Graham Spicer sees the Milanese edition of Daniele Cipriani’s Les Étoiles gala and enjoyed its varied offerings, with Natalia Osipova and Aurélie Dupont stepping in at the last minute. TitleLes … [Read more...] about Review: Les Étoiles in Milan – staging galas is not for the faint-hearted
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Royal Opera House’s new curtains unveiled to King Charles III
Last night, the Royal Ballet and Opera unveiled its new Main Stage curtains at the Spring Gala. Attended by His Majesty King Charles III, the occasion not only marked a milestone in the … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House’s new curtains unveiled to King Charles III
Review: BalletBoyz’s 25th anniversary show, Still Pointless – lacking evolution
Lily Hyde sees BalleyBoyz’s 'Still Pointless' programme, admiring the company’s ten accomplished dancers, but finds some works… pointless? TitleStill PointlessCompanyBalletBoyzVenueSadler’s Wells, … [Read more...] about Review: BalletBoyz’s 25th anniversary show, Still Pointless – lacking evolution
Review: Tulsa Ballet conquers London with a balletic richness made in America
Graham Watts sees Tulsa Ballet’s ‘Made in America’ triple bill at Royal Ballet and Opera – a young, dynamic ensemble, with an overarching sense of theatre. TitleMade in America: Classical Symphony | … [Read more...] about Review: Tulsa Ballet conquers London with a balletic richness made in America
Review: National Ballet of Brno’s new production of Giselle with Ksenia Ovsyanick and Alejandro Virelles
Graham Watts sees Rodolfo Castellanos’ Giselle with the National Ballet of Brno – a production that stands among the very best. TitleGiselleCompanyNational Ballet of BrnoVenueMahen Theatre, Brno, … [Read more...] about Review: National Ballet of Brno’s new production of Giselle with Ksenia Ovsyanick and Alejandro Virelles
Milan celebrates 80th Anniversary of La Scala’s reopening after devastating World War II bombing
In August 1943, Milan was bombed by Allied planes. On the night between 15 and 16 August the city centre and the Teatro alla Scala were seriously damaged. A photographic exhibition, La Scala Reborn … [Read more...] about Milan celebrates 80th Anniversary of La Scala’s reopening after devastating World War II bombing
Review: YOU & US with Cathy Waller Company – human, nuanced, heart-warming
Lucía Piquero appreciates the humanity in Cathy Waller Company's YOU & US, inviting us to have the courage to be seen more openly and more honestly. TitleYOU & USCompanyCathy Waller … [Read more...] about Review: YOU & US with Cathy Waller Company – human, nuanced, heart-warming
Interview: Luca Silvestrini brought his Community Dance Practice to Italy’s Proscaenium
Choreographer Luca Silvestrini – Artistic Director of Protein Dance – left Italy in 1995 for London to complete his dance training at the Laban Centre (now Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and … [Read more...] about Interview: Luca Silvestrini brought his Community Dance Practice to Italy’s Proscaenium
Review: The Trocks in London with Olga Supphozova taking her final bows
Jonathan Gray has been admiring Robert Carter’s dancing for over 30 years, now on his last tour with The Trocks, who were “a delight from start to finish”. TitleMixed Bill: Le Lac des cygnes (Swan … [Read more...] about Review: The Trocks in London with Olga Supphozova taking her final bows
Royal Ballet and Opera unveils new stage curtains during special Gala performance
On Thursday 14 May, following almost three decades of service and tens of thousands of performances, the Royal Ballet and Opera will unveils its new stage curtains as part of a Gala … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet and Opera unveils new stage curtains during special Gala performance
Review: McGregor / Maillot / Naharin, an eclectic triple bill at La Scala
Graham Spicer sees La Scala’s thrilling contemporary programme: Wayne McGregor’s Chroma, Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Dov'è la luna and Ohad Naharin's Minus 16. TitleMcGregor / Maillot / … [Read more...] about Review: McGregor / Maillot / Naharin, an eclectic triple bill at La Scala
Review: Thick & Tight in Papillons – performers and friends; a brilliantly creative space to reside in
Matthew Paluch sees Thick & Tight, the Manchester Collective, and CHAINES in Papillons – work that speaks but doesn't shout. TitlePapillonsCompanyThick & Tight | Manchester Collective | … [Read more...] about Review: Thick & Tight in Papillons – performers and friends; a brilliantly creative space to reside in
Review: Louise Lecavalier in Danses Vagabondes – death by a thousand cuts
Lydia Wharf sees the latest from Louise Lecavalier – She’s an icon. She owes you nothing. Yet somehow she gives you everything, in her own inimitable style. TitleDanses VagabondesCompanyLouise … [Read more...] about Review: Louise Lecavalier in Danses Vagabondes – death by a thousand cuts
Interview: The Royal Ballet’s William Bracewell on his journey to Mayerling
Lily Hyde talks to William Bracewell on preparing to play Prince Rudolf in The Royal Ballet's Mayerling, his acting process, and an unlikely source of inspiration. William Bracewell’s journey to … [Read more...] about Interview: The Royal Ballet’s William Bracewell on his journey to Mayerling
(A few) International Dance Day events – 29 April 2026
Today (some of) the world celebrates International Dance Day – Wednesday 29 April 2026 – and many initiatives have arrived in gramilano’s inbox over the last few days. Here is a selection. Siamo … [Read more...] about (A few) International Dance Day events – 29 April 2026
Review: Shobana Jeyasingh Dance in We Caliban, an ‘inventive, sideways look’ at The Tempest
Graham Watts sees Shobana Jeyasingh's We Caliban – I would rather see fresh ideas than this continuing trope of reinventing Shakespeare. TitleWe CalibanCompanyShobana Jeyasingh DanceVenueSadler’s … [Read more...] about Review: Shobana Jeyasingh Dance in We Caliban, an ‘inventive, sideways look’ at The Tempest
Review: Norwegian National Ballet in Tungrodd / Rahčamuš / Raataminen – preserving identity
Graham Watts sees Tungrodd, a "softly expressive and powerfully expansive" semi-autobiographical work by Sámi choreographer Simone Grøtte from Northern Norway. TitleTungrodd / Rahčamuš / Raataminen … [Read more...] about Review: Norwegian National Ballet in Tungrodd / Rahčamuš / Raataminen – preserving identity
Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
Matthew Paluch sees The Great Chevalier, in which the diva-ish Mr Chevalier shares the stage with his company's Executive Director Simone Mousset, in a work often uncomfortably close to … [Read more...] about Review: The Great Chevalier with the diva-ish enfant terrible and Artistic Director of the Ballet National Folklorique du Luxembourg
Review: Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote with Birmingham Royal Ballet – a frothy delight
Lily Hyde sees BRB's Don Quixote and is impressed by the lead dancers, the orchestrations, and the design, though disappointed by the corps de ballet. TitleDon QuixoteCompanyBirmingham Royal … [Read more...] about Review: Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote with Birmingham Royal Ballet – a frothy delight
Interview: Royal Ballet Principal Calvin Richardson on life before and after Mayerling
After his debut in the ballet Mayerling, The Royal Ballet's Calvin Richardson spoke with Lily Hyde about his dream role and career as Principal Dancer. Like many male ballet dancers, Calvin … [Read more...] about Interview: Royal Ballet Principal Calvin Richardson on life before and after Mayerling
Review: International Draft Works 2026 – an outstanding initiative by The Royal Ballet
Graham Watts sees International Draft Works – three distinctly memorable works among a satisfying, broad spectrum of ideas and styles. TitleInternational Draft WorksCompanyVarious - The Royal … [Read more...] about Review: International Draft Works 2026 – an outstanding initiative by The Royal Ballet
Review: Marianela Nuñez and Patricio Revé in the Norwegian National Ballet’s La Bayadère
Graham Watts sees La Bayadère in Oslo, where two stellar dancers shared the stage with an excellent company. TitleLa Bayadère CompanyNorwegian National Ballet VenueNational Opera House, OsloDate17 … [Read more...] about Review: Marianela Nuñez and Patricio Revé in the Norwegian National Ballet’s La Bayadère
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Alchemies – changing expectations at The Royal Ballet
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Wayne McGregor: Alchemies with The Royal Ballet – This exhilarating triple bill is the very essence of alchemies of curiosity: absorbing, engaging, daring. TitleWayne … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Alchemies – changing expectations at The Royal Ballet
Interview: Ulrik Birkkjaer on staging La Sylphide for San Francisco Ballet
For the penultimate ballet in its Spring repertory season, San Francisco Ballet turned to former principal dancer Ulrik Birkkjaer to stage La Sylphide at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House … [Read more...] about Interview: Ulrik Birkkjaer on staging La Sylphide for San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet – The Complete 2026-2027 Season
Ballet’s past, present, and future are explored in the 2026-2027 season, San Francisco Ballet announced this week. Curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the season continues her menu of … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet – The Complete 2026-2027 Season
Review: PCK Dance’s Into the Light – the celebrity pairing of James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight
Graham Watts sees James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight with Isabelle Evans – a rare opportunity to see them in a full-length show. TitleInto The Light CompanyPCK DanceVenueThe Place, LondonDate10 … [Read more...] about Review: PCK Dance’s Into the Light – the celebrity pairing of James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight
The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The Royal Ballet has unveiled a programme that aims to honour its extraordinary lineage and embrace the future of the art form during the 2026-2027 Season. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
Review: Company of Elders – over-60s present a double bill with charisma, poignancy and comedy
Graham Watts sees the Company of Elders at Sadler’s Wells' Elixir Festival, which champions performance by dancers of a certain age. TitleThey Look Like People | Survival Kit CompanyCompany of … [Read more...] about Review: Company of Elders – over-60s present a double bill with charisma, poignancy and comedy
Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates Sir Peter Wright’s Centenary with Gala Performance
Sir Peter Wright Centenary on 18 June will feature highlights from some of the director and choreographer’s most beloved works, including Giselle, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Coppélia. For … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates Sir Peter Wright’s Centenary with Gala Performance
Les Étoiles 2026 in Milan 11-12 April with 2 new guests: Natalia Osipova and Aurélie Dupont
Les Étoiles, the well-known gala format seen across Italy, returns to the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan this weekend – on 11 April at 9 pm and on 12 April at 5 pm. Unfortunately, Marianela … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles 2026 in Milan 11-12 April with 2 new guests: Natalia Osipova and Aurélie Dupont