What is Sadler's Wells?

Sadler's Wells is a London-based dance organisation that makes and shares dance in all its forms. It describes itself as one of the world's leading dance organisations, and its stated mission is to make and share dance that inspires, with the belief that dance can move the world. It operates as a venue and producer across four theatres — Sadler's Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells East and Peacock Theatre — and also presents dance through digital channels and studios.

What Sadler's Wells does

The organisation works on two connected fronts:

• Live performance. It programmes dance across its four theatres, from ballet and contemporary work to tap and family shows. The homepage's "Upcoming Events" section lists productions at each venue, each with dates and a "Get Tickets" link.
• Digital and studio work. Its own description refers to "channels and studios" alongside the theatres, and the site features digital film presentations — for example, Dance Digital presents DuEls, a dance film by Damien Jalet and Erna Ómarsdóttir.

It also commissions and co-produces new work. The site highlights SUBJECT TO CHANGE, described as a landmark new dance production by choreographer Marcos Morau inspired by David Bowie's reinvention.

The four theatres

The spread of these listings shows the range the organisation covers: classical ballet, tap, contemporary dance, dance film and seasonal family shows, across small studio spaces and large main houses.

Access, participation and support

Beyond performances, the site sets out three further strands:

• Accessibility. "Everyone should have access to dance" is the stated principle, with a dedicated page explaining how the venues and experiences are made accessible to more people.
• The Dance Floor. A programme of free activities and events in the light-filled foyer, aimed at people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Join & Support. A membership and donation route through which supporters contribute to the future of dance.

When this matters to you

This overview is useful if you are deciding whether Sadler's Wells is relevant to a particular visit or interest:

• If you want to see dance in London, the four venues give you options by scale and style — check the individual event listings for dates and booking.
• If you are looking for free or participatory activity, The Dance Floor is the relevant programme to look into.
• If access requirements affect your plans, review the accessibility information before booking.
• If you want to support the organisation, the Join & Support section explains how.

Current prices, ticket availability and any booking conditions are not stated in the source material, so confirm these on the relevant event page before making plans.