Before the Edinburgh Festival season, Alena Shmakova visits Madrid to witness José Granero’s masterpiece, Medea, brought to life by BNE.

At Edinburgh Playhouse, Lord of the Dance delivers flawless precision while navigating the artistic shadow of its creator, Michael Flatley.

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. For a company celebrating its 100th anniversary, this restless, technically dazzling triple bill is no ceremonial retrospective.

'The Table' is a groundbreaking piece of integrated theatre, which poses challenging questions and deals with issues of vulnerability and inclusion.

'Ballet Black at 25' dancers perform with remarkable physical power and expressive intensity. With clear artistic presence, they move with maturity and purpose,