There are casts, and casts… this is a cast! Opening a run of Mayerling performances this evening at The Royal Opera House sees Edward Watson in the role he’s come to dominate, Prince Rudolf; Mary Vetsera is played by Natalia Osipova, Countess Marie Larisch is Sarah Lamb, Empress Elisabeth is Zenaida Yanowsky, Princess Stephanie is danced by Francesca Hayward, Mitzi Caspar by … [Read more...] about Mayerling opens tonight at The Royal Ballet… here’s a sneak peek
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Sergei Polunin returns to dance with Natalia Osipova at The Royal Ballet
Former Royal Ballet Principal Sergei Polunin will partner Natalia Osipova in June, when he returns to dance in Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand. Other casting sees another former Royal Ballet Principal, Alessandra Ferri, together with her fellow Italian Federico Bonelli, and the third Italian in the lineup is Roberto Bolle who will be partnering Zenaida Yanowsky. These … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin returns to dance with Natalia Osipova at The Royal Ballet
Royal Ballet’s 70th anniversary revival of The Sleeping Beauty – casting and photos
The Sleeping Beauty reopened the Royal Opera House after the war in February 1946 when the Company first took up residence in Covent Garden with Margot Fonteyn dancing the role of Princess Aurora.Now, 70 years later, The Royal Ballet will be performing their signature piece from Wednesday 21 December 2016 until Tuesday 14 March 2017.The 70th anniversary revival features … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s 70th anniversary revival of The Sleeping Beauty – casting and photos
First glimpse of Wayne McGregor’s new work, Multiverse, for The Royal Ballet
The curtain has just gone down on the Wayne McGregor triple bill at the Royal Opera House, London.The Royal Ballet is celebrating McGregor’s tenth anniversary as its Resident Choreographer with an evening featuring revivals of Chroma and Carbon life and the world premiere of McGregor’s new ballet Multiverse, set to a new score by Steve Reich.Wayne McGregor became … [Read more...] about First glimpse of Wayne McGregor’s new work, Multiverse, for The Royal Ballet
Alexander Campbell answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start dancing? I started dancing aged 5.Why did you start dancing? My Grandmother was teaching at a ballet school at the time and apparently I showed an interest after watching an end of year performance given by the students.Which dancer inspired you most as a child? Mikhail Baryshnikov. I used to watch as many videos of him as I could … [Read more...] about Alexander Campbell answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
The Royal Ballet has four new principals… and other promotions
Alexander Campbell, Francesca Hayward, Ryoichi Hirano and Akane Takada have been promoted to Principal, the Company’s highest rank.Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, said, I am delighted to promote these four talented members of the Company to the rank of Principal following their wonderful work with The Royal Ballet this Season. Alexander, Francesca, Ryoichi and … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet has four new principals… and other promotions
Royal Ballet Autumn Season 2016 – 2017 – full dates and casts
The Royal Ballet has released the casting for their Autumn Season, from September 2016 until January 2017. Roberta Marquez will return as Guest Artist to dance two farewell performances in one of her signature roles as the wayward daughter Lise in La fille mal gardée.LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE27 and 30 September at 7.30pm / 5, 6, 10, 13, 18, 21 and 22 October at 7.30pm/30 … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Autumn Season 2016 – 2017 – full dates and casts
Critics round-up: Liam Scarlett’s Frankenstein, The Royal Ballet
Not many critics go back as far as the Financial Times’s Clement Crisp, so his saying that The Royal Ballet’s new Frankenstein is, …a balletic evening as bizarre as any I have known at Covent Garden since the theatre reopened in 1946, is quite a statement!Most critics were slightly confused by the operation, leaving 30-year-old Liam Scarlett to thrash out a three act … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Liam Scarlett’s Frankenstein, The Royal Ballet
Gary Avis & his Royal Ballet Friends in Ipswich… dancing for a cause
Dancers from The Royal Ballet Company return to Suffolk for two unique gala performances at the Ipswich Regent.After the success of Gary Avis & Friends five years ago, Avis returns with more of his Royal Ballet pals for two dates, 10 and 11 September 2016. He has gathered together some of his favourite dancers from the company, including both established stars and those … [Read more...] about Gary Avis & his Royal Ballet Friends in Ipswich… dancing for a cause
Strapless is Christopher Wheeldon’s latest work for The Royal Ballet
Strapless is Christopher Wheeldon’s latest work for The Royal Ballet and is inspired by the scandalous Portrait of Madame X painted by John Singer Sargent in 1884. Strapless is part of a Wheeldon mixed programme that also includes two works new to the Company: After the Rain and Within the Golden Hour.Strapless is Wheeldon’s eighth work for The Royal Ballet and is inspired … [Read more...] about Strapless is Christopher Wheeldon’s latest work for The Royal Ballet