Matthew Paluch sees the National Theatre production of Ballet Shoes: "it more than brings the book alive – there’s a whole world up for the taking". TitleBallet ShoesCompanyNational … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre – it’s life affirming stuff
Alice in Wonderland
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
[Interview] “It is possible!” – The Royal Ballet’s Emerging Choreographer Joseph Toonga on piqués and popping
In 2021, Joseph Toonga was appointed The Royal Ballet’s first Emerging Choreographer, with the company’s Resident Choreographer, Wayne McGregor, to act as his mentor. ‘Emerging’ can be put in quotes, … [Read more...] about [Interview] “It is possible!” – The Royal Ballet’s Emerging Choreographer Joseph Toonga on piqués and popping
Critics Round-Up: An ‘imaginatively crafted delight’ or a ‘thin ballet’? Royal Ballet’s Alice
We know that the Royal Ballet's dancers are exceptional, we've seen that the designs and lighting are magical, but the jury is still out on whether Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in … [Read more...] about Critics Round-Up: An ‘imaginatively crafted delight’ or a ‘thin ballet’? Royal Ballet’s Alice
Ken Russell dies at 84
Ken Russell, the British director of "Women in Love" and "The Devils", has died at the age of 84. In a statement his wife said, It was completely unexpected. He had recently agreed to direct the … [Read more...] about Ken Russell dies at 84
The Royal Ballet’s Sarah Lamb talks to The Independent
Sarah Lamb is sewing shoes: I sew four or five a week, and I use a razor blade to pare them down. Today in the Manon rehearsal the floor is dirty in the first act, then you get blood on a shoe in the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Sarah Lamb talks to The Independent
The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs
The story of King George VI's struggle to overcome a stammer, aided by his devoted wife, dominated the Orange British Academy Film Awards. Colin Firth continued his winning streak by taking the best … [Read more...] about The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs
Top 10 films of 2010 – Toy Story 3 leads worldwide box-office takings
What the world watched in 2010 - global box-office in millions of dollars: 1 Toy Story 3 BV $1,063.1 2 Alice in Wonderland (2010) BV $1,024.3 3 Harry Potter and the Deathly … [Read more...] about Top 10 films of 2010 – Toy Story 3 leads worldwide box-office takings