Seeing Peter Wright's The Nutcracker again after several years of witnessing other productions brings its success as a dramatic piece to the fore. Placing the traditional story within an outer tale of Drosselmeyer separated from, and then reunited with, his nephew Hans-Peter, adds a level of genuine emotion which cannot be matched by seeing a little girl finding her lost wooden … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s uplifting Nutcracker with Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell, Anna Rose O’Sullivan, James Hay and the ubiquitous Gary Avis
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Royal Ballet’s 70th anniversary revival of The Sleeping Beauty – casting and photos
The Sleeping Beauty reopened the Royal Opera House after the war in February 1946 when the Company first took up residence in Covent Garden with Margot Fonteyn dancing the role of Princess Aurora.Now, 70 years later, The Royal Ballet will be performing their signature piece from Wednesday 21 December 2016 until Tuesday 14 March 2017.The 70th anniversary revival features … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s 70th anniversary revival of The Sleeping Beauty – casting and photos
First glimpse of Wayne McGregor’s new work, Multiverse, for The Royal Ballet
The curtain has just gone down on the Wayne McGregor triple bill at the Royal Opera House, London.The Royal Ballet is celebrating McGregor’s tenth anniversary as its Resident Choreographer with an evening featuring revivals of Chroma and Carbon life and the world premiere of McGregor’s new ballet Multiverse, set to a new score by Steve Reich.Wayne McGregor became … [Read more...] about First glimpse of Wayne McGregor’s new work, Multiverse, for The Royal Ballet
Royal Ballet Autumn Season 2016 – 2017 – full dates and casts
The Royal Ballet has released the casting for their Autumn Season, from September 2016 until January 2017. Roberta Marquez will return as Guest Artist to dance two farewell performances in one of her signature roles as the wayward daughter Lise in La fille mal gardée.LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE27 and 30 September at 7.30pm / 5, 6, 10, 13, 18, 21 and 22 October at 7.30pm/30 … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Autumn Season 2016 – 2017 – full dates and casts
Yasmine Naghdi – the birth of a ballerina
Yasmine Naghdi was born on 25 March 1992 in London.Everyone I meet says, 'Where are you from?', and I say, 'I’m from London', and they say, 'No, where are you really from?'.Well, she has an exotic name and a somewhat exotic look but, although she also has an exciting mix of blood running through her veins, she is a true Londoner.I was born in London and have lived here … [Read more...] about Yasmine Naghdi – the birth of a ballerina