The best dance and ballet shows in September 2024

After landing rave reviews, Akram Khan's haunting reimagining of Giselle is back at Sadler's Wells. Khan's electric choreography combines with Vincenzo Lamagna's earthier take on Adolphe Adam's wildly romantic score, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.

Acclaimed Nigeran dance outfit, QDance Company, pay homage to their home in this celebration of Nigerian dance, music, fashion and art. Exploring ancient Yoruba culture and Nigerian youth culture, the work choreographed by Qudus Onikeku will bring the essence of Lagos to London’s Southbank Centre this September. Afrobeats, jazz, soul and funk will soundtrack the lively performance. 

London City Ballet returns to its home in Sadlers Wells after 30 years off-stage under the new direction of Christopher Marney. Highlights include the revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet  Ballade, unseen in Europe for more than 50 years, and a guest appearance from internationally celebrated ballerina, Alina Cojocaru.

Celebrated hip hop company ZooNation brings its fun spin on Alice In Wonderland to the Linbury Theatre this autumn. This family-friendly production is set in an old mental hospital, where the Queen of Hearts has anger issues, Alice is confused about just how big or small her body actually is, and the Mad Hatter, suffering from mercury poisoning, never wants to stop having tea. The show includes original music from Josh Cohen and DJ Walde.