After his debut in the ballet Mayerling, The Royal Ballet's Calvin Richardson spoke with Lily Hyde about his dream role and career as Principal Dancer. Like many male ballet dancers, Calvin … [Read more...] about Interview: Royal Ballet Principal Calvin Richardson on life before and after Mayerling
Calvin Richardson
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: 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: Ivan Putrov’s Dance for Ukraine gala – raising funds to support ballet students
Graham Watts praises Dance for Ukraine – a very fine show, worthy of fulsome support. TitleDance for UkraineCompanyInspiration in MotionVenueAud Jebsen Studio Theatre, Royal Academy of Dance, … [Read more...] about Review: Ivan Putrov’s Dance for Ukraine gala – raising funds to support ballet students
Review: Ballet to Broadway – it’s all-Wheeldon at The Royal Ballet
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Ballet to Broadway, The Royal Ballet's programme of four Christopher Wheeldon works. TitleBallet to Broadway: Wheeldon WorksCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet to Broadway – it’s all-Wheeldon at The Royal Ballet
The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
The Dance Section of the UK Critics’ Circle announces the short-listed nominations for the 25th National Dance Awards (#NDA25). The National Dance Awards have been organised each year of this … [Read more...] about The 25th National Dance Awards nominations announced
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season - Highlights • World premieres by Wayne McGregor, Cathy Marston, Akram Khan and choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot. • Revivals of much-loved ballet … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
Review: Royal Ballet in Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage – Serenity, poignancy, and a little bit of idealism
Lucía Piquero sees Royal Ballet in Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage (Flight Pattern, Covenant, Passage) – a masterpiece from the master of movement. TitleLight of Passage – Flight Pattern - Covenant … [Read more...] about Review: Royal Ballet in Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage – Serenity, poignancy, and a little bit of idealism
Review: The Royal Ballet’s Onegin – Lauren Cuthbertson and Ryoichi Hirano give the performance of a decade
Matthew Paluch sees Lauren Cuthbertson and Ryoichi Hirano in Onegin with The Royal Ballet – "it's high octane drama" TitleOneginCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate10 … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet’s Onegin – Lauren Cuthbertson and Ryoichi Hirano give the performance of a decade
Royal Ballet casting for February/March 2025 – Onegin, Light of Passage, Phaedra + Minotaur
Here is a preview of The Royal Ballet casting for next year’s productions of Onegin, Light of Passage, and the double bill with The Royal Opera Phaedra + Minotaur. Exciting role debuts see Matthew … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet casting for February/March 2025 – Onegin, Light of Passage, Phaedra + Minotaur
Review: Ballet Under the Stars – 15 years of dance at Hatch House
Graham Watts sees Ballet Under the Stars at Hatch House with "outstanding mix of established and emerging talent". TitleBallet Under the StarsCompanyThe Covent Garden Dance CompanyVenueHatch House, … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Under the Stars – 15 years of dance at Hatch House
The Royal Ballet promotes Calvin Richardson and Joseph Sissens to Principal
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced the promotions and the joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2024/25 Season. It has been immensely rewarding – he said – to watch … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet promotes Calvin Richardson and Joseph Sissens to Principal
Casting announced for The Royal Ballet’s run of Cinderella this Christmas
The Royal Ballet has announced casting for the Christmas run of Cinderella. Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 7.30pm sees Fumi Kaneko and William Bracewell on stage for the cinema live relay. There … [Read more...] about Casting announced for The Royal Ballet’s run of Cinderella this Christmas
Ashton Celebrated – The Royal Ballet celebrates Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton
The Royal Ballet celebrates Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton with two special programmes Les Rendezvous / The Dream / Rhapsody: 6 – 19 June 2024The Dream / Short Works / Rhapsody: 7 – … [Read more...] about Ashton Celebrated – The Royal Ballet celebrates Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton
[Review] Royal Ballet’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ – “a ballet of remarkable dramatic power”
Jonathan Gray sees Chrisopher Wheeldon's remarkable 'The Winter's Tale' at The Royal Opera House TitleThe Winter's TaleCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate3 May … [Read more...] about [Review] Royal Ballet’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ – “a ballet of remarkable dramatic power”
[Interview] Royal Ballet director Kevin O’Hare talks about the company’s new name and new season 2024-2025
The Royal Ballet’s 2024-2025 season has just been announced – the full programme can be seen below – with an exciting mix of full-length ballets and mixed bills, the company’s hit repertory pieces and … [Read more...] about [Interview] Royal Ballet director Kevin O’Hare talks about the company’s new name and new season 2024-2025
Royal Ballet announces casting for Ashton Celebrated
LES RENDEZVOUS / THE DREAM / RHAPSODY6–19 JUNE 2024 The Royal Ballet's mixed programme for Ashton Celebrated opens with the buoyant Les Rendezvous, a fizzing succession of dances following a group … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet announces casting for Ashton Celebrated
Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon returns to The Royal Ballet for its 50th Anniversary
17 January – 8 March 2024Live in cinemas: Wednesday 7 February 2024 The Royal Ballet presents Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, 50 years since the production's 1974 premiere, and 100 years since the birth … [Read more...] about Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon returns to The Royal Ballet for its 50th Anniversary
[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?
Paul Arrowsmith sees two debut casts in The Royal Ballet's new production of Cinderella TitleCinderellaCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate22 April 2023, matinee and … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?
Pam Tanowitz’s Secret Things, her second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this season
Pam Tanowitz’s second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this Season is part of a special programme in the Linbury Theatre. The new work will be seen alongside the first revival of her ballet … [Read more...] about Pam Tanowitz’s Secret Things, her second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this season
[Review] Mayerling with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward: a magnificent night full of dazzling performances
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Mayerling at The Royal Opera House with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate24 November … [Read more...] about [Review] Mayerling with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward: a magnificent night full of dazzling performances
[Review] The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration – the importance of the past, present, and future
How should the Royal Opera House celebrate 60 years of The Friends of Covent Garden? Krumping? Balanchine? Don't stress, you don't have to choose, we're getting both in the buffet that is The Royal … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration – the importance of the past, present, and future
[Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet
Guest author Matthew Paluch reviews the opening night of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage, her first full-length ballet for The Royal Ballet. TitleLight of PassageCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet
Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere
The curtain has just gone down on the opening night – 18 October 2022 – of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage. Pite has returned to The Royal Ballet to transform her shorter work Flight Pattern into a … [Read more...] about Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere
Royal Opera House Stream goes live with 130 titles
The Royal Opera House has launched a streaming service that offers 45 performances from The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera’s archives. Together with these are also 85 behind-the-scenes features, … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House Stream goes live with 130 titles
Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond
Studio Wayne McGregor has announced four world premieres, two European premieres, five revivals, and celebrations for 30 years of Company Wayne McGregor Wayne McGregorbrings Margaret Atwood’s … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond
Dancing Times, May 2022 issue
In the May issue of Dancing Times, I write in the Danza in Italia column about the Rome performance of Touché, a lockdown creation for American Ballet Theatre by Christopher Rudd. The European … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, May 2022 issue