The Royal Ballet has unveiled a programme that aims to honour its extraordinary lineage and embrace the future of the art form during the 2026-2027 Season. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
Peter Wright
Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates Sir Peter Wright’s Centenary with Gala Performance
Sir Peter Wright Centenary on 18 June will feature highlights from some of the director and choreographer’s most beloved works, including Giselle, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and Coppélia. For … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates Sir Peter Wright’s Centenary with Gala Performance
Review: Mayara Magri’s ‘revelatory’ debut as Giselle with Matthew Ball and The Royal Ballet
Lily Hyde sees Mayara Magri’s debut as Giselle and thinks it ‘will go on to be regarded as timeless and perennial as Wright’s ballet itself’. TitleGiselleCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueRoyal Ballet … [Read more...] about Review: Mayara Magri’s ‘revelatory’ debut as Giselle with Matthew Ball and The Royal Ballet
Review: Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell in The Royal Ballet’s Giselle
Jonathan Gray sees Marianela Nuñez (sincerity that touches the heart) and William Bracewell (magnificent dancing and partnering) in Peter Wright's Giselle. TitleGiselleCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: Marianela Nuñez and William Bracewell in The Royal Ballet’s Giselle
Patricio Revé joins The Royal Ballet as Principal dancer
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, today announced that Patricio Revé will join the Company as a Principal dancer from the start of the 2026/27 Season. Revé is currently a Guest Artist … [Read more...] about Patricio Revé joins The Royal Ballet as Principal dancer
Review: The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker – the most elaborate and grandiose of all UK stagings – with Sasaki, Rovero, Zambon, Junker, and Hay
Jonathan Gray finds much to enjoy in Peter Wright's The Nutcracker with an impressive young cast. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueRoyal Ballet and Opera, Covent Garden, LondonDate22 … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker – the most elaborate and grandiose of all UK stagings – with Sasaki, Rovero, Zambon, Junker, and Hay
Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Mariko Sasaki and Giacomo Rovero on preparing for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince
On Monday 22 December, The Royal Ballet’s Mariko Sasaki and Giacomo Rovero will dance The Sugar Plum Fairy and The Prince in Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker. Mariko Sasaki is a First Soloist with the … [Read more...] about Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Mariko Sasaki and Giacomo Rovero on preparing for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince
Review: Valentino Zucchetti’s The Nutcracker for New English Ballet Theatre
Lily Hyde sees Valentino Zucchetti's production of The Nutcracker for New English Ballet Theatre – it’s a show with heart. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyNew English Ballet TheatreVenueSainsbury … [Read more...] about Review: Valentino Zucchetti’s The Nutcracker for New English Ballet Theatre
Interview: Valentino Zucchetti, choreographer and Royal Ballet First Soloist, talks about his new Nutcracker
Lily Hyde talks to choreographer and Royal Ballet First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti as his new production of The Nutcracker for New English Ballet Theatre tours to the Bahamas before a pre-Christmas … [Read more...] about Interview: Valentino Zucchetti, choreographer and Royal Ballet First Soloist, talks about his new Nutcracker
Sir Peter Wright celebrates his 99th birthday onstage with The Royal Ballet
On the opening night of The Nutcracker season at the Royal Ballet and Opera, the choreographer Sir Peter Wright came onstage after the performance of his well-loved production that he created in 1984. … [Read more...] about Sir Peter Wright celebrates his 99th birthday onstage with The Royal Ballet
Review: The Royal Ballet is back with The Nutcracker – the magic really sings
Matthew Paluch sees The Nutcracker with the Royal Ballet and Opera – top-notch entertainment of quality, where the gold sparkles more than anywhere else. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyThe Royal … [Read more...] about Review: The Royal Ballet is back with The Nutcracker – the magic really sings
Review: Giselle with the National Ballet of Japan at the Royal Ballet and Opera in London
Jonathan Gray sees the National Ballet of Japan's "triumphant" opening in London – excellent dancers in an impressive company debut. TitleGiselleCompanyNational Ballet of JapanVenueRoyal Ballet and … [Read more...] about Review: Giselle with the National Ballet of Japan at the Royal Ballet and Opera in London
Royal Ballet and Opera announces 2025/26 Cinema Season
The Royal Ballet and Opera will bring nine productions from London to 1,500 cinema screens in 50 countries for 2025/26. Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, said, “Our upcoming Cinema Season … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet and Opera announces 2025/26 Cinema Season
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
Voices of British Ballet’s new podcast and platform to celebrate the history of dance in Britain
Tuesday 25 March 2025 sees the launch of Voices of British Ballet, the oral history project that began in 2002 and now will be available via a new website hosting the growing collection of podcasts … [Read more...] about Voices of British Ballet’s new podcast and platform to celebrate the history of dance in Britain
Laurent Hilaire announces the Bayerisches Staatsballett’s 2025-2026 season
Ballet Director Laurent Hilaire has presented the programme of the Bavarian State Ballet (Bayerisches Staatsballett) season for 2025-26 which sees three new mixed bills, world premieres, and house … [Read more...] about Laurent Hilaire announces the Bayerisches Staatsballett’s 2025-2026 season
Review: Cinderella with Birmingham Royal Ballet – a company on glittering, reenergised form
Paul Arrowsmith sees Birmingham Royal Ballet in David Bintley's Cinderella – told with dramatic and theatrical flair TitleCinderellaCompanyBirmingham Royal BalletVenueThe Lowry, SalfordDate8 March … [Read more...] about Review: Cinderella with Birmingham Royal Ballet – a company on glittering, reenergised form
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a much-loved production
Graham Watts kicks off the Christmas season seeing Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker with “oohs” and “ahhs” from a suitably enchanted audience. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyBirmingham Royal … [Read more...] about Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a much-loved production
[Interview] Margaret Barbieri, assistant director of Sarasota Ballet, on the eve of the company’s performances at The Royal Opera House
Former Prima Ballerina and assistant director of Sarasota Ballet, Margaret Barbieri, talks to Paul Arrowsmith as the company visits London in a celebration of Frederick Ashton What are your … [Read more...] about [Interview] Margaret Barbieri, assistant director of Sarasota Ballet, on the eve of the company’s performances at The Royal Opera House
Royal Ballet and Opera announces 2024-2025 Cinema Season
11 productions screened in 1,500 cinemas across the globe, bringing The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera to 50 countries, including seven live broadcasts The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet and Opera announces 2024-2025 Cinema Season
[Review] César Morales’ farewell performances in Sleeping Beauty with Birmingham Royal Ballet
Jonathan Gray sees César Morales in The Sleeping Beauty as he says farewell to Birmingham Royal Ballet TitleThe Sleeping Beauty CompanyBirmingham Royal BalletVenueBirmingham HippodromeDate22 February … [Read more...] about [Review] César Morales’ farewell performances in Sleeping Beauty with Birmingham Royal Ballet
The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour
The National Ballet of Canada has unveiled its 2024-2025 season. Principal Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté will retire after 26 years with the National Ballet. Although my … [Read more...] about The National Ballet of Canada: a farewell to Guillaume Côté, and a “hello London” with the National Ballet on tour
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
NutcrackAR – Birmingham Royal Ballet’s augmented reality countdown to Nutcracker time
Birmingham Royal Ballet has partnered with RiVR, a UK-based virtual reality company to bring a new look to The Nutcracker. The 12 Days of NutcrackAR is the world’s first Nutcracker-themed augmented … [Read more...] about NutcrackAR – Birmingham Royal Ballet’s augmented reality countdown to Nutcracker time
Royal Ballet casting for autumn performances 2023 with role debuts
The Royal Ballet casting for main roles is announced for all performances from 30 September 2023 until 13 January 2024. General booking opens on 2 August 2023 for the whole period. The ballets … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet casting for autumn performances 2023 with role debuts
Principal Brandon Lawrence to leave Birmingham Royal Ballet to join Ballett Zürich
Birmingham Royal Ballet will say farewell to Principal dancer Brandon Lawrence at the end of the 2022/2023 season when he leaves to join Ballett Zürich for Cathy Marston’s first season as … [Read more...] about Principal Brandon Lawrence to leave Birmingham Royal Ballet to join Ballett Zürich
[Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake with guest Polina Semionova
Jonathan Gray goes on another trip to the lake to see Polina Semionova take to the stage of Birmingham Hippodrome TitleSwan LakeCompanyBirmingham Royal BalletVenueBirmingham HippodromeDate17 February … [Read more...] about [Review] Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake with guest Polina Semionova
[Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London
Jonathan Gray sees the return of English National Ballet’s production of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum TitleSwan LakeCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon ColiseumDate12 January … [Read more...] about [Review] Back by the lake: English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in London
The lonely father – Jonathan Gray reviews a new biography of the choreographer John Cranko
I’ve always been interested in how some theatrical works survive the years, and some do not. Giacomo Meyerbeer, for example, was probably the most famous opera composer of the middle years of the 19th … [Read more...] about The lonely father – Jonathan Gray reviews a new biography of the choreographer John Cranko
[Review] Rudolf Nureyev’s Nutcracker at La Scala – lacking fizz
The return to La Scala of Rudolf Nureyev’s Nutcracker after 16 years gives back a well-loved production after the theatre flirted with versions by Duato and Balanchine, and it marks another step in … [Read more...] about [Review] Rudolf Nureyev’s Nutcracker at La Scala – lacking fizz