Performer: Northern Ballet

Northern Ballet's Little Red Riding Hood gives young ones a perfect introduction to ballet, without any teeth. 

A revival of Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre marks another success in Northern Ballet’s strong tradition of narrative dance theatre.

An interesting mix of classical, contemporary, hip-hop and cultural choreography graced the stage at the Linbury Theatre for International Draft Works 2025.

With many new full-length dance works to look out for in the new season, we preview several anticipated new creations from leading choreographers – including a number with newly commissioned scores.

For dance companies, the National Portfolio funding for 2023-26 reveals many new names, with winners for diversity and disability and losers for established companies in London.