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Birmingham Royal Ballet announces launch of BRB2, its new touring company

23 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dancers of BRB2 with Carlos Acosta - Drew Tommons

BRB2 is a new initiative where Birmingham Royal Ballet seeks out some of the best young ballet graduates from around the world to join a two-year performance programme, providing employment for the … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces launch of BRB2, its new touring company

Pam Tanowitz’s Secret Things, her second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this season

21 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Everyone Keeps Me, The Royal Ballet, photo by Bill Cooper ROH

Pam Tanowitz’s second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this Season is part of a special programme in the Linbury Theatre. The new work will be seen alongside the first revival of her ballet … [Read more...] about Pam Tanowitz’s Secret Things, her second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this season

Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup

19 January 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Prix de Lausanne 2020-01

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

Principal dancer Jared Angle to give final performance with NYCB

13 January 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Maria Kowroski and Jared Angle in Christopher Wheeldon’s Liturgy photo by Paul Kolnik

New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Jared Angle will give his final performance with New York City Ballet on 4 February 2023 at 2pm, dancing the role of Prince Ivan in George Balanchine and Jerome … [Read more...] about Principal dancer Jared Angle to give final performance with NYCB

The lonely father – Jonathan Gray reviews a new biography of the choreographer John Cranko

3 January 2023 by Jonathan Gray Leave a Comment

Cranko & Haydee in rehearsal ph. Andreas Heumann crop

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

Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

29 December 2022 by Matthew Paluch 5 Comments

12 - The Rite of Spring - Mats Ek - English National Ballet, photo by Dasa Wharton 2022

Matthew Paluch looks at London dance 2022. Balanchine said something or other about the now. The present is all that matters. So please forgive me Mr B, for I'm gonna be doing some reflecting. … [Read more...] about Dance 2022 – Our critic looks at a year of dance in London

The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty returns – also in cinemas

15 December 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Yasmine Nagdhi and Matthew Ball in The Sleeping Beauty, photo by Bill Cooper, The Royal Ballet 2017 ROH

This season, The Royal Ballet’s production of The Sleeping Beauty returns to the Royal Opera House, from Monday 16 January until Tuesday 6 June 2023. The ballet was first presented at Covent Garden … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty returns – also in cinemas

Dame Beryl Grey: an obituary by Mary Clarke

12 December 2022 by Gramilano 6 Comments

Beryl Grey as the Lilac Fairy as photographed by Gordon Anthony for the 1946-1947 season brochure of Sadler's Wells Ballet at The Royal Opera House

Beryl Grey, who has died at the age of 95, was a ballerina, director, administrator, and patron of many dance organisations, who had a distinguished international career but was quintessentially a … [Read more...] about Dame Beryl Grey: an obituary by Mary Clarke

[Review] Mayerling with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward: a magnificent night full of dazzling performances

25 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch 6 Comments

Mayerling rehearsals with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward, photo by Andrej Uspenski - 06

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Mayerling at The Royal Opera House with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward TitleMayerlingCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera House, LondonDate24 November … [Read more...] about [Review] Mayerling with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward: a magnificent night full of dazzling performances

[Review] The Royal Ballet: A Diamond Celebration – the importance of the past, present, and future

17 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch 7 Comments

Marcelino Sambé and Matthew Ball in For Four 2022 ROH, photographed by Andrej Uspenski

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

Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker live in cinemas for Christmas

8 November 2022 by Gramilano 4 Comments

'The Nutcracker performed by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, London, UK

Peter Wright’s production of The Nutcracker with The Royal Ballet will be broadcast live to over 900 cinemas this Christmas. On Thursday 8 December 2022, audiences in 20 countries around the … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker live in cinemas for Christmas

A Diamond Celebration in cinema: The Royal Ballet Celebrates 60 Years

7 November 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Artists of The Royal Ballet in Diamonds, photo by Bill Cooper, ROH 2013

The Royal Ballet presents A Diamond Celebration, a special programme to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Friends of Covent Garden. It will be broadcast live to cinemas around the world on … [Read more...] about A Diamond Celebration in cinema: The Royal Ballet Celebrates 60 Years

[Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on

7 November 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Edward Watson in A Sheila Dance by Arthur Pita - Men in Motion, photo by Elliott Franks 03

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees the 10th-anniversary performance of Men in Motion TitleMen in MotionCompanyIvan Putrov's Men in MotionVenueThe London ColiseumDate6 November 2022ReviewerMatthew … [Read more...] about [Review] Men in Motion: the male dance spectacular still delivers, ten years on

[Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death

31 October 2022 by Jonathan Gray 5 Comments

Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in Mayerling, photo by Andrej Uspenski, ROH 2022

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

[Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House

20 October 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

BalletBlack_The Barbican,Say It Loud,Choreography; Cassa Pancho,DANCERS;Joss Alves,Isabela Coracy,Alexander Fadayiro,Sayaka Ichikawa,Rosanna Lindsey, Mthuthuzeli November,

Guest author Matthew Paluch sees Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black in 'Say it Loud' and 'Black Sun'. TitleSay it Loud and Black SunCompanyBallet BlackVenueLinbury Theatre, LondonDate19 October … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Black celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Royal Opera House

[Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet

19 October 2022 by Matthew Paluch 1 Comment

Crytal Pite's Light Of Passage - The Royal Ballet, photo Tristram Kenton ROH

Guest author Matthew Paluch reviews the opening night of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage, her first full-length ballet for The Royal Ballet. TitleLight of PassageCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] World premiere of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage for The Royal Ballet

Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere

18 October 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Light Of Passage by Crystal Pite - The Royal Ballet, photo Tristram Kenton ROH

The curtain has just gone down on the opening night – 18 October 2022 ­– of Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage. Pite has returned to The Royal Ballet to transform her shorter work Flight Pattern into a … [Read more...] about Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage: first look at tonight’s Royal Ballet world premiere

#WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance

15 October 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

World Ballet Day 2021 Photograph by Andrej Uspenski ROH

#WorldBalletDay 2022 will be the biggest yet with over 60 companies, from 6 continents, coming together online on Wednesday 2 November 2022 to celebrate dance. The line-up of participating … [Read more...] about #WorldBalletDay 2022 – the biggest-ever global celebration of dance

[Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling

14 October 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov rehearse Mayerling. Photo by Dancers Diary ROH 1

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

10 October 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Natalia Osipova as Mary Vetsera and Ryoichi Hirano as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling c 2018 ROH. Photograph by Helen Maybanks 2

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

Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond

29 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Random International and Company Wayne McGregors Rain Room 2012 Photograph by Sidd Khujuria

Studio Wayne McGregor has announced four world premieres, two European premieres, five revivals, and celebrations for 30 years of Company Wayne McGregor Wayne McGregorbrings Margaret Atwood’s … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor: 2022-2023 and beyond

The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling in 1978, and now live in cinemas

28 September 2022 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Natalia Osipova as Mary Vetsera and Ryoichi Hirano as Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling c 2018 ROH. Photograph by Helen Maybanks 1

The Royal Ballet opens its 2022-2023 cinema season with Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, marking 30 years since the choreographer’s death in 1992. It will be broadcast on opening night, Wednesday 5 … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Mayerling in 1978, and now live in cinemas

[Review] Fabula Collective’s MOMENTUM at Sadler’s Wells: Daring. Unstoppable.

21 September 2022 by Matthew Paluch Leave a Comment

Thou Art the Man - Mara Galeazzi, Travis Clausen-Knight, William James - Photo by Andrej Uspenski 4

"One night only, One night only, One night only" screamed Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls. The same can be said for Fabula Collective who performed “Momentum – a mixed bill of seven pieces on the theme … [Read more...] about [Review] Fabula Collective’s MOMENTUM at Sadler’s Wells: Daring. Unstoppable.

World Ballet Day 2022 will take place on Wednesday 2 November

13 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

World Ballet Day 2021 in a photo by Andrej Uspenski ROH

The Royal Ballet and The Australian Ballet have announced that #WorldBalletDay 2022 will take place on Wednesday 2 November.  This global celebration returns for the ninth year, once again … [Read more...] about World Ballet Day 2022 will take place on Wednesday 2 November

London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023 – tickets on sale from 5 September

4 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Ballet Icons Gala 2023

The annual Ballet Icons Gala will take place on 19 February 2023 at the London Coliseum. After world events forced the cancellation of this year’s edition, next year will see its return with … [Read more...] about London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023 – tickets on sale from 5 September

Royal Ballet debuts in MacMillan’s Mayerling – in cinemas

1 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Mayerling with Natalia Osipova and Ryoichi Hirano. ROH, 2018, photo by Helen Maybanks

Royal Ballet principals Vadim Muntagirov and Marcelino Sambé will make their debuts as Crown Prince Rudolf and Francesca Hayward will make her debut as Mary Vetsera in Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet debuts in MacMillan’s Mayerling – in cinemas

Casting Announced for American Ballet Theatre’s 2022 Fall Season

24 August 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Whipped Cream - photo by Gene Schiavone, ABT

Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2022 Fall season has been announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. Principal Dancers for the 2022 Fall season include Joo Won Ahn, Aran Bell, … [Read more...] about Casting Announced for American Ballet Theatre’s 2022 Fall Season

The Royal Ballet School to hold auditions around the world

22 August 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Royal Ballet School, photo by ASH

“The school seeks young dancers with the passion and potential for a future career in classical ballet.” The Royal Ballet School will open applications for its full-time and Mid, Senior and … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet School to hold auditions around the world

First look: Photo album of Ballet’s Like Water For Chocolate

2 June 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

14 - Like Water For Chocolate with Francesca Hayward Marcelino Sambe, photo Tristram Kenton

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

Dancing Times’ June 2022 issue features La Scala’s Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko

27 May 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko outside La Scala in Milan © Graham Spicer

In June’s edition of Dancing Times magazine (out now) I talk to La Scala’s principal dancers Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko about life as an onstage and offstage couple: Nicoletta Manni … [Read more...] about Dancing Times’ June 2022 issue features La Scala’s Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko

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Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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