of living in an old body and what’s real and what’s imagined. Combining movement and theatre, staged choreography, and playful, improvised interactions, emilyn faces queering and ageing with dark humour, undercut with moments of pathos. Book here.
21st Feb, New Adelphi Theatre Salford
Dance With Us
Please join us for an evening of exciting devised works from the University of Salford’s talented dancers and Dance at Salford associates. Book here.
24th Feb, Quays Theatre, The Lowry
Wes Peden: Rollercoaster
Surrounded by a huge inflatable blue structure and accompanied by electro beats composed of distorted rollercoaster sounds, Peden shares his cutting-edge tricks inspired by corkscrews, adrenalin, and high-tech seatbelts. Book here.
Vanhulle Dance Theatre: ORB
March 2025
6th-8th Mar, Lyric Theatre, The Lowry
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Cinderella
Step into the magical world of Cinderella, where Fairy Godmothers triumph over cruel stepmothers, pumpkins turn into sparkling carriages and a jewelled slipper changes one young woman’s life forever. Book here.
7th Mar, New Adelphi Theatre
Are You Still Watching? - Salford University Dance Squad
Join SUDS as they take over the television to bring your favourite TV shows to life through dance-including soaps, game shows, news and even the weather! This show has been choreographed, designed and costumed by our amazing members, so step in and join the world of SUDS TV! Book here.
8th Mar, Storyhouse Chester
Trash! de Yllana & Töthem
Trash! is an energetic show about the possibilities of recycling through percussion, movement and humour. It takes place in a garbage recycling centre, where four creative workers give a new life to all kind of waste, showing the audience the excess of consumerism in our society. Book here.
15th Mar, New Adelphi Theatre Salford
VERVE: Triple Bill
VERVE presents a bold programme showcasing the future of dance with new approaches and propositions of what contemporary dance can be today, featuring 16 incredible artists performing works by internationally acclaimed choreographers, Luca Signoretti, Sattva Ninja and Bosmat Nossan. Book here.
15th Mar, The Capstone Liverpool
Espíritu Flamenco presents: Emuná
In a series of fleeting scenes, featuring flamenco styles such as the Soleá, Farruca and the Nana, Emuná sets out to show how faith enables us to overcome and learn from the challenges of life. Book here.
17th Mar, Blackpool Grand
Anton Du Beke - At the Musicals
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025. With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. Book here.
20th Mar, The Capstone Liverpool
Dife Youth Ensemble (Louisiana)
This captivating performance will showcase the heart and soul of Louisiana's rich heritage, infusing the infectious rhythms of traditional Zydeco music with the expressive power of contemporary dance. Book here.
25th Mar, Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster Arts
VERVE: Triple Bill
VERVE, the international touring dance company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance bring 16 incredible dancers to the Nuffield Theatre performing works by Luca Signoretti, Bosmat Nossan and Sattva Ninja. Book here.
27th-29th Mar, Paul McCartney Auditorium, LIPA
Third-Year Dance Students Present: Destinations
Across 11 devised pieces, Destinations evokes a series of desired alternate realities - whether tangible, virtual or fantastical. A striking visual experience, Destinations features Commercial, Contemporary and Jazz with professional choreographers specialising in different genres, contributing to the performance. Book here.
27th Mar, The Capstone Liverpool
Discover Moutya: A UNESCO-Inscribed Cultural Heritage of Seychelles
The Angel Field Festival proudly presents Moutya, a soulful and evocative performance steeped in Seychelles' history. Recently inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Moutya is more than a dance; it’s a profound expression of freedom, resilience, and unity. Book here.
28th-29th Mar, New Adelphi Theatre, Salford
Emergence 2025
Emergence, the touring postgraduate dance company of Joss Arnott Dance and the University of Salford, return with a brand-new, triple bill programme of adrenaline-fuelled dance performed by a new company of extraordinary dancers. Book here.
29th Mar, Arts Centre, Edge Hill University
Symphony of Movement - Swati Dance Company
Experience the timeless beauty of Bharatanatyam in Swati Dance Company’s new production Symphony of Movement, a captivating fusion of classical grace and contemporary artistry. Book here.
Swati Dance Company: Symphony of Movement
April 2025
1st April, Quays Theatre, The Lowry
Georgia Tegou & Kristina Pulejkova: Homecoming
HOMECOMING blends storytelling, dynamic choreography, and cutting-edge technology to trace the journey of a woman on a quest to reconnect with her lost sense of self. Through a stunning live performance interwoven with immersive holographic projections, we follow a journey between two worlds, where reality bends and breaks. Book here.
2nd April, Quays Theatre, The Lowry
Malik Nashad Sharpe - Goner
Lightly touching on the topics of abuse, Caribbean migration, alienation, belonging, addiction, and violence, Goner is utilising the formal tools of solo authorship and the aesthetics of horror to create radical visual culture from the marginalised perspective, and to tease out and establish a Black tradition of horror for the live context. Book here.
4th Apr, Contact
Turn 2025 - Word of Warning + Contact
The annual whirlwind of new North West dance returns to Contact, taking over the building with up to ten short works from emerging dance artists. Book here.
4th Apr, Storyhouse Chester
Anton Du Beke - At the Musicals
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025. With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. Book here.
12th Apr, Macclesfield Library
The Mountain Witch - Rachel Dean/Speedwell Dance
Join Speedwell Dance's performers within an immersive set to awaken scampering creatures, tiptoe past the Mountain Witch's cave and finally convince her to allow the sun to return. A joyous and inclusive experience for children aged 3-8 years and their families. Find out more here.
12th-13th Apr, Storyhouse Chester
Giovanni Pernice: The Last Dance
Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in ‘The Last Dance’, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance. Book here.
23rd Apr, Unity Theatre Liverpool
We're Here Because They Were | Work in progress - Fabiola Santana
Three women from the Global Ethnic Majority whose families have been impacted by colonisation share their own histories of care, resilience, legacy, and how these stories live in their bodies. Going beyond everyday storytelling, transforming those energies into a live experience. Book here.
26th-27th Apr, Blackpool Grand
A Star is Born - Amanda Rogers School of Dance
This inspiring show follows a young person’s dream of becoming a star, capturing the excitement, challenges, and triumphs along their journey. With breath-taking choreography and live musical performances, this is a story of dreams, friendship, transformation, and the drive to shine. Book here.
30th Apr, Arts Centre, Edge Hill University
SUNNY SIDE - Northern Rascals
SUNNY SIDE is a raw and powerful portrayal of the modern young male experience, touring in partnership with Andy’s Man Club and informed by the voices of over 750 young people across the UK. Combining contemporary dance, theatre, and spoken word, this socially urgent work from Northern Rascals explores the pain and loneliness that shape the journey from adolescence to adulthood. Book here.
30th Apr, Falibroome Academy Macclesfield
Fault Lines - Lila Dance
As our planet's voice gets louder, are we ready to listen? Fault Lines pulls at the tension in our relationship with nature. Our constant pursuit of progress increasing the speed of life has left us out of sync with the natural world. Book here.
Turn 2025
May 2025
1st May, Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster Arts
Jean Daniel Broussé: (le) Pain
JD will not follow his father, or his father’s father or his father’s grandfather into the family bakery. The boulangerie story has ended. (le) Pain is about breadmaking, physical heroics, growing up queer in a boulangerie in the south of France, endings and new beginnings. It involves circus, dance, storytelling, Béarnaise folklore video, karaoke and laughter. Book here.
3rd May, Northwich Town Centre
Now Northwich Outdoor Festival 2025
Now Northwich is back for another year, bringing to the town a majestic explosion of international dance and street arts. Free entry.
3rd May, Vicars Cross Community Centre
Fault Lines - Lila Dance
As our planet's voice gets louder, are we ready to listen? Fault Lines pulls at the tension in our relationship with nature. Our constant pursuit of progress increasing the speed of life has left us out of sync with the natural world. Book here.
8th-9th May, New Adelphi Theatre Salford
Dance @ Salford
Join us for our annual Dance@Salford festival featuring captivating new dance works devised and performed by our talented students. This year’s event promises an eclectic mix of theatrical, digital, emotional, and experimental works that showcase the immense creativity within our Dance@Salford community. Book here.
13th-14th May, Storyhouse Chester
Theatre Re Presents: BIRTH
As one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies, Theatre Re combines original live music with striking visual theatre to create world class, deeply moving, non-verbal productions about universal human challenges and the fragility of life. Book here.
14th-15th May, Quays Theatre, The Lowry
Gary Clarke Company: DETENTION
DETENTION explores the impact of SECTION 28: a piece of largely hidden legislation from Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Government in 1988, which 'prohibited the promotion of homosexuality', forcing people from the LGBT+ community into a place of secrecy, fear and shame at a time when the country was in industrial turmoil and the gay community was being ravaged by the onslaught of AIDS. Book here.
20th May, Quays Theatre, The Lowry
Kontemporary Korea - HAM:BETH
K-pop boy-band meets Shakespearean drama in this energetic all-male show by Modern Table Dance Company. Book here.
Jean Daniel Broussé: (le) Pain