VERVE, the international touring dance company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), is thrilled to announce its 2026 tour featuring a captivating triple bill of contemporary dance works. The tour promises to inspire, challenge and engage audiences through bold, inspiring choreography that redefines the boundaries of contemporary dance.
Each year, VERVE brings together visionary international choreographers to elevate and reimagine the limits of movement and storytelling. For 2026, VERVE is delighted to collaborate with three pioneering artists: Alethia Antonia, Andrea Costanzo Martini and Oona Doherty, who each bring their unique vision and artistic voice to the stage. This trio of contemporary works demonstrates the range of the dance form, inviting audiences into experiences that deeply resonate and inspire reflection.
VERVE is the postgraduate company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance and features 18 exceptionally talented dancers from nine different countries. These young artists, trained at some of the world’s most prestigious conservatoires, are on the cusp of launching their professional careers and their dynamic performances are at the heart of this diverse and boundary-pushing programme.
Artistic Director Matteo Marfoglia:“We’re incredibly excited to share this new triple bill with audiences on tour. Each choreographer offers a bold and distinctive voice, and we can’t wait to see how these works spark connection and conversation. It’s a chance for the dancers to stretch their artistry and for audiences to discover something powerful and unexpected in contemporary dance.”
The VERVE 2026 Tour will visit multiple cities across the UK and internationally. With each performance, VERVE aims not only to push the limits of physical expression but also to spark conversation and reflection on the ever-changing nature of contemporary performance.
VERVE 2026 Tour Dates – below:
Preview – 13th and 14th February – Bâtiment des Forces Motrice, Geneva
Premiere – 6th and 7th March – Riley Theatre, Leeds
11th March – JVHome, Kent
20th and 21st March – The Place, London
24th March – Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster
24th April – Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham
1st May – Theatr Richard Burton Theatre, Caerdydd | Cardiff
6th May – Leeds Playhouse
13th May – Harrogate Theatre
16th May – New Adelphi Theatre, Salford
21st May – VERVE x Equilibrio Dinamico – Riley Theatre, Leeds
25th May – Teatro Piccinni, Bari
Photography by Elly Wel Photography.
Main image: Andrea Costanzo.
