Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Mary Queen of Scots, a new and intriguing work from Scottish Ballet. TitleMary Queen of ScotsCompanyScottish BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate5 March … [Read more...] about Review: Scottish Ballet’s Mary Queen of Scots – celebrating Scots and Ballet
Review: Lauren Cuthbertson in Woolf Works – A Sublime Return
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the exquisite Lauren Cuthbertson's return to the stage in Wayne McGregor's Woolf Works with The Royal Ballet. TitleWoolf WorksCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueRoyal Ballet and … [Read more...] about Review: Lauren Cuthbertson in Woolf Works – A Sublime Return
Review: ZooNation’s Ebony Scrooge – Something to Shout About!
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees ZooNation's adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, "Ebony Scrooge" – a winning production with a stellar group of dancers. TitleEbony … [Read more...] about Review: ZooNation’s Ebony Scrooge – Something to Shout About!
Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell – the masterful storyteller returns
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees New Adventures in The Midnight Bell with Matthew Bourne exploring different kinds of love through “intricately beautiful choreography”. TitleThe Midnight BellCompanyNew … [Read more...] about Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell – the masterful storyteller returns
Review: Ballet to Broadway – it’s all-Wheeldon at The Royal Ballet
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Ballet to Broadway, The Royal Ballet's programme of four Christopher Wheeldon works. TitleBallet to Broadway: Wheeldon WorksCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet to Broadway – it’s all-Wheeldon at The Royal Ballet
William Forsythe’s Ballets: Writing/Watching in a Contemporary Fashion
After seeing English National Ballet’s The Forsythe Programme, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel reflects on William Forsythe’s career… so far. Author’s note: In ‘writing’ about Forsythe, I have been … [Read more...] about William Forsythe’s Ballets: Writing/Watching in a Contemporary Fashion
Review: Olga Smirnova is Lady Macbeth in Helen Pickett’s new ballet in Amsterdam
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the Dutch National Ballet in the world premiere of Helen Pickett’s new ballet with Lady Macbeth “telling her side of the story”. TitleLady MacbethCompanyDutch National … [Read more...] about Review: Olga Smirnova is Lady Macbeth in Helen Pickett’s new ballet in Amsterdam
Review: Robyn Orlin’s ‘We wear our wheels’ – eloquently paced, irreverent, and poignant
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Robyn Orlin’s "colourful, engaging, thought-provoking" ‘We wear our wheels’ in London, remembering the Rickshaws of KwaZulu-Natal. TitleWe wear our wheels with pride and … [Read more...] about Review: Robyn Orlin’s ‘We wear our wheels’ – eloquently paced, irreverent, and poignant
Review: Scottish Ballet’s Twice-Born “delivered some truly beautiful moments”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Scottish Ballet’s Twice-Born, which has great potential with the ensemble's powerful presence. TitleCayetano Soto - Schachmatt Dickson Mbi - Twice-BornCompanyScottish … [Read more...] about Review: Scottish Ballet’s Twice-Born “delivered some truly beautiful moments”
Review: The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – A Magical Evening
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The Royal Ballet's Cinderella in London – If there is one thing you do this Christmastime, catch a performance of this version of Cinderella (also in cinemas … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – A Magical Evening
Review: Ballet Black’s Heroes at the Royal Opera House – “a joyous event ”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Ballet Black's Heroes at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House – I can’t rave about this double bill, but this was a joyous event, nonetheless. TitleHeroes – If At First … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Black’s Heroes at the Royal Opera House – “a joyous event ”
Review: Mixed ‘Encounters’ – contemporary ballet remains alive at the Opera House
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The Royal Ballet's 'Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets' – "Tanowitz masters the art of creating ballets that keep their audiences engaged." TitleEncounters: Four … [Read more...] about Review: Mixed ‘Encounters’ – contemporary ballet remains alive at the Opera House
Review: The National Ballet of Canada in London – Pite/Kudelka/Portner
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The National Ballet of Canada in Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/Portner TitleFrontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/PortnerCompanyThe … [Read more...] about Review: The National Ballet of Canada in London – Pite/Kudelka/Portner
Review: Zoonation’s The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at The Royal Opera House – Deliciously Mad
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Zoonation’s The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at The Royal Opera House – “If this is the future of theatre entertainment, then this deliciously mad production is just what … [Read more...] about Review: Zoonation’s The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at The Royal Opera House – Deliciously Mad
[Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the New York City Ballet in London in a mixed bill: Rotunda, Duo Concertant, Gustave le Gray No.1, and Love Letter (on shuffle) TitleMixed BillCompanyNew York City … [Read more...] about [Review] New York City Ballet in London – “A Stellar Return”
[Review] Empower in Motion: A Ballet Inclusive – “A joyous celebration of all people dancing”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Empower in Motion: A Ballet Inclusive, celebrating the charity Children Today TitleEmpower in Motion: A Ballet InclusiveCompanyVariousVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate7 … [Read more...] about [Review] Empower in Motion: A Ballet Inclusive – “A joyous celebration of all people dancing”
[Review] The Royal Ballet in Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project – “a masterpiece”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The Royal Ballet's first restaging of Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project TitleThe Dante ProjectCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate25 November … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet in Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project – “a masterpiece”
[Review] Ballet Black’s ‘Nina Simone: By Whatever Means’ – Playing the Right Notes
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Ballet Black’s ‘Nina: By Whatever Means’ TitleNina: By Whatever MeansCompanyBallet BlackVenueLinbury Theatre, The Royal Opera House, LondonDate17 November … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Black’s ‘Nina Simone: By Whatever Means’ – Playing the Right Notes
[Review] Black Sabbath Ballet… it’s a Birmingham thing
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Birmingham Royal Ballet's crowd-pleasing Black Sabbath Ballet TitleBlack Sabbath BalletCompanyBirmingham Royal BalletVenueSadler’s Wells, LondonDate18 October … [Read more...] about [Review] Black Sabbath Ballet… it’s a Birmingham thing
A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet
As New York City Ballet’s principal dancer Russell Janzen prepares for his final revérénce on the stage of the David H. Koch Theater, I caught up with him to review his career with the company. We … [Read more...] about A final bow for Russell Janzen: From Danseur Noble to creating Contemporary Ballet