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
reviews
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Review: Kontakthof – Echoes of ’78, Pina Bausch through the eyes of Meryl Tankard
Lily Hyde sees a reworked version of Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof with original cast members from 1978 – mired in the old, the show presents something remarkably new. TitleKontakthof – Echoes of … [Read more...] about Review: Kontakthof – Echoes of ’78, Pina Bausch through the eyes of Meryl Tankard
Review: English National Ballet’s My First Ballet: Cinderella – moments of real magic
Lily Hyde sees My First Ballet: Cinderella, a production of an incredibly high standard for audience members of any age, with a strong calibre of dancing. TitleMy First Ballet: … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s My First Ballet: Cinderella – moments of real magic
Review: Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company in Solera – Spanish music and dance of the highest calibre
Jonathan Gray sees the Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company, a performance that ends with you wanting more from this wonderful array of artists. TitleSoleraCompanyPaco Peña Flamenco Dance … [Read more...] about Review: Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company in Solera – Spanish music and dance of the highest calibre
Review: William Bracewell gives a Shakespearean performance in his debut in Mayerling with The Royal Ballet
Lily Hyde sees William Bracewell's debut in Mayerling – one of The Royal Ballet’s most intelligent dancers, a singular performer who evades comparison. TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: William Bracewell gives a Shakespearean performance in his debut in Mayerling with The Royal Ballet
Review: Calvin Richardson makes an expressive and beautifully danced debut in The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling
Jonathan Gray sees Calvin Richardson's debut in Mayerling with The Royal Ballet – Tall, elegantly proportioned, expressive and, above all, blessed with great physical … [Read more...] about Review: Calvin Richardson makes an expressive and beautifully danced debut in The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling
Review: Matthew Ball is riveting in The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling
Jonathan Gray sees a myriad of fine performances on Mayerling's opening night, but none finer than Matthew Ball in Laura Morera's detailed revival for The Royal Ballet. TitleMayerlingCompanyThe … [Read more...] about Review: Matthew Ball is riveting in The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling
Review: Alexander Whitley Double Bill, Mirror and Rite of Spring – missing the point?
Lydia Wharf sees Alexander Whitley's double bill and appreciates his rich, interesting vocabulary, but, although enjoyable, she remains disappointed. TitleMirror | Rite of SpringCompanyAlexander … [Read more...] about Review: Alexander Whitley Double Bill, Mirror and Rite of Spring – missing the point?
Review: Kafka with the National Ballet of Brno – a tour de force for Arthur Abram in the title role
Graham Watts admires the National Ballet of Brno's Kafka – it’s a physical challenge to match the role of Rudolf in MacMillan’s Mayerling. TitleKafkaCompanyNational Ballet of BrnoVenueJanacek … [Read more...] about Review: Kafka with the National Ballet of Brno – a tour de force for Arthur Abram in the title role
Review: Covent Garden Choreographics with New English Ballet Theatre
Lily Hyde sees New English Ballet Theatre at Royal Ballet & Opera in Covent Garden Choreographics – a company whose ambitions far outpace its resources. TitleCovent Garden … [Read more...] about Review: Covent Garden Choreographics with New English Ballet Theatre
Review: Winning Works – The Joffrey Ballet and The Grainger Academy present 5 world premieres
Scott C Morgan sees Winning Works in Chicago – invaluable for all the featured choreographers and their young dancers. TitleThe 16th Annual Winning WorksCompanyThe Grainger Academy of The Joffrey … [Read more...] about Review: Winning Works – The Joffrey Ballet and The Grainger Academy present 5 world premieres
Review: English National Ballet’s double bill Body and Soul – commentaries on the state of the contemporary world
Jonathan Gray sees English National Ballet in a new double bill, Body and Soul, which the company dances to perfection. TitleBody and Soul (Part 1) | Proper ConductCompanyEnglish National … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s double bill Body and Soul – commentaries on the state of the contemporary world
Review: Ballet de Lorraine’s hi-energy blast with a Folia and a kaleidoscopic Acid Gems
Graham Watts sees Ballet de Lorraine in works by Adam Linder and Silva Ferreira, which left the dancers and the audience on a high. TitleAcid Gems | a FoliaCompanyCCN Ballet de LorraineVenueQueen … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet de Lorraine’s hi-energy blast with a Folia and a kaleidoscopic Acid Gems