Matthew Paluch sees Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures The Red Shoes – Lez Brotherston’s sets and costumes are a wonder, the dancers are gifted, it won't disappoint. TitleThe Red ShoesCompanyNew … [Read more...] about Review: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes – distinct, visually arresting and magical
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Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, tours UK from May
Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia: first an album for The Who, then a film, and now a ballet. It reaches Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London on 24 June. In 1973, guitar-smashing Pete Townshend wrote … [Read more...] about Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, tours UK from May
[Review] Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands – seasonal magic without getting tangled in the tinsel
Lydia Wharf sees Edward Scissorhands in London: "a visual treat – sophisticated and enjoyable with a wry sense of humour." TitleEdward Scissorhands CompanyNew Adventures VenueSadler's Wells, … [Read more...] about [Review] Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands – seasonal magic without getting tangled in the tinsel
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands embarks on six-month UK tour
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands will embark on an 18-venue UK tour in November. Opening on 20 November 2023 at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth New Adventures' production will run until 25 May … [Read more...] about Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands embarks on six-month UK tour
Federico Longhi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? When I was 6, in the chorus of my hometown in the Valle d’Aosta. A lady in my parish, Rita, invited me to sing and I was so happy... I looked forward to the … [Read more...] about Federico Longhi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Nutcracker-lite at La Scala – très chic Casse-noisette from Geneva
What a disappointment was La Scala's new Nutcracker. A shimmering front-cloth announced "Lo schiaccianoci" as though written in the stars, Tchaikovsky's bewitching overture started and there was that … [Read more...] about Nutcracker-lite at La Scala – très chic Casse-noisette from Geneva
French choreographer Philippe Decouflé is the writer-director behind the new Cirque du Soleil shoe ‘Iris’
This summer, the Montreal-based entertainment behemoth will be launching a planned 10-year residence at the Kodak Theater - home to the Oscar ceremony - where a posse of 75 acrobats, aerialists and … [Read more...] about French choreographer Philippe Decouflé is the writer-director behind the new Cirque du Soleil shoe ‘Iris’