The Royal Ballet has announced the retirement of Gary Avis from his position as both Principal Character Artist and Senior Répétiteur. Kevin … [Read more...] about Gary Avis retires from The Royal Ballet
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American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House
American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House – from 17 June to 18 July – will feature a new staging of Don Quixote, as well as the return of Onegin, Swan Lake, and … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season 2026 at the Metropolitan Opera House
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
Review: Nureyev’s Swan Lake at La Scala with Alice Mariani and Navrin Turnbull
Graham Spicer sees Swan Lake at La Scala - one of Rudolf Nureyev’s most successful choreographies. TitleSwan LakeCompanyLa Scala BalletVenueTeatro alla Scala, MilanDate10 July 2025ReviewerGraham … [Read more...] about Review: Nureyev’s Swan Lake at La Scala with Alice Mariani and Navrin Turnbull
Review: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company opens the Next Generation Festival 2025
Jonathan Gray sees American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in a "disappointing" mixed programme at The Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre. TitleMixed programmeCompanyAmerican Ballet Theatre Studio … [Read more...] about Review: American Ballet Theatre Studio Company opens the Next Generation Festival 2025
Interview: Theatre designer Jérôme Kaplan – Be yourself! Always be curious and dream.
Between projects in New York, Copenhagen and Monaco, theatre designer Jérôme Kaplan finds time to talk to Paul Arrowsmith. It’s ten years since we last spoke – what have been your … [Read more...] about Interview: Theatre designer Jérôme Kaplan – Be yourself! Always be curious and dream.
Ratmansky and Peck world premieres in New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season
New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season highlights: World Premiere Ballets by NYCB Resident Choreographer JUSTIN PECK and NYCB Artist in Residence ALEXEI RATMANSKY A Centennial Tribute to NYCB … [Read more...] about Ratmansky and Peck world premieres in New York City Ballet 2025 Winter Season
Review: Circa’s Duck Pond – the place in which The Ugly Duckling and Swan Lake collide
Graham Watts sees Circa’s Duck Pond – "although balancing was largely the name of the game, ironically the balance between circus and theatre needed a little more refinement". TitleDuck Pond … [Read more...] about Review: Circa’s Duck Pond – the place in which The Ugly Duckling and Swan Lake collide
Review: The Nutcracker with Rome Opera Ballet showing choreographer Paul Chalmer’s “wisdom, passion and finesse”
Donatella Bertozzi sees The Nutcracker in Rome and finds in Paul Chalmer “a strong narrator and an expert dance maker”. TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyRome Opera Ballet VenueTeatro dell'Opera, RomeDate15 … [Read more...] about Review: The Nutcracker with Rome Opera Ballet showing choreographer Paul Chalmer’s “wisdom, passion and finesse”
Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake – a roller-coaster of memorable moments in comedy, parody, pathos and tragedy
Graham Watts sees the return of Matthew Bourne’s ‘all male’ Swan Lake in London – There is so much to admire… excellent performances across the board. TitleSwan LakeCompanyNew AdventuresVenueSadler’s … [Read more...] about Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake – a roller-coaster of memorable moments in comedy, parody, pathos and tragedy
Review: Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia in London
Jonathan Gray sees the State Ballet of Georgia's production of Swan Lake: "Step by step, moment by moment, act by act, I felt my heart sinking." TitleSwan Lake CompanyState Ballet of … [Read more...] about Review: Swan Lake with the State Ballet of Georgia in London
Nina Ananiashvili – A Personal Portrait of Her Life and Work
Margaret Willis looks back at her 40-year-old friendship with Nina Ananiashvili on the eve of the great ballerina's return to London with her company, the State Ballet of Georgia. Imagine you have … [Read more...] about Nina Ananiashvili – A Personal Portrait of Her Life and Work
Review: The Acrobatic Swan Lake – no soul
Matthew Paluch sees The Acrobatic Swan Lake: "no storytelling, no compelling drama, no emotive and dramatic power of dance." TitleThe Acrobatic Swan LakeCompanyXi’an Acrobatic TroupeVenueSadler's … [Read more...] about Review: The Acrobatic Swan Lake – no soul
Review – English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in-the-round returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall
Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in-the-round, 27 years after its premiere in London's Royal Albert Hall. TitleSwan LakeCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueRoyal Albert … [Read more...] about Review – English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in-the-round returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall
[Interview] Six quick questions for Derek Deane on the opening of his “Swan Lake in-the-round” in London
Derek Deane’s Swan Lake in-the-round was commissioned by English National Ballet in 1997 and has since been seen by over 500,000 people worldwide. It will be seen again in London’s vast Royal Albert … [Read more...] about [Interview] Six quick questions for Derek Deane on the opening of his “Swan Lake in-the-round” in London
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
La Scala Ballet’s 2024-2025 Season is announced
Director of La Scala Ballet, Manuel Legris, has announced the 2024-2025 Season. There will be a world premiere and five premieres for La Scala, with classical and contemporary programming offering … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet’s 2024-2025 Season is announced
UK Premiere of Duck Pond, a radical reimagining of Swan Lake
Australian circus company Circa will bring its reimagining of Swan Lake to London this Christmas. Duck Pond is a “daring extravaganza that blends spectacular circus and world-class performance for … [Read more...] about UK Premiere of Duck Pond, a radical reimagining of Swan Lake
[Review] La Scala’s Gala Fracci shows a company in spectacular form
Gala Fracci at La Scala has reached its third edition. It was La Scala Ballet’s director, Manuel Legris, who had the idea to stage an annual gala dedicated to the great Italian ballerina who died in … [Read more...] about [Review] La Scala’s Gala Fracci shows a company in spectacular form
[Review] Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet – with Nikisha Fogo there’s risk, drama, bravery, and major confidence
Matthew Paluch sees Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet and is struck by Nikisha Fogo's Odette/Odile: a super interesting dancer – nothing is held back. TitleSwan LakeCompanySan Francisco … [Read more...] about [Review] Swan Lake with San Francisco Ballet – with Nikisha Fogo there’s risk, drama, bravery, and major confidence
Rome Opera Ballet to visit Paris, Dubai, Barcelona and Liège in tours beginning this month
Paris in April, Dubai in May, Barcelona in July and Liège in November – these are the four destinations that the Rome Opera Ballet will reach on its international tours scheduled for 2024. The … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Ballet to visit Paris, Dubai, Barcelona and Liège in tours beginning this month
[Review] Swan Lake with The Royal Ballet – Mayara Magri shows that “great dancing can overcome even the most banal production”
Jonathan Gray sees Liam Scarlett's production of Swan Lake for The Royal Ballet – "in Scarlett’s hands the ballet becomes a confusing mess". TitleSwan Lake CompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Opera … [Read more...] about [Review] Swan Lake with The Royal Ballet – Mayara Magri shows that “great dancing can overcome even the most banal production”
Liam Scarlett’s Swan Lake returns to The Royal Opera House
This Spring, The Royal Ballet’s production of Swan Lake returns to the Royal Opera House. Liam Scarlett’s version of the ballet (based on the Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov choreography) was created … [Read more...] about Liam Scarlett’s Swan Lake returns to The Royal Opera House
Nina Ananiashvili brings State Ballet of Georgia to London in summer 2024
The State Ballet of Georgia based in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi will visit London in 2024. The company’s last visit to the UK was in 2008 when it performed at the Edinburgh International … [Read more...] about Nina Ananiashvili brings State Ballet of Georgia to London in summer 2024
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 and Photo Album] Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi in Swan Lake at La Scala
A Swan Lake with two of the Bolshoi Ballet Company principals who left the company after Russia invaded Ukraine – Olga Smirnova, one of Russia’s brightest stars, and the Italian Jacopo Tissi who was … [Read more...] about [Review and Photo Album] Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi in Swan Lake at La Scala
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s free streaming of Season Encore Performance
Pacific Northwest Ballet celebrates its 50th Anniversary and salutes the career of departing dancer Lesley Rausch on Sunday 11 June 2023. The Season Encore Performance will be streamed live at 6:30 … [Read more...] about Pacific Northwest Ballet’s free streaming of Season Encore Performance
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
[Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits
After 27 years with The Royal Ballet, Laura Morera's final performance at the Royal Opera House is on 17 June in Kenneth MacMillan’s Anastasia Act III. She dances on the company’s visit to … [Read more...] about [Interview] The authentic and passionate Laura Morera – a career without limits
New York premiere of Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate opens American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season
American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Met box office opens today for the summer season that runs from 22 June to 22 July 2023. ABT returns to the Metropolitan Opera House with four stories of love: … [Read more...] about New York premiere of Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate opens American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Season