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
Marcelino Sambé
Review: The Royal Ballet revives Glen Tetley’s Pierrot Lunaire
Graham Watts sees Marcelino Sambé, Mayara Magri and Matthew Ball in Pierrot Lunaire, celebrating Glen Tetley’s centenary. TitlePierrot LunaireCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueLinbury Theatre, The Royal … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet revives Glen Tetley’s Pierrot Lunaire
The Royal Ballet celebrates Glen Tetley’s centenary with Pierrot Lunaire
The Royal Ballet celebrates the centenary of Glen Tetley’s birth this February with a revival of his masterwork Pierrot Lunaire. American choreographer Glen Tetley was born on 3 February 1926 in … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Glen Tetley’s centenary with Pierrot Lunaire
Review: Royal Ballet’s Woolf Works – Seamless Sensations of Embodied Memory
Lucía Piquero sees the Royal Ballet in Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works – a work resonating with the need to question what and how dance does. TitleWoolf WorksCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Ballet … [Read more...] about Review: Royal Ballet’s Woolf Works – Seamless Sensations of Embodied Memory
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: Black History Month Draft Works at The Royal Opera House – the future is certainly looking bright
Lily Hyde sees Black History Month Draft Works at The Royal Opera House curated by Marcelino Sambé with the work of five Black female choreographers. TitleBlack History Month Draft … [Read more...] about Review: Black History Month Draft Works at The Royal Opera House – the future is certainly looking bright
The Royal Ballet’s La Fille mal gardée, live in cinemas 5 November
Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée returns to The Royal Ballet for the first time since 2016. Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé are in the lead roles for the cinema relay on 5 November, roles … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s La Fille mal gardée, live in cinemas 5 November
Review: Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate returns with The Royal Ballet
Graham Watts sees Like Water for Chocolate with Christopher Wheeldon bringing an extraordinary book to life in dance. TitleLike Water for ChocolateCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about Review: Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate returns with The Royal Ballet
As queer male representation in ballet soars, queer female representation stays firmly on the ground
Ballet has long served as a haven for queer people. From composers such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky to choreographers like Frederick Ashton and Jerome Robbins, impresarios like Sergei Diaghilev, and, of … [Read more...] about As queer male representation in ballet soars, queer female representation stays firmly on the ground
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
Review: International Draft Works 2025 at the Royal Opera House
Graham Watts sees this season’s International Draft Works hosted by the Royal Ballet and Opera, an evening that was “both random and refreshing”. TitleInternational Draft … [Read more...] about Review: International Draft Works 2025 at the Royal Opera House
Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre – Graham, Strømgren, Ashton
Matthew Paluch sees Natalia Osipova in three pieces at the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Linbury Theatre with Marcelino Sambé and Christopher Akrill. TitleMartha Graham - Errand into the MazeFrederick … [Read more...] about Review: Natalia Osipova at the Linbury Theatre – Graham, Strømgren, Ashton
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
Osipova / Linbury – an evening of dance with Natalia Osipova in London
The Royal Ballet and Natalia Osipova present Osipova / Linbury – an evening of dance with Natalia Osipova. Osipova / Linbury draws on the work of choreographic luminaries Martha Graham and … [Read more...] about Osipova / Linbury – an evening of dance with Natalia Osipova in London
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] The Royal Ballet in Ashton Celebrated – Les Rendezvous, The Dream, Rhapsody
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet in Ashton Celebrated – Les Rendezvous, The Dream, and Rhapsody – an evening of musicality and daring. TitleLes Rendezvous, The Dream, RhapsodyCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet in Ashton Celebrated – Les Rendezvous, The Dream, Rhapsody
[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”
New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works highlights American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer Season go on sale Monday 22 April 22 at 12pm at the Metropolitan Opera House box office. Performances – from 18 June until 20 July 2024 – will … [Read more...] about New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works highlights American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
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
[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
MacMillan Celebrated – The Royal Ballet celebrates its former principal choreographer
The Royal Ballet presents MacMillan Celebrated, a programme of works on both the Main Stage and Linbury Theatre celebrating the work of the company’s former Director and Principal Choreographer, … [Read more...] about MacMillan Celebrated – The Royal Ballet celebrates its former principal choreographer
[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
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
The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker with Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé – cinema audiences are in for a treat
Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker with Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé – "on this special evening I was very glad to become acquainted with it all over again" TitleThe … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker with Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Marcelino Sambé – cinema audiences are in for a treat
[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”
Casting for The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake (March-May 2024) is announced
The Royal Ballet has announced casting for next year’s Swan Lake performances, which run from 6 March until 11 May 2024. In Liam Scarlett’s production, there will be role debuts for Soloist Mariko … [Read more...] about Casting for The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake (March-May 2024) is announced
[Review] The Royal Ballet double bill: Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi and Cathy Marston’s The Cellist
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet's double bill with Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi and Cathy Marston’s The Cellist TitleAnemoi / The Cellist CompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet double bill: Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi and Cathy Marston’s The Cellist
[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote with Mayara Magri and Marcelino Sambé
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote with Mayara Magri and Marcelino Sambé – "a cheery antidote to winter’s arrival" TitleDon QuixoteCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote with Mayara Magri and Marcelino Sambé
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
Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup
The Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 will be given to Carlos Acosta CBE, a Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner in 1990 and current Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet. The Prix de Lausanne 2023 50th … [Read more...] about Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup