Last August, Royal Ballet First Soloist Meaghan Grace Hinkis was in her living room doing a Zoom ballet class when she realised it had been nearly six months since she had set foot on stage. That … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces live performances with two world premieres
Birmingham Royal Ballet and Birmingham Repertory Theatre have announced a triple bill and performances of an adapted production of David Bintley’s Cinderella for audiences this June. Last October … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces live performances with two world premieres
Birmingham Royal Ballet and Carlos Acosta’s short film: Empty Stage
Following the live and on demand stream of The Nutcracker, Birmingham Royal Ballet continues to find creative ways of keeping audiences entertained with the release of Carlos Acosta’s first major … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet and Carlos Acosta’s short film: Empty Stage
Marion Tait to step down as Assistant Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Marion Tait will step down from her role as Assistant Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet on 31 December 2020. She will continue working, part-time, with Birmingham Royal Ballet family from January, … [Read more...] about Marion Tait to step down as Assistant Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
UK government’s £250 million for arts organisations
A £250 million ‘bailout’ fund will save “1,385 theatres, galleries, performance groups, arts organisations, museums and local venues facing the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and ensure they … [Read more...] about UK government’s £250 million for arts organisations
Arise Sir David – former Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley, has been given a Knighthood
Former Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley, has been given a Knighthood in Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll's New Year's Honours List, for services to dance. David Bintley succeeded … [Read more...] about Arise Sir David – former Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley, has been given a Knighthood
Photo Album of Two Giselles: English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet
There’s a spate of Giselles about at the moment, radical reinventions of the 1841 ballet from Akram Khan for English National Ballet, and South African choreographer Dada Masilo, drawing on modern … [Read more...] about Photo Album of Two Giselles: English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet
David Bintley announces promotions at Birmingham Royal Ballet for the last time
Brandon Lawrence has been promoted from First Soloist to Principal at Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley has announced. The past weekend has seen enthusiastic applause for performances of one … [Read more...] about David Bintley announces promotions at Birmingham Royal Ballet for the last time
Ruth Brill, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s dancer/choreographer, moves on
Ahead of performances of her bold new take on the fable of Peter and the Wolf as part of the [Un]leashed triple bill, Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that First Artist Ruth Brill will be taking … [Read more...] about Ruth Brill, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s dancer/choreographer, moves on
Photo Album: Backstage at Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet
Beauty and the Beast In David Bintley's glorious Gothic ballet, witness transformations, wild waltzes, soaring birds and a relationship between Belle and the Beast that is at first terrifying, but … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Backstage at Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet
Photo Album: Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet 2019
Beauty and the Beast - Birmingham Royal Ballet A cruel Prince, cursed to spend the rest of his life living in a fantastical castle with the animals he callously hunted, finds salvation in the heart … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Beauty and the Beast – Birmingham Royal Ballet 2019
Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker
Cover girl for the February edition of Dancing Times is Ballet Black’s Isabela Coracy, photographed by Angela Zaremba, who is the Dancer of the Month. It was announced recently that Ballet Black will … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, February edition – including Gramilano’s Danza in Italia column with La Scala’s new Nutcracker
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2019/20 Season
10 productions, 11 venues, 127 performances, including first time collaborations with Ballet Black and newly appointed Director Carlos Acosta. For the first time in the history of Birmingham Royal … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2019/20 Season
Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that Carlos Acosta been appointed as its new Director. He will take up his post in January 2020. The appointment follows an open competition and extensive … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta appointed as new Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Photo Album: In the Upper Room and Embrace with Birmingham Royal Ballet
In the Upper Room and Embrace were part of a triple-bill programme by Birmingham Royal Ballet called Polarity & Proximity. Embrace, a new ballet commissioned from choreographer George … [Read more...] about Photo Album: In the Upper Room and Embrace with Birmingham Royal Ballet
James Hobley, Britain’s Got Talent’s autistic dancer, now 19 leaves ENB’s school to join Scottish Ballet
James Hobley, first known to the general public as a Britain’s Got Talent finalist in 2011, has graduated from English National Ballet School and has a contract to start his professional career with … [Read more...] about James Hobley, Britain’s Got Talent’s autistic dancer, now 19 leaves ENB’s school to join Scottish Ballet
Lead Principal Aaron Robison to leave English National Ballet after one season
Lead Principal Aaron Robison has decided to leave English National Ballet at the end of the current season. Robison only joined English National Ballet in June last year and will be returning to San … [Read more...] about Lead Principal Aaron Robison to leave English National Ballet after one season
Tributes to choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne flood in from the worlds of musicals and ballet
A tweet from Peter Land on Dame Gillian Lynne’s account on Sunday evening, 1 July, announced that the beloved choreographer had died - she was 92: Rest In Peace my darling Gillie. I am heartbroken … [Read more...] about Tributes to choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne flood in from the worlds of musicals and ballet
Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo
Miyako Yoshida, former Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet, has been appointed Artistic Director of the New National Ballet Tokyo. The Ballet Company is part of Tokyo's New National Theatre, … [Read more...] about Former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida becomes Artistic Director of New National Ballet Tokyo
Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers Delia Mathews and Brandon Lawrence on dancing The Sleeping Beauty
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s run of The Sleeping Beauty performances is coming to end, with the final performances being given this week at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal. The very last performance features … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers Delia Mathews and Brandon Lawrence on dancing The Sleeping Beauty
