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Georgina Butler

Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet

19 February 2026 by Georgina Butler Leave a Comment

Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko in Nutcracker Duet credit Jack Devant

Georgina Butler sees London's Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – an outstanding international cast of elite dancers from top-tier companies with a UK premiere and two world premieres. TitleBallet Icons Gala … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet

Review: English National Ballet’s Nutcracker – wondrous and truly transporting

16 December 2025 by Georgina Butler 1 Comment

English National Ballet dancers in Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smith’s Nutcracker (c) Photography by ASH (5)

Georgina Butler enjoys a sprinkling of Nutcracker magic with English National Ballet – engaging and entertaining... a luscious visual feast. TitleNutcrackerCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s Nutcracker – wondrous and truly transporting

Review: La Fille mal gardée – opening night with The Royal Ballet in “the sunniest, funniest, twirliest romcom around”

20 October 2025 by Georgina Butler Leave a Comment

Vadim Muntagirov as Colas and Marianela Nuñez as Lise in La Fille mal gardée, The Royal Ballet (c) 2025 Alice Pennefather

Georgina Butler sees La Fille mal gardée with Marianela Nuñez (youthful lyricism) and Vadim Muntagirov (bravura dancing) who together are radiant. TitleLa Fille mal gardéeCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: La Fille mal gardée – opening night with The Royal Ballet in “the sunniest, funniest, twirliest romcom around”

Review: The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance – the stars of tomorrow step into the spotlight today

15 July 2025 by Georgina Butler Leave a Comment

1st Year Upper School students in Sweet Morning Blooms by Jessica Lang (4) (c) 2025 The Royal Ballet School. Photography by ASH

Georgina Butler sees The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2025 celebrating tradition, innovation and passion with beloved classical works and bold new pieces, danced by remarkable … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance – the stars of tomorrow step into the spotlight today

Review: London Children’s Ballet in Ella’s Big Chance, A Jazz-Age Cinderella

6 July 2025 by Georgina Butler Leave a Comment

London Children's Ballet - Ella’s Big Chance - photos by ASH - 03

Georgina Butler sees Ella’s Big Chance – A Jazz-Age Cinderella, choreographed by The Royal Ballet's Kristen McNally… there's magic in the air. TitleElla’s Big Chance – A Jazz-Age … [Read more...] about Review: London Children’s Ballet in Ella’s Big Chance, A Jazz-Age Cinderella

Review: in a whirlwind of whimsy, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland returns to The Royal Ballet

17 June 2025 by Georgina Butler Leave a Comment

William Bracewell (Knave of Hearts), Anna Rose O'Sullivan (Alice) in Alice in Wonderland 2025 RBO. Ph Andrej Uspenski (2)

Georgina Butler sees The Royal Ballet in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland brought to brilliantly bonkers life with beautiful dancing and bold designs. TitleAlice’s Adventures in … [Read more...] about Review: in a whirlwind of whimsy, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland returns to The Royal Ballet

Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2025 – an outstanding international cast of star dancers

11 March 2025 by Georgina Butler Leave a Comment

Marianela Núñez and William Bracewell in The Sleeping Beauty, photo by Jack Devant3

Georgina Butler sees London's Ballet Icons Gala 2025 – an exceptional evening of ballet with a programme of sixteen works, including four UK premieres and a world premiere. TitleBallet Icons Gala … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2025 – an outstanding international cast of star dancers

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Gramilano newsletter 2019

INTERVIEWS

Coppélia with Vadim Muntagirov and Marianela Nunez, photo by Bill Cooper ROH

Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Ballet Master, Christopher Carr, on mounting Coppélia, the company’s dancers and technique

Carmen Giannattasio In The War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, Photo By Cory Weaver

Interview: Carmen Giannattasio on her first Tosca, Lady Gaga, and homicide

17th WBF Programme B - 12 Le Parc - Ferri & Bolle, photo Kiyonori Hasegawa

Interview: Roberto Bolle on turning 50 – I want to bring all those years to the stage

Bryn Terfel in Grange Park Opera's Fiddler on the Roof

Bryn Terfel and his first UK opera appearance after lockdown

Rihab Chaieb photographed by Gerard Collett - 7

Interview with mezzo soprano Rihab Chaieb – from goths to Mozart, Tunisia to Glyndebourne – a life of contrast

Boléro with Roberto Bolle photo by Brescia e Amisano Teatro alla Scala, 2019 (9)

[Interview] Roberto Bolle: I’m very focused on what I do… that’s a difficult pact for anyone

2015 Giovanna d'Arco, photo Brescia e Amisano © Teatro alla Scala crop

[Interview] Tenor Francesco Meli – 20 years of “not taking anything for granted”

Mikhail Baryshnikov in Not Once crop

[Interview] Baryshnikov on the Venice Biennale, death and laying himself bare

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GRAMILANO

Graham Spicer, aka 'Gramilano', is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman's Weekly to Gay Times, and he wrote the Danza in Italia column for Dancing Times magazine. Graham was the historical advisor on Codice Carla, the 2023 documentary on Carla Fracci.

Graham also works as a dance photographer, and his photos have appeared in books, theatre programmes, and magazines, including Dancing Times, Dance Spirit and Ballet2000, as well as all the major Italian newspapers.

He is a member of the Dance Section of The Critics’ Circle.

Since 2022, Gramilano has been pleased to welcome guest authors: Paul Arrowsmith, Donatella Bertozzi, Georgina Butler, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Jonathan Gray, Marina Harss, Ann Haskins, Lily Hyde, Marta Mele, Matthew Paluch, Jann Parry, Lucía Piquero, Graham Watts, Deborah Weiss, and Lydia Wharf.

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