Older dance events:The Nutcracker by Northern Ballet at Palace Theatre 23rd-27th NovemberNorthern Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings to life the famous Christmas story. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. moreDiversity Bringing a Toy Story to Life at Manchester Apollo 27th March and 24th AprilThe winners of Britain's Got Talent turn Toy Story into a dance extravaganza. moreMatthew Bourne's Swan Lake at The Lowry 1st 6th MarchMatthew Bourne's groundbreaking interpretation of Swan Lake returns to The Lowry. moreBonachela Dance Company at The Lowry 3rd NovemberRafael Bonachela's outstanding dance company make a rare appearance in the north west. moreMatthew Bourne's Dorian Gray at The Lowry 21st 24th OctoberThe UK’s most notorious choreographer tours his new masterpiece. moreEnglish National Ballet's Giselle at Palace Theatre, 23rd to 27th SeptemberLose yourself in the romance and mystery of English National Ballet's Giselle. moreComedy of Change at The Lowry 23rd to 25th SeptemberRambert Dance Company brings an exquisite and witty new programme to The Lowry. moreCarlos Acosta at The Lowry 9th 11th JulyThe greatest male ballet dancer of this generation returns to The Lowry as part of the second Manchester International Festival. moreSir Fred and Mr. B by Birmingham Royal Ballet at The Lowry 3rd 4th JulyBirmingham Royal Ballet concludes its seasonal double bill at The Lowry this July with classic pieces by two of ballet's most influential choreographers. moreLove and Loss by Birmingham Royal Ballet at The Lowry 1st 2nd JulyBirmingham Royal Ballet performs three pieces in the first part of a seasonal double bill at The Lowry this July. moreCompany Chameleon at The Lowry 19th - 20th JuneBe the first to see previews from The Lowry's extraordinary dance company in residence, Company Chameleon. moreNederland Dans Theater 2 at The Lowry 16th 17th JuneOne of the world's hottest young dance companies blazes a trail at The Lowry this June. moreBreakin' Convention 09 at The Lowry 30th MayThe biggest hip hop dance showcase in the UK comes to The Lowry. moreStrictly Showdance at Longfield Suite, Prestwich 2nd MayGet up close and personal with Strictly Come Dancing stars Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite. moreSylvia at The Lowry 2nd - 4th AprilBirmingham Royal Ballet concludes their Manchester visit with this richly comic tale of love across the centuries. morePomp and Circumstances at The Lowry 31st March to 1st AprilBirmingham Royal Ballet shows three incredible dances in the first of two shows at The Lowry this spring. moreRiverdance at Manchester Opera House 23rd to 28th MarchThe global dance phenomenon brings its farewell tour to Manchester after fifteen years on the road. moreRichard Alston Dance Company at The Lowry 10 MarchThe Richard Alston Dance Company is set to return to The Lowry this March with an exciting programme of dance featuring Blow Over, Movements from Petrushka and a brand new work from guest choreographer Martin Lawrance. moreBare Bones 6 at The Lowry 10th and 11th FebruaryThe Lowry hosts two nights of up close and personal dance in this stunning new show. moreDanceworks 2009 at The Lowry 1st FebruaryThe hugely successful showcase of brand new regionally created dance makes its annual appearance at The Lowry. moreStrictly Come Dancing Live at the M.E.N. Arena 21st - 24th JanuaryThe hit BBC show tour is booking now for 4 nights at the M.E.N.more Edward Scissorhands at The Lowry 18th to 22nd November 2008Matthew Bournes iconic ballet returns to The Lowry. moreFrantic Assembly's Othello At The Lowry 30th September - 1st OctoberFrantic Assembly's trademark choreography brings a new tension and power to Shakespeare's play. moreThe Rose and The Ring at The Dancehouse, 29th 30th August 2008The Company Music Theatre showcase some of the north west's best young talent in their new fairytale musical extravaganza. moreChinese Acrobatic Swan Lake 30th July - 2nd August at The LowryTickets are expected to sell out quickly for the July UK premiere of The Guandong Acrobatic Company's reimagining of one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. moreBIG DANCE 2008 AT ALBERT SQUARE - 5th - 10th JulyThis week, escape the world of overflowing intrays and email mountains with a free lunchtime dance class at Albert Square. moreBirmingham Royal Ballet at The Lowry 8th - 12th JulyBirmingham Royal Ballet present two shows, Stravinsky: The Real Deal and Gisele, at The Lowry. moreThe Kirov Ballet at The Lowry 13th - 17th MayThe Kirov Ballet from the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, one of the World’s great ballet companies, return to The Lowry. moreHavana Rakatan - sassy salsa nights at The Lowry until 10th MayThe intoxicating rhythms of Cuban dance and music will raise the roof in May. moreDancing On Ice 2008 skates into the M.E.N. Arena until 10th MayThe bladed boots of the Dancing On Ice celebrities will glide into Manchester for 4 dates. moreSwan Lake gracefully arrives at The Lowry until 5th AprilThe Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of Swan Lake is at The Lowry in April.more Matthew Bournes Nutcracker at The Lowry until 1st MarchThe acclaimed British choreographer revives his first ever large-scale ballet. moreSquare Map of Q4 at The Lowry 12th FebruaryAward- winning chorographer Rafael Bonachela teams up with double Bafta winner and five times Grammy nominee Marius de Vries in his new production Square Map of Q4. moreStomp at The Lowry, 29th January to 2nd FebruaryAfter wowing audiences around the world, the infectious feelgood show visits The Lowry. moreThe Snowman at The Lowry until 19th JanuaryCelebrating 10 spellbinding years on the stage, the live version of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved children’s classic, The Snowman, makes its northwest debut at The Lowry this January. moreThe Snow Queen at the Palace Theatre until 2nd DecemberEnglish National Ballet bring festive cheer to Manchester with Michael Corder's adaptation of The Snow Queen. moreKnots at The Lowry 22nd to 23rd NovemberCommended by critics as "completely seductive" and "the most impressively staged physical theatre around", CoisCeim is one of Ireland's leading dance theatres. Now the company is bringing their multi-award winning production Knots to The Lowry. moreThe Car Man at the Lowry until 10th NovemberMatthew Bourne's celebrated retelling of Carmen returns to The Lowry. moreThe Rambert in three new performancesSome of the world's best choreographers and Britain's flaship modern dance company have come together to create an electrifying new programme.more |


