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October to November 2025

 

Diversity opens new studio in Birmingham.

Diversity, known as the UK’s most successful dance group, will open the doors to a new dance studio in Birmingham city centre.

Expanding beyond their original base in Essex, this new location aims to connect with local dance communities and support the next generation of talent.

It is set to offer word-class facilities with a space open to everyone.

Diversity’s Ashley Banjo said: “What I love about Diversity is that we’ve never held an audition. It’s always been about the community and everyone who comes to learn and train with us.

The new bespoke venue is based on Icknield Street in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, which will mark Diversity studio’s second location. They also have a studio in Southend, Essex.

There will be in-person dance classes from beginners aged four up to adult professionals.

A range of styles will be taught including street dance, commercial and contemporary, with weekly lessons taught by core Diversity members themselves.

Students in the Diversity community are also offered creative performance opportunities through yearly productions, and early access to special masterclasses.

Peaky Blinders Dance Show to Tour China in 2026.

   

The hit dance show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is heading to China in spring 2026, as world-famous dance company Rambert celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Produced by ROYO and its international arm RTS Entertainment, the show will mark Rambert’s return to China – and the latest in a string of British stage hits to reach Asian audiences, following Life of Pi and Murder on the Orient Express.
Peaky Blinders, but make it dance

Inspired by the smash hit TV series, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a spectacular dramatisation told through breath-taking dance, written by the show’s creator Steven Knight and choreographed and directed by Benoit Swan Pouffer,.

Accompanied by a live on-stage band performing specially commissioned music by Roman GianArthur, the production also features iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

This high-energy dance/theatre event digs deeper into the story of Thomas Shelby and the Peaky Blinders crew, taking you into the criminal underbelly of British society as Tommy, Arthur, Polly and the rest of the Shelby family gang are brought vividly to life on stage.

Rambert CEO Helen Shute said touring internationally is “part of Rambert’s DNA,” adding that the company is “honoured to return in our centenary year and meet audiences in China again.”

ROYO Group CEO Tom De Keyser, currently in Shanghai for Murder on the Orient Express, said the company is committed to expanding in Asia.

Amber Davies to Lead UK & Ireland Tour of Legally Blonde The Musical as Elle Woods.

Amber Davies is set to dazzle audiences across the UK and Ireland as she takes on the iconic role of Elle Woods in the upcoming 2026 tour of Legally Blonde The Musical. The production, co-produced by ROYO and Curve, will launch on 7 February 2026 at Leicester’s Curve Theatre and run until 7 January 2027, visiting major cities including Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Dublin.

Best known for winning Love Island in 2017, Davies has since carved out a successful career in musical theatre. Her stage credits include Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman, Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby, and Lorraine Baines in Back to the Future The Musical. Her casting as Elle Woods marks another milestone in her transition from reality TV star to respected West End performer.
Legally Blonde The Musical, based on the beloved 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods’ journey from fashion-obsessed sorority queen to Harvard Law School standout. The show is celebrated for its empowering message, catchy songs, and high-energy choreography.

Davies expressed her excitement about the role, calling Elle Woods “a dream character” and promising to bring “heart, humour, and plenty of pink” to the stage. The tour’s creative team has hinted at a fresh, vibrant take on the production, with updated choreography and bold visuals designed to captivate a new generation of theatre-goers.

Tickets for the tour are expected to go on sale soon, with early demand already high. Fans of the musical and Davies alike can look forward to a feel-good theatrical experience that blends comedy, confidence, and charm.
For more information and tour dates, visit legallyblondeshow.com

General News & Sighting

• International actors, dancers, choreographers and writers are being protected from a crackdown in UK working visas after being identified by Labour as occupations suffering from “critical skills shortages”. (The Stage 10/10/25)
• Longtime Strictly hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced their departure from the show after the end of the current series.
• Ashley Wallen and Jenny Griffin have been nominated for the World Choreography Award for their work on “Better Man”.
• Rachel Zegler led the winners at the Stage Debut Awards 2025, claiming the prize for Best West End Debut Performer for her role in “Evita”.
• Choreographer Oona Doherty has become the second associate artist at Sadler’s Wells in less than 2 weeks to step down over the venue’s tie with Barclays.
• Amy Dowden and Carlos announced their “Reborn” tour for 2026.
• Nikita from Strictly announced that his new show “Supernova”, in conjunction with Burn The Floor, will tour the UK in June and July 2026. It will have choreography by Jason Gilkinson.
• The Super Weekender dance convention will take place at the Birmingham NEC on the 15th & 16th of November.
• Adam Garcia will star in the New York performances of “Quadrophenia” in November.
• Amber Davies will star in the new tour of “Legally Blonde” which will open in Leicester in 2026.
• “Britain’s Got Talent” winners Diversity plan to open a new dance studio in Birmingham.
• A new production of “Cats”, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, will play at the Open Air Theatre from the 25th of July until the 12th of September 2026. It will then embark on a UK tour.
• Todrick Hall’s new musical “Midnight” has revealed its cast. The dance captain is Jenni Thomasson and the assistant dance captains are India Thornton and Kamilla Fernandes. The show will play at Sadler’s Wells from the 11th to the 15th of November.
• “Sylvia” is to return for a new tour and a short run at the Royal Albert Hall from the 13th to the 15th of November 2026. It will star Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose and have choreography by Kate Prince.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” has revealed the lead casting for its upcoming UK tour. It will star Emily Lane, Vivian Parika, Sophie Pourret and Georgie Buckland and have choreography by Casey Nicholau. The tour will open in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026.
• “The Karate Kid – The Musical” will have its UK premiere at Wimbledon on the 28th of April 2026. The show has choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid.
• Jodie Steele is joining “Heathers The Musical” in New York.

Future Dance Events News

• A new production of “Fame” will run from the 28th of July until the 15th of August 2026 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will have choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• “Dirty Dancing” will be touring the UK from the summer of 2026. The show will have choreography by Austin Wilkes and open in Milton Keynes on the 27th of August 2026.
• A new revival of “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has been confirmed for next year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• “Heathers The Musical” will tour the UK in the summer of 2026. It will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• The cast has been revealed for the revival of “Singin’ in the Rain”, at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester. It will star Louis Gaunt, Laura Baldwin and Danny Collins and have choreography by Alistair David. The show will run from the 29th of November until the 18th of January 2026.
• “Barnum” will be touring the UK from February 2026. The show has choreography by Oti Mabuse and Matt Nicholson and will star Lee Mead.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• The National Theatre’s “Ballet Shoes” will return over Christmas. The choreography is by Ellen Kane.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• “Young Frankenstein” will receive its regional premiere at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 10th of October until the 30th of November. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston

Auditions & Vacancies

• Nathan Clarke is looking for an acrobatic salsa couple for a contract in February 2026. You can contact Nathan via his Instagram.
• JJ Dance Studios in Beckenham is looking for dance teachers. Contact: info@jjdancestudios.co.uk
• The LBC Gainsbury Award is a £10,000 choreographic award from the London Ballet Circle Charity to support classical ballet initiatives in the UK. The deadline for applications is the 30th of November. For more information visit: http://www.tlbc.org.uk
• Katie Ross is looking for dance teachers for her dance school in Luton. Email: katierossdance@outlook.com
• Stagecoach Performing Arts is looking for an experienced dance teacher for Saturdays. Email: richmond@stagecoach.co.uk
• The FiSteps Dance Company is looking for a performing arts teacher in Crawley for Tuesdays. For more details you can email: fiona@fisteps.com

Dance Classes

• Christopher Marney of the London City Ballet will lead a one-day workshop designed for pro dancers and current dance students who want to expand their experience of learning neo-classical choreography. See the LCB website for more details.
• Olivia Lock has an int/adv Theatre Jazz class at the Manor in London on the 9th of November at 3.30 pm. You can book via the website.
• London City Ballet has open Ballet classes on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm from the 25th of November until the 19th of December.
• Josie Lee has an Intensive Training Day at the Base dance studios in London on the 31st of October from 12.00 – 5.00 pm.
• Lauren Gore has a commercial Tap class at Pineapple on Fridays from 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• Kira Malou, star of “Dirty Dancing” in the West End, has an adult ballet class at St Marks School in Southampton on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.15 pm. You can direct message Kira on her Instagram account to book.
• Laura Jane Fenney has a Jazz class at Pineapple every Saturday at 6.00 pm.
• Cora Jay has new dance classes at Dance City in Newcastle on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact Cora on her Instagram account.
• Wallis Pipe has a Heels class at Pineapple on Mondays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Natalie Twist has a Sexy R n B class at Pineapple every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
• David Anderson is teaching at the Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is doing regular classes at the Manor in London at 11.00 am on Wednesdays and at the Base Studios on Sundays at 11.30 am.
• Amy Ireland has a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays from 10.00 am – 12.00pm.
• Christina Andrea has Commercial classes at Pineapple on Tuesdays from 5.00 – 6.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Christina also has a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.

Film & TV

• “Wicked – For Good” has unveiled its final trailer.
• We spotted Emma Leigh Rose in the new Raye video for her single “Where The Hell Is My Husband”.
• We spotted Danielle Barker performing with Antigone at the O2.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Dua Lipa in America: Alexandre Novelli, Ben Hukin, Ed Munro, Joy Duckrell, James Mulford, Remi Black, Robyn Rae Laud & Li Li Hodge. The dance captain was Sammi Lee Jayne and the choreography was by Charm La’Donna & Sharon June.

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