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”
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Celebrating ‘The Red Shoes’ – the film and the exhibition
Jann Parry sees the classic The Red Shoes film, recently remastered and the associated BFI exhibition TitleThe Red Shoes (re-mastered): 1948 film by The Archers (Emeric Pressburger and Michael … [Read more...] about Celebrating ‘The Red Shoes’ – the film and the exhibition
New York Premiere of McGregor’s Woolf Works to highlight American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, 18 June – 20 July 2024, will feature the New York Premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works. Alessandra Ferri, former … [Read more...] about New York Premiere of McGregor’s Woolf Works to highlight American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
[Photo Album] Dasa Wharton sees Don Quixote with The Royal Ballet – Nuñez, Muntagirov, Naghdi, Ball
Don Quixote with Marianela Nuñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Mayara Magri In staging his version for The Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta, who was once a high-jumping and charming Basilio, has taken the wise … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Dasa Wharton sees Don Quixote with The Royal Ballet – Nuñez, Muntagirov, Naghdi, Ball
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
The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
On 29 October Jann Parry saw RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 The competition formerly known as the (Adeline) Genée returned to London after a hiatus because of Covid … [Read more...] about The Fonteyn at His Majesty’s – Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) presented the final of its Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 last night at His Majesty’s Theatre in London. The Fonteyn competition is the pinnacle … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
[Review] The Limit – The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in a new two-hander
Jann Parry sees The Limit at the Linbury Theatre – “Hayward and Campbell are marvellous movers but the production’s premise is perverse.” TitleThe LimitCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Linbury … [Read more...] about [Review] The Limit – The Royal Ballet’s Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell in a new two-hander
Alessandra Ferri is the new director of the Vienna State Ballet
Alessandra Ferri will become the new director of the Wiener Staatsballett – the Vienna State Opera ballet company – from 1 September 2025. The announcement was made at a press conference in Vienna … [Read more...] about Alessandra Ferri is the new director of the Vienna State Ballet
[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
#WorldBalletDay celebrates 10th anniversary
The annual free digital 24-hour livestream for World Ballet Day occurs on Wednesday 1 November this year. Kevin O'Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, said: It’s incredible to think that … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay celebrates 10th anniversary
[Interview] Alexander Campbell on ‘The Limit’ – a new work for The Royal Ballet
“The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there were a limit?” This was the conceit of Sam Steiner’s 2015 play, Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons. The Royal … [Read more...] about [Interview] Alexander Campbell on ‘The Limit’ – a new work for The Royal Ballet
[Review] A new dance biography: “Dynamo, Michael Somes – A Life in the Royal Ballet”
Jann Parry reviews Sarah Woodcock's lovingly written biography of The Royal Ballet's "almost legendary figure", Michael Somes For Royal Ballet aficionados of a certain age, Michael Somes was an … [Read more...] about [Review] A new dance biography: “Dynamo, Michael Somes – A Life in the Royal Ballet”
Dynamo – Sarah Woodcock’s new biography of The Royal Ballet star Michael Somes
Michael Somes is the unsung hero of the Royal Ballet - the dynamo driving performances as dancer and partner to Margot Fonteyn and as overseer of performances in the company's greatest years. Somes … [Read more...] about Dynamo – Sarah Woodcock’s new biography of The Royal Ballet star Michael Somes
World premiere of film of Kenneth MacMillan’s Sea of Troubles
This autumn, Yorke Dance Project will give the world premiere of its film of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet Sea of Troubles which explores the psychological truths and dynamics between the characters … [Read more...] about World premiere of film of Kenneth MacMillan’s Sea of Troubles
The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream
On Saturday 18 November at the Royal Opera House’s Clore Studio, The Royal Ballet will present an extended Insight event to celebrate the innovative creative genius of Bronislava Nijinska. The … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Bronislava Nijinska in free livestream
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 casting until March 2024
The Royal Ballet has announced casting until – wait for it – March 2024! Wonderful news for those who need to plan months in advance to arrange work leave, flights and accommodation. Casting … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces casting until March 2024
[Review] Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends in the English countryside, come rain or shine
Graham Watts sees Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House, UK TitleÉtoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & FriendsCompanyThe Covent Garden Dance CompanyVenueHatch House, … [Read more...] about [Review] Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends in the English countryside, come rain or shine
[Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance at The Royal Opera House TitleThe Royal Ballet School Summer PerformanceCompanyThe Royal Ballet SchoolVenueThe Royal Opera House, … [Read more...] about [Review and Photo Album] The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance 2023
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] McNicol Ballet Collective in Devotions: “an engaging and committed group of dancers”
Paul Arrowsmith sees McNicol Ballet Collective in Devotions, part of the Next Generation Festival at The Royal Opera House TitleDevotionsCompanyMcNicol Ballet CollectiveVenueLinbury Theatre, Royal … [Read more...] about [Review] McNicol Ballet Collective in Devotions: “an engaging and committed group of dancers”
The Royal Ballet celebrates Wayne Sleep’s 75th birthday
On Monday 17 July 2023, the Royal Opera House will host an afternoon of entertainment to celebrate the 75th birthday of former Royal Ballet Principal dancer Wayne Sleep. Distinctively “diminutive … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet celebrates Wayne Sleep’s 75th birthday
[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 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
Remembering Lynn Seymour, by her best friend
Lynn Seymour died on 7 March 2023 at the age of 83. Kenneth MacMillan created several works on her and said, “Lynn Seymour has a wonderfully expressive body, great musicality and independence.” The … [Read more...] about Remembering Lynn Seymour, by her best friend
Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season
The Royal Opera House has announced its next Cinema Season with 13 productions, eight of which will be broadcast to screens around the world. The season begins in September when Music Director of … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House announces 2023-2024 opera and ballet Cinema Season
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
