1 BALLET FOR THE PEOPLE
William Trevitt and Michael Nunn celebrate the reopening of the Festival Hall with a ballet gala. Guests include the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Rambert. Festival Hall, SE1 (www.southbankcentre.co.uk 0871 6632500), Sat, Sun
2 THE CAR MAN
Matthew Bourne takes Carmen, transports it to a garage in 1960s America, and throws in The Postman Always Rings Twice for inspiration. Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, EC1 (www.sadlerswells.com 0844 4124300), until Aug 5
3 HENLEY FESTIVAL
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A fusion of hip-hop and aerial dance-theatre, Vicki Amadume and Jonzi D’s Loved Upexplores the meaning of love, from romance to passion. Henley Festival Enclosure, Henley Bridge, Henley-on-Thames (www.henley-festival.co.uk 01491 843404), Sat
4 SUMMER ROH2 COLLECTION
Showcasing new choreographic talents developed from working with the choreographer Kim Brandstrup. Clore Studio, Royal Opera House, Bow Street, WC2 (www.royalopera.org 020-7304 4000), Sat
5 DULCE ET DECORUM
New piece, created by Sally Marie, about four lost Samaritans who want to escape their dull lives and eat a lot of ice-cream. The Place, Duke’s Road, WC1 (www.theplace.org.uk 020-7387 0031), Tues I
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