Lily Hyde talks to William Bracewell on preparing to play Prince Rudolf in The Royal Ballet's Mayerling, his acting process, and an unlikely source of inspiration. William Bracewell’s journey to … [Read more...] about Interview: The Royal Ballet’s William Bracewell on his journey to Mayerling
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The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA26). The qualifying period for performances was between 1 January and 31 … [Read more...] about The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
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
Interview: Ivan Putrov on the Dance for Ukraine gala at the Royal Academy of Dance
On Saturday 21 March at 2pm, the Royal Academy of Dance will host a Dance for Ukraine event. Darcey Bussell, President of the Royal Academy of Dance, and Ivan Putrov will present a special ballet … [Read more...] about Interview: Ivan Putrov on the Dance for Ukraine gala at the Royal Academy of Dance
Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet
Georgina Butler sees London's Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – an outstanding international cast of elite dancers from top-tier companies with a UK premiere and two world premieres. TitleBallet Icons Gala … [Read more...] about Review: Ballet Icons Gala 2026 – a star-studded, celebratory evening of ballet
Final lineup announced for Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala
The Ballet Icons Gala returns to the London Coliseum on 15 February with its customary lineup of international ballet stars. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the presentations at the … [Read more...] about Final lineup announced for Ballet Icons 20th anniversary gala
Interview: Royal Ballet dancers Ella Newton Severgnini and Francisco Serrano talk about their debut in Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate
The return of Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate at the Royal Ballet & Opera sees the debuts of two of the Royal Ballet’s younger dancers in the roles created by Francesca Hayward and … [Read more...] about Interview: Royal Ballet dancers Ella Newton Severgnini and Francisco Serrano talk about their debut in Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate
Review: A Single Man “with two of our finest male dancer-actors”
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet and Factory International's A Single Man – I wanted to be moved more TitleA Single ManCompanyThe Royal Ballet and Factory InternationalVenueLinbury Theatre, The … [Read more...] about Review: A Single Man “with two of our finest male dancer-actors”
The Royal Ballet presents A Single Man, based on the book by Christopher Isherwood
There is a lot of buzz around the London premiere of A Single Man. From 8 September, the Royal Ballet and Opera will host the new work at the Linbury Theatre at The Royal Opera House. It was first … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet presents A Single Man, based on the book by Christopher Isherwood
Interview: talking to Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet’s new principal dancer
The Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton, recently promoted to Principal Dancer, will dance in Christopher Wheeldon’s Fool’s Paradise, opening the company’s Ballet to Broadway mixed bill of Wheeldon works. … [Read more...] about Interview: talking to Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet’s new principal dancer
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] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024
Matthew Paluch watches English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024 and reveals this year's winners. TitleEmerging Dancer Award 2024CompanyEnglish National BalletVenueSadler's Wells, … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer Award 2024
[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”
[Review] The Royal Ballet in Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project – “a masterpiece”
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees The Royal Ballet's first restaging of Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project TitleThe Dante ProjectCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate25 November … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet in Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project – “a masterpiece”
Ed Watson: A Different Dance – a lavish new book on the Royal Ballet dancer
Ed Watson was a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet for over 20 years until his retirement last year. Each illustrated essay of this new, glossy volume focuses on a distinct aspect of his … [Read more...] about Ed Watson: A Different Dance – a lavish new book on the Royal Ballet dancer
[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] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the 10th-anniversary performance of Men in Motion TitleMen in MotionCompanyIvan Putrov's Men in MotionVenueThe London ColiseumDate6 November 2022ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on
Paris Opera Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl – complete programme
The Paris Opera Ballet returns to international touring and will perform, at the invitation of Gustavo Dudamel, two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in front of more than 34,000 … [Read more...] about Paris Opera Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl – complete programme
Reece Clarke and William Bracewell become Royal Ballet principal dancers
The Royal Ballet has two new principal dancers: Reece Clarke and William Bracewell. Recent departures by Federico Bonelli and Edward Watson have given The Royal Ballet’s director the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Reece Clarke and William Bracewell become Royal Ballet principal dancers
Dancing Times, February 2022, out now
The February 2022 edition of Dancing Times looks at two new productions that jumped through a few hurdles before finally getting before an audience: Jonathan Gray reviews English National Ballet’s … [Read more...] about Dancing Times, February 2022, out now
Anna Rose O’Sullivan – meeting the Royal Ballet’s newest star
It’s full steam ahead for The Royal Ballet’s Anna Rose O’Sullivan. Last year she was promoted to the rank of principal dancer with the company, in January of this year she made her debut as the Sugar … [Read more...] about Anna Rose O’Sullivan – meeting the Royal Ballet’s newest star
Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams
Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project is available from the Royal Opera House’s streaming service from Monday 20 December at 19.30 GMT (20.30 CET). The Guardian said: For his new ballet, Wayne … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams
Royal Ballet Principal dancer Edward Watson retires after 27 years
Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Edward Watson will give his final performance with the company on Saturday 30 October in Wayne McGregor’s new work, The Dante Project. “Edward Watson, the most … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Principal dancer Edward Watson retires after 27 years
The Royal Ballet announces 2021-2022 season, the first since 2019
The Royal Ballet has announced early plans for its 2021-2022 season. Detailed information will be announced on 1 June. Also, the Live Cinema season and digital programming will be announced later this … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces 2021-2022 season, the first since 2019
Full Royal Opera House TV and streaming times for the Christmas period
The Royal Opera House has announced its biggest ever programme of streaming and digital content, across a large range of platforms, “brought straight from our house to your house” over the Christmas … [Read more...] about Full Royal Opera House TV and streaming times for the Christmas period
[Interview] The Royal Ballet’s director, Kevin O’Hare, on returning to the Covent Garden stage
The Royal Ballet’s director, Kevin O’Hare, says about lockdown, I needed [the dancers] as much as they probably needed me. I think we have managed to keep the company spirit. Of course, we have … [Read more...] about [Interview] The Royal Ballet’s director, Kevin O’Hare, on returning to the Covent Garden stage
The Royal Ballet is Back on Stage – Friday 9 October
The Royal Ballet is Back on Stage, returning for a live-streamed performance from the stage of Covent Garden on Friday 9 October at 7.30pm. After an absence of seven … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet is Back on Stage – Friday 9 October
Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion
On 14 March 2020, The Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson was dancing Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre. A rare honour. She was partnered by former … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion
Photos and full programme of Margot Fonteyn, A Celebration with The Royal Ballet
Last night, 8 June 2019, The Royal Ballet celebrated the centenary of the birth of its most famous ballerina, Dame Margot Fonteyn, who was born on 18 May 1919. A performance of The Firebird, … [Read more...] about Photos and full programme of Margot Fonteyn, A Celebration with The Royal Ballet
Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s new triple bill
The Firebird / A Month in the Country / Symphony in C The curtain has just gone up on The Royal Ballet's latest triple bill and here are the first photos. The flash of a firebird, a family sent into … [Read more...] about Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s new triple bill