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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Interview: Royal Ballet Principal Calvin Richardson on life before and after Mayerling
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
Review: William Bracewell gives a Shakespearean performance in his debut in Mayerling with The Royal Ballet
Lily Hyde sees William Bracewell's debut in Mayerling – one of The Royal Ballet’s most intelligent dancers, a singular performer who evades comparison. TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: William Bracewell gives a Shakespearean performance in his debut in Mayerling with The Royal Ballet
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: US premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen opens The Joffrey Ballet’s 70th anniversary season in Chicago amid a myriad of milestones
Scott C Morgan sees the US premiere of Liam Scarlett's Carmen with the Joffrey Ballet – an impressive story ballet adaptation. TitleCarmenCompanyThe Joffrey BalletVenueLyric Opera House, … [Read more...] about Review: US premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen opens The Joffrey Ballet’s 70th anniversary season in Chicago amid a myriad of milestones
Interview: Christopher Marney, director of London City Ballet
Tonight, London City Ballet heads out on its second international tour, which starts at the Sintra Festival in Portugal, visits many venues around the UK (including London’s Sadler’s Wells from 13-14 … [Read more...] about Interview: Christopher Marney, director of London City Ballet
Review: The Royal Ballet in MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet – wonderfully fresh with lively dancing and vivid interpretations
Jonathan Gray sees Romeo and Juliet with Yasmine Naghdi and Matthew Ball who continue to deepen and intensify their interpretations. TitleRomeo and JulietCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet in MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet – wonderfully fresh with lively dancing and vivid interpretations
[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
[Review] MacMillan Celebrated – The Royal Ballet shows the choreographer fizzing with ideas
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet's triple bill MacMillan Celebrated – showing a versatile and compelling creative force. TitleMacMillan Celebrated: Danses concertantes, Different Drummer, … [Read more...] about [Review] MacMillan Celebrated – The Royal Ballet shows the choreographer fizzing with ideas
A Guide to Manon – MacMillan’s biographer, Jann Parry, observes Natalia Osipova as Manon, with Reece Clarke
Jann Parry – author of the Kenneth MacMillan biography "Different Drummer: The Life of Kenneth MacMillan" – comments on Natalia Osipova's Manon and directing ballet for … [Read more...] about A Guide to Manon – MacMillan’s biographer, Jann Parry, observes Natalia Osipova as Manon, with Reece Clarke
[Review] Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé ‘infectious and genuine’ in The Royal Ballet’s Manon
Matthew Paluch sees The Royal Ballet’s Manon as it celebrates 50 years on stage. TitleManonCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate18 January 2024ReviewerMatthew Paluch Manon … [Read more...] about [Review] Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé ‘infectious and genuine’ in The Royal Ballet’s Manon
Rocchetta Grand Jeté – Royal Ballet dancers among the Italian vines
This weekend – 26 and 27 August – sees Steven McRae, Sarah Lamb, Matthew Ball, Mayara Magri, Ryoichi Hirano, Anna Rose O'Sullivan, Laura Morera, and other members of The Royal Ballet, in a gala … [Read more...] about Rocchetta Grand Jeté – Royal Ballet dancers among the Italian vines
The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, new joiners and leavers
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O'Hare, has announced the promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2023/24 Season. The dancers have been on spectacular form during the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, new joiners and leavers
Laura Morera’s farewell to Covent Garden
Jonathan Gray sees Laura Morera's final performance at The Royal Opera House TitleAnastasia Act IIICompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate17 June 2023AuthorJonathan Gray It’s … [Read more...] about Laura Morera’s farewell to Covent Garden
[Review] Royal Ballet triple bill: Untitled, 2023, Corybantic Games, Anastasia Act III
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet's triple bill: 'Untitled, 2023', 'Corybantic Games', and 'Anastasia Act III' TitleUNTITLED, 2023 / CORYBANTIC GAMES / ANASTASIA ACT IIICompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] Royal Ballet triple bill: Untitled, 2023, Corybantic Games, Anastasia Act III
[Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol
Under the umbrella title of Devotions, the McNicol Ballet Collective is presenting a triple-bill of work by its founder, Andrew McNicol in the UK this June. Devotions features the premiere of … [Read more...] about [Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol
Winners of the UK 2023 National Dance Awards
The 2023 National Dance Awards winners were announced today at a ceremony at The Coronet Theatre in Notting Hill Gate, which is the first time that the event has been held at this atmospheric … [Read more...] about Winners of the UK 2023 National Dance Awards
Royal Ballet’s three one-act ballets – Wayne McGregor (world premiere) | Wheeldon | MacMillan
World Premiere by Wayne McGregor Christopher Wheeldon’s Corybantic Games Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III This June, The Royal Ballet presents a programme of one-act ballets … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s three one-act ballets – Wayne McGregor (world premiere) | Wheeldon | MacMillan
[Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits
After 27 years with The Royal Ballet, Laura Morera's final performance at the Royal Opera House is on 17 June in Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III. She dances on the company’s visit to … [Read more...] about [Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits
[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?
They say compromise, we say evolution – can the value system of ballet be broader
They say compromise, we say evolution. Can the value system of ballet be broader than it currently is? Matthew Paluch reacts to recent, decisive opinions. "If you can actually be yourself and at … [Read more...] about They say compromise, we say evolution – can the value system of ballet be broader
[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] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death
Guest author Jonathan Gray looks at Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling in London and Paris TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal Ballet / Paris Opéra BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, London / Palais Garnier, … [Read more...] about [Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death
[Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling
The Royal Ballet’s long run of Mayerling proceeds with many debuts, including that of Fumi Kaneko who will be dancing Countess Larisch for the first time on 21 October. There are many other debuts … [Read more...] about [Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling
How MacMillan shapes Rudolf’s women – The Royal Ballet in Mayerling
Guest author Matthew Paluch watches The Royal Ballet in Mayerling and ponders on how the six main female characters shape Crown Prince Rudolf and his demise. People always complain that ballet … [Read more...] about How MacMillan shapes Rudolf’s women – The Royal Ballet in Mayerling
Athelhampton House Gala: Stars of The Royal Ballet dance in charity gala this weekend
The Athelhampton House Gala in Dorset has become an annual happening after the Royal Ballet’s Meaghan Grace Hinkis created the event after the first lockdown in 2020. Hinkis, who has been a first … [Read more...] about Athelhampton House Gala: Stars of The Royal Ballet dance in charity gala this weekend
First look: Photo album of Ballet’s Like Water For Chocolate
The curtain has just come down on opening night of Christopher Wheeldon's new work for The Royal Ballet. Below is a gallery of photos from yesterday's dress rehearsal (1 June 2022). A modern … [Read more...] about First look: Photo album of Ballet’s Like Water For Chocolate
Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021
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
Ballet treats to view online during the holidays
Dance programming for the festive period from companies all over the world are many: free, subscription and pay-per-view. Here are some that have caught my eye. Please feel free to signal in the … [Read more...] about Ballet treats to view online during the holidays
[Photo Album] The Royal Ballet: Back on Stage – tonight and for 30 days
A special live-streamed performance tonight, Friday 13 November at 7.30pm GMT of the gala The Royal Ballet: Back on Stage, will be available through The Royal Opera House site for the next 30 days. … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] The Royal Ballet: Back on Stage – tonight and for 30 days