Last night was our Season Launch and we had a fantastic evening. We hope those in attendance enjoyed the evening and got a taste of what is to come for the Autumn and Winter 2024 season at Dance City! We have a mix of performances from dance to talks and comedy and we are excited about the introduction of new art forms and events within the Dance City building.
Shows listed will have booking links for easy navigation.
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A/W Season at Dance City
BOMBAY SUPERSTARS – PHIZZICAL PRODUCTIONS
Thu 12 Sep 2024 7:00pm
Bombay Superstars is a glittering concert musical about the disco, the divas, and the drama that created Bollywood icons.
Created by Sâmir Bhamra, this colourful and delicious romantic musical about anguished love, master manipulation and the unbreakable bonds of family in the dazzling golden era of Bollywood cinema features iconic Bollywood classics hits like Bachna Ae Haseeno, Dum Maro Dum and Chura Liya, and new songs by homegrown talent Robby Khela with musical arrangements by Hinal Pattani.
In association with GemArts.
The Flock and Moving Cloud – Double Bill – Scottish Dance Theatre
Wed 25 Sep 2024 7:30pm
Fasten your seat belt and get ready to take off as the dancers embark on a fascinating journey inspired by the migration of birds in The Flock, then experience the fusion of contemporary dance and traditional Celtic music in Moving Cloud.
Dance Edits- Autumn 2024
Wed 02 Oct 2024 7:30pm
Dance Edits is an informal platform for new work presented by regional and national dance artists. Come and join for the evening where you can experience a range of different dance work and meet the artists who are making it.
There will be a chance to share your feedback and insights in a relaxed setting. Dance City’s The Seven Bridges bar will be open before and after the performances.
ARTISTS ANNOUNCED SOON! Keep an eye on our socials.
IMAGO- Pett|Claussen-Knight
Wed 09 Oct 2024 7:30pm
IMAGO, a profound exploration of human relationships, delves into the intricate choices shaping the architecture of connections. In twelve evolving chapters, two men traverse environments of interaction, conflict, denial, and acceptance, leaving the conclusion open for the audience’s interpretation.
Stories of a Watersprite- Sophie Nüzel Projects
Sat 26 Oct 2024, 2.30PM
Stories of a Watersprite is a relaxed performance for young audiences which uses dance, storytelling and puppetry to explore the world of this playful mythical figure. Introduced with embedded audio description, the performance is evocative and sensitive, inspiring audiences to use their imagination to experience the performance through all their senses, igniting a curiosity to learn about their environment and boosting their capacity to care about change. It touches on the threats to our ecosystems, the power that we hold to change things and the importance of community.
This show is a gentle and multi-sensory dance and theatre experience for young audience. A visual story is available on request.
ROMEO A JULIET- Ballet Cymru
Thu 05 Dec 2024 7:30pm
Fri 06 Dec 2024 7:30pm
Sat 07 Dec 2024 7:30pm
Critics’ Circle Award winning company, Ballet Cymru, present an extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece “Romeo a Juliet”, performed to Sergei Prokofiev’s classic score.
“Romeo a Juliet” features choreography from company Directors Darius James OBE and Amy Doughty, and costumes by Georg Meyer-Wiel (www.meyerwiel.com) who has created costumes for some of the world’s leading companies including Rambert Dance Company and Australian Dance Theatre.
Paul Riley – The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot
Sat 16 Nov 2024 7:30pm
In a career spanning over 35 years of acting, writing and performing, Paul Riley is delighted to announce his brand new stand-up show for 2024 “The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot”.
The double BAFTA award-winner will be discussing his journey through life so far, including varied themes such as; an ecumenical debate with a bishop about E.T., partying with Motörhead, and being held at gun point by armed police!
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex presents Alex Mitchell: Tics Towards Puffection
Sat 05 Apr 2025 7:30pm
Britain’s Got Talent 2024 finalist Alex Mitchell is an autistic comic with functional neurological disorder (FND). He uses self-deprecating humour – laughing at himself, his neurodivergence, disability and sexuality – to reflect on some of the most difficult subjects within his own life and wider society.
Rewind to the 80’s!
Fri 22 Nov 2024 7:30pm
Dance City launched all the way back in 1985 so grab your leg warmers and join us to go back to where it all began!
Take a trip down memory lane to iconic dance venues in Newcastle such as Julie’s, Stage Door, Tuxedo Princess and Junction.
Get into the groove to all your favourite 80s smash hits at this totally awesome party night.
All funds raised on this night will play a part in making sure Dance City continues it’s work for the next 40 years!
If you’d like a shout out on the evening, send your best 80s photos to communications@dancecity.co.uk
Don’t forget… Dress to impress!
Talks are now being hosted at Dance City, bookable through
TICKETS | Seed Talks.
There are currently 4 talks available to attend:
How Trauma Affects the Body with Dr Megan Klabunde,
The Science of Psychedelics with Dr David Luke,
How the Mind Heals the Body with Dr David Hamilton.
Tickets for all performance, events and talks are bookable through our website or at our ticket office inside the Dance City building. If you have any questions, please email info@dancecity.co.uk.
