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Russell T Davies’s hit TV series It’s a Sin to be adapted as ‘visceral’ dance show

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Wiegand Stage editorMarch 19, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Russell T Davies’s hit TV series It’s a Sin to be adapted as ‘visceral’ dance show
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Russell T Davies' award-winning TV series *It's a Sin*, which portrays friendship during the 1980s AIDS crisis, is being adapted into a dance show by Rambert, the company behind the *Peaky Blinders* dance production. Davies and Pet Shop Boys, whose song inspired the title, are executive producers. Benoit Swan Pouffer, Rambert’s artistic director, will choreograph and direct, with music by Roman GianArthur and set/video design by Luke Halls Studio. The production, co-produced by Factory International, will premiere at Aviva Studios in Manchester, with tour dates to follow. Davies, who initially resisted stage adaptations, expressed excitement about Rambert's new interpretation of his work.

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It’s a Sin was such a special show for me, and it’s one of the greatest honours of my life to have the show transformed by Rambert.

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The show will open at Aviva Studios in Manchester.

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Pet Shop Boys are also serving as executive producers on the show.

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Russell T Davies is executive producer on the new dance adaptation.

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It’s a Sin is being adapted for the stage as a dance show by Rambert.

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Janelle Monáe 30% Manchester 30% Aviva Studios 30% Luke Halls Studio 40% Roman GianArthur 40% Factory International 40% Benoit Swan Pouffer ×260% Pet Shop Boys 60% It's a Sin ×670% Rambert ×480% Russell T Davies ×590%

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