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Winners of the UK 2023 National Dance Awards

5 June 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

05 - Anna Rose OSullivan and Cesar Corrales in Like Water for Chocolate, photo Tristram Kenton

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

4 June 2023 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Artists-of-the-Royal-Ballet-in-Anemoi-The-Royal-Ballet-2021-ROH.-Photograph-by-Alice-Pennefather

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

26 May 2023 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Naomi Sorkin with Lynn Seymour

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

24 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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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

16 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Marcelino Sambe and Mayara Magri in Corbantic Games, photo by Andrej Uspenski

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

[Review] The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella – not quite top drawer?

26 April 2023 by Paul Arrowsmith 6 Comments

Matthew Ball and Laura Morera in Cinderella The Royal Ballet photo by Andrej Uspenski

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?

Carlos Acosta returns to the Royal Opera House to celebrate his 50th Birthday

13 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Carlos Acosta in Sight Unseen photo by Bill Cooper

Carlos Acosta celebrates his 50th birthday (on 2 June) by returning to dance at the Royal Opera House from 26 – 30 July. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my 50th Birthday – said Acosta – … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta returns to the Royal Opera House to celebrate his 50th Birthday

Burberry’s Daniel Lee designs costumes for latest Wayne McGregor ballet

5 April 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Daniel Lee, courtesy of Burberry 2023

Burberry is collaborating with director and choreographer Wayne McGregor to create the costumes for his latest work for The Royal Ballet. The costumes will be designed by the company's Chief Creative … [Read more...] about Burberry’s Daniel Lee designs costumes for latest Wayne McGregor ballet

[Review] The Royal Ballet’s new Cinderella – a fresh look for the 21st century

30 March 2023 by Jonathan Gray Leave a Comment

Yasmine Naghdi (Cinderella), Matthew Ball (Prince), 2023 ROH Photo Tristram Kenton

Jonathan Gray sees The Royal Ballet's new production of Ashton's Cinderella TitleCinderellaCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueRoyal Opera House, Covent GardenDate29 March 2023ReviewerJonathan Gray Not … [Read more...] about [Review] The Royal Ballet’s new Cinderella – a fresh look for the 21st century

­­­­[Interview] Designer Tom Pye on death threats, Cinderella – and cowboys

19 March 2023 by Paul Arrowsmith Leave a Comment

Tom Pye with the Cinderella Palace set at the Royal Opera House Production Workshop in Thurrock, January 2023. Photo by Andrej Uspenski

Guest author Paul Arrowsmith talks to Tom Pye, the designer of The Royal Ballet’s new production of Cinderella. Tom Pye has reimagined anew Frederick Ashton’s 75-year-old ballet Cinderella, for The … [Read more...] about ­­­­[Interview] Designer Tom Pye on death threats, Cinderella – and cowboys

Tributes to the great ballerina Lynn Seymour who has died at 83

9 March 2023 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Lynn Seymour as Juliet, 1965 crop

8 March 1939 – 7 March 2023 Lynn Seymour died on 7 March 2023 at the age of 83. The Royal Ballet announced: “The Royal Ballet is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Lynn Seymour on 7 March on … [Read more...] about Tributes to the great ballerina Lynn Seymour who has died at 83

Critics round-up and photo album of Pam Tanowitz at The Royal Ballet

19 February 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Hannah Grennell and Giacomo Rovero in Secret Things by Pam Tanowitz The Royal Ballet photo by Alice Pennefather ROH 2023

Pam Tanowitz’s run at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre with The Royal Ballet with a revival of Everyone Keeps Me as well as her second world premiere of the season for the company, Secret … [Read more...] about Critics round-up and photo album of Pam Tanowitz at The Royal Ballet

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

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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

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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

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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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