When it came out in 2021, It’s a Sin floored many of us for its beautiful, heartbreaking and raw portrayal of the 1980s AIDS crisis in the UK. Now the award-winning Channel 4 drama is set to return – but not how you might expect.
Russel T Davies’ acclaimed TV show is being adapted into a major new dance work by world-class contemporary dance company Rambert. The London-based company will work alongside Davies as the executive producer, as well as the Pet Shop Boys and Glyn Fussell (co-founder of Sink the Pink and director of Mighty Hoopla). The production will be choreographed and directed by Rambert’s artistic director Benoit Swan Pouffer.
We don’t know too much about the storyline yet, other than it will be inspired by the hit Channel 4 show which starred Callum Scott Howells, Olly Alexander and Omari Douglas.
It’s a Sin will premiere at Aviva Studios in Manchester in February 2027, before touring around the UK. The show will arrive at Sadler’s Wells in London on October 5 2027, where it will undertake an 11-day run. If you want to see the production, pre-sale tickets are already on sale for the Manchester performances, with the general sale starting on 4 June. The general sale for the Sadler’s Wells performances begins on July 6.
Director Benoit Swan Pouffer said: ‘This is a story we feel compelled to tell right now, and collaborating with Russell – one of the most powerful storytellers of our time – is incredibly exciting. Together we’re exploring how dance and choreography can carry urgent, emotional narratives in a visceral way. I can’t wait to share this with audiences, and there is so much more still to come as the work evolves.’
Russell T Davies added: ‘Excitement is rising as this landmark production gets closer and closer. It’s such an honour for me to see It’s a Sin being brought to life by Benoit and the team with passion, joy and respect.’
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