Scottish Dance Theatre | Rotten Work & The Game of Life
Scottish Dance Theatre, Scotland’s flagship contemporary dance company, presents the UK premiere of a new programme by internationally acclaimed choreographers Emilie Leriche (US/Sweden) and Edouard Hue (Switzerland).
In Rotten Work, Leriche offers a poetic, slow-burning choreography that lingers in moments of connection, intimacy, and quiet emotional depth: “It is simple: No one is allowed to be left behind, though they may tire or weaken. If ever we arrive, we must arrive together. Not me alone, or them without me. But us, as one. That’s the work, Rotten as it is. Carry me along, though I may be a weight.”
In sharp contrast, Hue’s choreography is organic and sensation-driven, combining raw virtuosity and emotional intensity in a dynamic physical language that reveals both strength and vulnerability. Inspired by puzzle and pattern, The Game of Life explores how individuals come together into a living, evolving whole without surrendering their uniqueness. What if failing to reach the form we imagined were not a failure, but the very condition of a living society?
More Events
JV2 2026 | Triple Bill
26th September 2026 - 26th September 2026
An explosive dance ensemble of 11 young international dancers showcasing an exhilarating and energetic mix of inventive choreography and exceptional new talent. JV2 2026 will…
Company Chameleon | Obscura
3rd October 2026 - 3rd October 2026
A powerful and original double-bill from Manchester’s Company Chameleon, Obscura dances between light and darkness, exploring the shadows of self and society. Chameleon’s talent for…
NEW GROUND 2026
3rd December 2026 - 5th December 2026
Witness the next generation of dancers and dance makers. In NEW GROUND, watch three distinct new works made for and with NSCD’s undergraduate students by…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Have a Go at Half Term: Currency Club
Come join the fun at the Archive’s bureau de change! Design your own currency and set the exchange rate, help customers with their travel money…
Learn MoreNorthern Ballet’s Wuthering Heights
On the wild Yorkshire moors, love isn’t tender. It’s ravenous. Passionate and obsessive, Cathy and Heathcliff’s love is a force of nature — beautiful, brutal…
Learn MoreEffi O Blaenau (15)
Effi is a young woman desperate to escape a town where the pubs are closed, the jobs have vanished and her grandmother works night shifts…
Learn MoreWalk Like A Man
Straight from dazzling audiences in the West End’s “The Jersey Boys” at Prince Edward’s Theatre, Mark Halliday presents his latest sensation, “Walk Like A Man”…
Learn MoreSound & Vision: A Tribute To David Bowie
Get ready for an unforgettable night of David Bowie’s greatest hits and be transported to a world of pure magic. Sound & Vision, the ultimate…
Learn MoreAdam Garcia’s Emerald Storm
If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm! Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance…
Learn MoreThe Canary Bar & Kitchen
We’re Canary Bar – your laid-back local at Leeds Dock, serving up good vibes, banging drinks, and some of the best waterside views in the…
Learn MoreGrounded & Co.
We’re more than just a coffee shop. At Grounded & Co, we believe coffee is about connection, the conversations it sparks, the moments it creates,…
Learn MoreLaynes Espresso
Laynes Espresso is a haven for Leeds commuters. Positioned just a stone’s throw away from Leeds Train Station. Laynes use a range of the best…
Learn MoreOut of the Woods – Granary Wharf
We are a small independent chain of cafes in Leeds, bringing you the very best in delicious, locally sourced food and drink. We get really…
Learn MoreBlack Cat Club Leeds
Prepare to be swept into a new era of entertainment at The Black Cat Club on Park Row. Experience the complete live sports viewing experience…
Learn MoreSt George’s Conference Centre
Our convenient location in the heart of Leeds City Centre and different room sizes means we can facilitate a range of conferences and events. …
Learn MoreStitch-Up Craft School
Stitch-Up is a modern craft school with a social purpose. Learn a new skill, feel good and support others. Stitch-Up CIC is a social enterprise…
Learn MoreAlbion Place
Albion Place is a busy street in Leeds City Centre that’s home to many restaurants and shops.
Learn MoreArdsley and Tingley Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreUnder The Arches
Under The Arches is an event space created by the club brand Ruckus24, it’s on Lower Briggate.. LS1 6LY
Learn MoreThe Electric Press – The Switch Building
Home to Be At One, Catherine’s Place, Red Chilli, Revolution, Tavernaki and SAE/ICMP, the Electric Press provides drinking, dining and dancing options, a theatre, a…
Learn MoreThe Warehouse In Holbeck
It is a large warehouse space with two rehearsal rooms/performance spaces.
Learn MoreHyde Park Book Club
Hyde Park Book Club is at the heart of Leeds’ creative arts scene and has achieved its vision in becoming an events-led, pan-arts creative hub.…
Learn MoreBoom Leeds
Leeds, UK grassroots venue now based inside @canalside.leeds 👊🏼 All genres, but dedicated to promoting hardcore, metal and punk.
Learn More