Performer: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Partly inspired by the tragic death of Ihsane Jarfi, a gay Moroccan man beaten to death in a racist and homophobic attack in 2012, Ihsane allows Cherkaoui to ponder his own heritage.

The premiere of Bal Impérial by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui challenges and interrogates to great effect in Geneva. 

Liam Francis Dance Company at The Place brings an instinctive and intelligent debut for a choreographer in-step with what it is to be a dance artist now. 

A maximalist production of Pelléas et Mélisande at Geneva's Grand Théâtre shines, but tries a little too hard. 

At Sadler's Wells East, a profound, moving and extraordinary account of former ballet dancer Marc Brew’s life-changing car accident.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Vlaemsch (chez moi) is an extraordinary piece of dance theatre proving the value of multiculturalism where difference can be absorbed within the search for artistic expression.

The Belgian-Moroccan choreographer talks about exploring his multi-faceted identity through dance – and how choreographing Johann Strauss II gave him insights into war and politics...

The Flemish choreographer, who describes himself as a "travelling director", talks about his appointment as head of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and details his future projects.

The artistic director of the Royal Ballet of Flanders talks about the travails and inspirations of lockdown and the need to continually ask questions about culture.