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[Review] Nureyev Legend and Legacy – a programme full of ‘wow wee’ moments

7 September 2022 by Matthew Paluch 8 Comments

Natalia Osipova in Laurencia Nureyev Legend and Legacy, photo by Andrej Uspenski

Welcome to this new collaboration between Gramilano and me, Matthew Paluch, to be known affectionately as London Calling. I'm honoured to share reviews and discussions here focusing on the London … [Read more...] about [Review] Nureyev Legend and Legacy – a programme full of ‘wow wee’ moments

Rudolf Nureyev Legend and Legacy – a starry celebration in London

18 August 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Merle Park and Rudolf Nureyev in rehearsal for Flower Festival in Genzano, photo by Francette Levieux

Rudolf Nureyev’s life and career will be celebrated in London with five performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which is where Nureyev made his London debut. Former Royal Ballet principal … [Read more...] about Rudolf Nureyev Legend and Legacy – a starry celebration in London

Marquee TV to stream London’s Dance for Ukraine gala

12 April 2022 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Mayara Magri and Francesco Gabriele Frola in Le Corsaire. Photo by Elliott Franks-02

Marquee TV will stream Dance for Ukraine, the special charity gala conceived by former Royal Ballet stars Ivan Putrov (Ukraine) and Alina Cojocaru (Romania) which was performed at the London Coliseum … [Read more...] about Marquee TV to stream London’s Dance for Ukraine gala

Extraordinary dancers will dance for Ukraine in Naples and Milan

26 March 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Ballet for Peace

Some of the dance names that have been making headlines recently will dance for Ukraine in two upcoming galas in Italy: Olga Smirnova, Victor Caixeta, Jacopo Tissi, Iana Salenko, Anastasia Matvienko … [Read more...] about Extraordinary dancers will dance for Ukraine in Naples and Milan

Natalia Osipova and international ballet stars dance for Ukraine

10 March 2022 by Gramilano 9 Comments

Dance for Ukraine

Former Royal Ballet stars and impresarios Ivan Putrov (Ukraine) and Alina Cojocaru (Romania) are putting on Dance for Ukraine, a benefit gala at the London Coliseum to raise funds for people in need … [Read more...] about Natalia Osipova and international ballet stars dance for Ukraine

First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet

7 December 2021 by Gramilano 1 Comment

English National Ballet in rehearsal for Raymonda by Tamara Rojo (c) Laurent Liotardo

The first photos of English National Ballet’s new production of Raymonda are of the rehearsals that took place in the company’s Holloway Production Studio at its east London home, the Mulryan Centre … [Read more...] about First look at Tamara Rojo’s Raymonda for English National Ballet

English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’

26 May 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Katja Khaniukova and Irek Mukhamedov in Annabelle Lopez Ochoas Broken Wings © Laurent Liotardo

This summer, from 16 - 26 June, English National Ballet presents Solstice, a programme of repertoire highlights, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Solstice features excerpts from the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s new programme ‘Solstice’

English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’

20 April 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Senseless Kindness © Morgan Sinclair

Marking its first live performances to theatre audiences for over a year, English National Ballet returns to the stage on Monday 17 May with Reunion at Sadler’s Wells, London. Reunion sees ENB … [Read more...] about English National Ballet returns to the stage with ‘Reunion’

English National Ballet returns to the stage and presents a new Christmas Nutcracker

12 October 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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English National Ballet returns to the stage with performances of Nutcracker Delights at the London Coliseum this Christmas from 3 December 2020 until 3 January 2021. ENB is … [Read more...] about English National Ballet returns to the stage and presents a new Christmas Nutcracker

Photo Album: English National Ballet in Le Corsaire

17 March 2020 by Gramilano 1 Comment

10 English National Ballet in Le Corsaire with Erina Takahashi and Francesco Gabriele Frola @ Dasa Wharton

It all looks gorgeous but British companies have fought shy of Le Corsaire for a reason. The silly tale of lecherous pashas and smiling slave girls calls for a wholehearted, honey-roast acting style … [Read more...] about Photo Album: English National Ballet in Le Corsaire

English National Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella in-the-round

7 March 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Emma Hawes and Francesco Gabriele Frola in ENB's Cinderella, photo © Jason Bell, with Art Direction and Design by Charlotte Wilkinson Studio

English National Ballet will perform a new in-the-round version of Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella at the Royal Albert Hall from 6-16 June 2019. Working from the dark Brothers Grimm version of the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella in-the-round

Meet Francesco Gabriele Frola — National Ballet of Canada and English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

14 August 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Francesco Gabriele Frola. Photo By Karolina Kuras, 2016 01

Italian ballet dancer Francesco Gabriele Frola has been promoted to Principal Dancer of the National Ballet of Canada and at the same time becomes a Principal at English National Ballet. Dance is in … [Read more...] about Meet Francesco Gabriele Frola — National Ballet of Canada and English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season

19 June 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Tamara Rojo, Jeffrey Cirio and Jospeph Caley in Song of the Earth © Laurent Liotardo (4)

Tamara Rojo has announced promotions within English National Ballet and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season. Joiners and promotions Joining the Company will be Jeffrey Cirio who joins English … [Read more...] about English National Ballet announces promotions and new joiners for the 2018/2019 season

Skylar Campbell and Francesco Gabriele Frola Promoted to Principal Dancer at The National Ballet of Canada

18 June 2018 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Skylar Campbell and Francesco Gabriele Frola, photos by Karolina Kuras

Six Promotions in 2018/19 Season Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, yesterday announced six promotions for the 2018/19 season: Skylar Campbell and Francesco Gabriele … [Read more...] about Skylar Campbell and Francesco Gabriele Frola Promoted to Principal Dancer at The National Ballet of Canada

National Ballet of Canada brings its stars to Paris in Neumeier’s Nijinsky

23 August 2017 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Guillaume Côté in Nijinsky, photo by Cylla von Tiedemann

The National Ballet of Canada brings John Neumeier's ballet Nijinsky to Paris in October. The performances mark the National Ballet’s return to Paris for first the time in 45 years. Nijinsky will run … [Read more...] about National Ballet of Canada brings its stars to Paris in Neumeier’s Nijinsky

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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