The best dance and ballet shows in London this month

If you haven’t heard of Bullyache yet, get these two on your radar. The choreographic duo were the breakout stars of the Biennale Danza 2025, and now they are bringing their searing work inspired by the 2008 financial crash to Sadler’s Wells East. 

A Good Man is Hard to Find draws on the supposedly secret Cremation of Care Ceremony, an annual ritual invented by San Francisco private members club Bohemian Grove (which has included members like Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon), designed to purge members of the global elite from their guilt. Dark and twisted, the piece featuring five dancers explores masculinity, humiliation and heirarchies. 

Where is it? Sadler’s Wells East

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A triple bill from the Royal Ballet’s ambitious resident choreographer, Wayne McGregor, including a world premiere of a new piece from the choreographer who is known for his technically astounding but emotionally stark works. Royal Ballet dancers will perform the minimal Untitled, 2023, created in collaboration with artist Carmen Herrera. Yugen (2018) is McGregor’s lyrical response to Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Chichester Psalms’. New work, Quantum Souls, is an explorative piece performed with live percussion on stage (drums, gong, marimba and more). 

Where is it? Royal Opera House

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It’s been 25 years since BalletBoyz premiered their critically aclaimed debut Pointless. Since then, the decorated choreographers have gone on to work with Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, composer Max Richter and legendary choreographer Akram Khan.   

To celebrate the past quarter-century, the mesmeric and boundary-pushing company is bringing back some of its greatest hits. Founders Michael Nunn and William Trevitt will return to perform an excerpt of Russell Maliphant’s seminal work Critical Mass*, which was the stimulus for their first Roundhouse performance in 2001. But it’s not just old work – the mixed bill, which will incorporate live dance and film excerpts from the company’s repertoire, will also include a world-premiere of a brand-new commission by Seirian Griffiths. 

Where is it? Sadler’s Wells

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It’s that time of year again, as the dance festival founded by hip hop pioneer Jonzi D returns to the capital for a freeform celebration of breaking, krumping, waacking and more. Every year, the lively event attracts a diverse and young crowd. Highlights on this year’s global lineup of dancers and crews includes the USA’s Rock Force Crew, winners of the UK B-Boy Championship 2025; ILL-Abilities, a trailblazing differently abled b-boy collective; and social media sensation Let It Happen. 

Where is it? Sadler’s Wells

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Frederick Ashton's wonderfully silly production returns to the Royal Opera House. This gem of a comic ballet is packed with fiendish footwork, a winning love story, and of course, dancing chickens. Prepare to leave grinning ear to ear after experiencing one of the Royal Ballet’s all-time most popular ballets. 

Where is it? Royal Opera House

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Kenneth MacMillan’s psychological thriller inspired by the real life murder-suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf and his mistress Mary Vetsera returns to the Royal Opera House. Sounds scandalous? That’s because it is. This morbid ballet explores Rudolf’s obsession with death, and the events that led up to the infamous demise of Rudolf and Mary, set to a melodramatic score by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. 

Where is it? Royal Opera House

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