Today, Luciana Savignano celebrates her 80th birthday. An étoile at La Scala, she was also a muse for several choreographers, including Maurice Béjart. “The body must be listened to, and if you are … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday to Luciana Savignano (with video tribute)
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[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] Lay Down Your Burdens, Rhiannon Faith Company – a good mix of comedy and pathos
Graham Watts sees Rhiannon Faith Company in Lay Down Your Burdens TitleLay Down Your BurdensCompanyRhiannon Faith CompanyVenueThe Pit, Barbican Centre, LondonDate22 November 2023ReviewerGraham … [Read more...] about [Review] Lay Down Your Burdens, Rhiannon Faith Company – a good mix of comedy and pathos
São Paulo Dance Company tours UK and Ireland with triple bill
“Brazilian heat and energy power the virtuoso dancers of one of Brazil’s finest dance companies in a thrilling triple bill.” Irish premiere: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin on 5 & 6 FebruaryUK … [Read more...] about São Paulo Dance Company tours UK and Ireland with triple bill
LaScalaTv ‘live from Milan’ is now available on subscription
On sale from today are one-month or one-year subscriptions to access the content of the theatre's streaming platform from 1 January 2024. There are gift subscriptions available, discounts on annual … [Read more...] about LaScalaTv ‘live from Milan’ is now available on subscription
Celebrating ‘The Red Shoes’ – the film and the exhibition
Jann Parry sees the classic The Red Shoes film, recently remastered and the associated BFI exhibition TitleThe Red Shoes (re-mastered): 1948 film by The Archers (Emeric Pressburger and Michael … [Read more...] about Celebrating ‘The Red Shoes’ – the film and the exhibition
[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] Mosaic International Dance Festival, Dubai
Graham Watts sees the 'preamble' to the Mosaic International Dance Festival in Dubai TitleRoyal Ballet Star (Natalia Osipova's Force of Nature); Nureyev – Legend and Legacy CompanyMosaic … [Read more...] about [Review] Mosaic International Dance Festival, Dubai
Valery Gergiev becomes head of both Bolshoi and Mariinsky theatres
Russia’s two ‘rival’ theatres – The Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg and The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow – will both be headed by Vladimir Putin’s favourite conductor, Valery Gergiev. Izvestiya … [Read more...] about Valery Gergiev becomes head of both Bolshoi and Mariinsky theatres
New York Premiere of McGregor’s Woolf Works to highlight American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, 18 June – 20 July 2024, will feature the New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works. Alessandra Ferri, former … [Read more...] about New York Premiere of McGregor’s Woolf Works to highlight American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
New York City Ballet brings a mixed bill to London
New York City Ballet (NYCB) makes its Sadler’s Wells debut in March 2024, bringing UK premieres of works by Kyle Abraham, Justin Peck, and Pam Tanowitz, and a classic work by George Balanchine. The … [Read more...] about New York City Ballet brings a mixed bill to London
[Review] Compagnie Marie Chouinard’s Radical Vitality – “the best of” programme shows the breadth of Chouinard’s remarkable work
It’s normal for people to giggle when they feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. It’s odd, however, when people laugh just because those on stage are laughing, however tragic the situation, as though … [Read more...] about [Review] Compagnie Marie Chouinard’s Radical Vitality – “the best of” programme shows the breadth of Chouinard’s remarkable work
The Carla Fracci film “Codice Carla” (The Carla Code) opens in cinemas
The prominent Italian cinema director Daniele Lucchetti has produced Codice Carla (The Carla Code), a documentary on Carla Fracci which will be shown in Italian cinemas from tomorrow, 13 November … [Read more...] about The Carla Fracci film “Codice Carla” (The Carla Code) opens in cinemas
Drew McOnie is appointed Artistic Director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced that Drew McOnie will be its new Artistic Director & Joint Chief Executive, joining Executive Director James Pidgeon. Pidgeon said, Drew McOnie … [Read more...] about Drew McOnie is appointed Artistic Director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Nicoletta Manni is nominated Étoile at La Scala
Nicoletta Manni has been named the new Étoile of La Scala’s ballet company. The promotion was announced last night on stage by the Intendent and Artistic Director Dominique Meyer together with … [Read more...] about Nicoletta Manni is nominated Étoile at La Scala
[Review] Drew McOnie’s Nutcracker in London – the right amount of honesty and camp irreverence
Jonathan Gray sees a new Nutcracker that helps us get in the mood for Christmas. TitleNutcrackerCompanyDrew McOnie CompanyVenueTuff Nutt Jazz Club, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, LondonDate4 … [Read more...] about [Review] Drew McOnie’s Nutcracker in London – the right amount of honesty and camp irreverence
[Photo Album] Dasa Wharton sees Don Quixote with The Royal Ballet – Nuñez, Muntagirov, Naghdi, Ball
Don Quixote with Marianela Nuñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Mayara Magri In staging his version for The Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta, who was once a high-jumping and charming Basilio, has taken the wise … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Dasa Wharton sees Don Quixote with The Royal Ballet – Nuñez, Muntagirov, Naghdi, Ball
Casting for The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake (March-May 2024) is announced
The Royal Ballet has announced casting for next year’s Swan Lake performances, which run from 6 March until 11 May 2024. In Liam Scarlett’s production, there will be role debuts for Soloist Mariko … [Read more...] about Casting for The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake (March-May 2024) is announced
Northern Ballet presents Generations: three short ballets (Joie de vivre, Adagio Hammerklavier, Intimate Pages)
Jann Parry sees Northern Ballet's triple bill: Generations TitleGenerationsCompanyNorthern BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House LondonDate31 October 2023ReviewerJann Parry Federico … [Read more...] about Northern Ballet presents Generations: three short ballets (Joie de vivre, Adagio Hammerklavier, Intimate Pages)
The Place announces its 2024 Spring Season
The Place – London’s centre for dance performance and creation for over 50 years – has announced its spring 2024 season, with highlights including a new adaptation of Frankenstein by Mark Bruce … [Read more...] about The Place announces its 2024 Spring Season
The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
On 29 October Jann Parry saw RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 The competition formerly known as the (Adeline) Genée returned to London after a hiatus because of Covid … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
[Interview] London City Ballet reborn – talking with its new director, Christopher Marney
Jann Parry talks with Christopher Marney about relaunching London City Ballet A resurrected London City Ballet will return to theatres next year under the direction of Christopher Marney, … [Read more...] about [Interview] London City Ballet reborn – talking with its new director, Christopher Marney
Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) presented the final of its Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 last night at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. The Fonteyn competition is the pinnacle … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
Stuttgart Ballet’s Mackenzie Brown is promoted to Principal Dancer
After her debut as Juliet in John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet on 22 October 2023, Mackenzie Brown, Soloist with the Stuttgart Ballet, was promoted to Principal Dancer by Artistic Director Tamas … [Read more...] about Stuttgart Ballet’s Mackenzie Brown is promoted to Principal Dancer
[Review] The Limit – The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in a new two-hander
Jann Parry sees The Limit at the Linbury Theatre – “Hayward and Campbell are marvellous movers but the production’s premise is perverse.” TitleThe LimitCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Linbury … [Read more...] about [Review] The Limit – The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in a new two-hander
Alessandra Ferri is the new director of the Vienna State Ballet
Alessandra Ferri will become the new director of the Wiener Staatsballett – the Vienna State Opera ballet company – from 1 September 2025. The announcement was made at a press conference in Vienna … [Read more...] about Alessandra Ferri is the new director of the Vienna State Ballet
[Review] David Moore and Rocio Aleman as Romeo and Juliet with Stuttgart Ballet
Matthew Paluch John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet in Stuttgart TitleRomeo and JulietCompanyStuttgart BalletVenueOpernhaus StuttgartDate21 October 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch William Shakespeare's Romeo … [Read more...] about [Review] David Moore and Rocio Aleman as Romeo and Juliet with Stuttgart Ballet
[Review] The Royal Ballet double bill: Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi and Cathy Marston’s The Cellist
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet's double bill with Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi and Cathy Marston’s The Cellist TitleAnemoi / The Cellist CompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet double bill: Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi and Cathy Marston’s The Cellist
Jack Anderson – dance writer, historian, and poet – dies at 88
Jonathan Gray pays tribute to Jack Anderson It is with great sadness I record the death of the New York-based dance writer, historian, and poet Jack Anderson, who died in hospital on 20 October … [Read more...] about Jack Anderson – dance writer, historian, and poet – dies at 88
[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
