Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back throughhis life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill.
Tchaikovsky’s sensational score combines with the evocative imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane to heighten the dramatic pathos of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s quintessential ballet classic. Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon.
Jack Thorne’s The Motive and the Cue is a fierce, funny play which offers a glimpse into the politics of a rehearsal room and the relationship between art and celebrity.
For all the beauty and romance of the music, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly remains a deeply moving – and troubling – story, fatally bound up with the destructive forces of imperialism. Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s poignant, painterly production stars Asmik Grigorian as Cio-Cio-San with Joshua Guerrero as Pinkerton.
Kenneth MacMillan’s passionate ballet tells the story of Manon, who is torn between her desire for a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux.
Comedic and tragic, Chekhov’s examination of our shared humanity – our hopes, dreams, regrets – is thrust into sharp focus in Vanya.
This production explores the kaleidoscope of human emotions, harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche.
Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s gripping examination of nation and game in this spectacular new play.
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
A sharp, funny script by one of Britain’s best playwrights. And an incredible vivid staging that allows the actors to really show off their skills. Thrillingly revived by Stephen Daldry in a knockout production.
When a precious hoard of gold is stolen from the river Rhine, it unleashes a chain of destructive events, pitting gods and mortals against one another for generations.The opera embarks on a spectacular journey into the world of myth, dream and memory.