MJ The Musical gathers one of the most iconic collections of pop music ever written into a single show that is as close to the excitement of being at a Michael Jackson gig as you can get in 2025, yet ultimately shies away from addressing the elephant in the room or exploring any hitherto-unknown details of his complicated and sometimes problematic life.
The Rite of Spring – Pina Bausch Foundation – Sadler’s Wells
This modern dance double bill beautifully contrasts a tender duet between two dancers reaching the end of their long careers with a compelling, primal and sometimes emotionally raw performance of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, choregraphed by the pioneering Pina Bausch, which has lost none of its impact or relevance since its inaugural performance in 1975.