Jonathan Gray is “disappointed” by English National Ballet’s new Nutcracker but finds “elegance and refinement” in Precious Adams as the Sugar Plum Fairy. TitleNutcracker CompanyEnglish National … [Read more...] about Review: English National Ballet’s new Nutcracker – unimaginative, plodding, unmusical
Wayne Eagling
English National Ballet to present a new Nutcracker this Christmas
English National Ballet’s Nutcracker has been a Christmas tradition for generations since the company was founded (as London Festival Ballet) in 1950. A version by the company’s former artistic … [Read more...] about English National Ballet to present a new Nutcracker this Christmas
London Dance 2023 – Matthew Paluch looks back on a year of dance in the capital
Here’s another the-dance-world-according-to-one-person review of 2023 – because there aren’t enough of those, right? Living in London I’m blessed beyond belief regarding what I get access to … [Read more...] about London Dance 2023 – Matthew Paluch looks back on a year of dance in the capital
[Review] It’s the most wonderful time of the year… ENB’s Nutcracker
Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet's Nutcracker: "The current crop of capable dancers deserve a better Nutcracker." TitleThe NutcrackerCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon … [Read more...] about [Review] It’s the most wonderful time of the year… ENB’s Nutcracker
[Review] English National Ballet’s Nutcracker – what’s not to love? Sparkles and omissions.
Guest author Matthew Paluch sees English National Ballet’s Nutcracker TitleNutcrackerCompanyEnglish National BalletVenueLondon Coliseum, LondonDate20 December 2022ReviewerMatthew Paluch If you're … [Read more...] about [Review] English National Ballet’s Nutcracker – what’s not to love? Sparkles and omissions.
[Review] Mayerling in London and Paris on 30th anniversary of MacMillan’s death
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
English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season
The English National Ballet has announced its plans for the 2022-2023 season, a season that will involve a change of leadership as Tamara Rojo, the company’s Artistic Director, leaves for San … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season
In conversation with Marianela Nuñez
The Royal Ballet’s Argentinian principal dancer, Marianela Nuñez, is in lockdown in Buenos Aires. She went there to be near her family and partner, because now home, for Nela, is London, which also … [Read more...] about In conversation with Marianela Nuñez
Tamara Rojo to choreograph her first ballet – English National Ballet 2020-2021 Season
Tamara Rojo to direct and choreograph her first ballet, Raymonda, after Marius Petipa Raymonda will receive its world premiere in Manchester, before a UK Tour Triple bill of works by William … [Read more...] about Tamara Rojo to choreograph her first ballet – English National Ballet 2020-2021 Season
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer finalists 2019
Celebrating its tenth year, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at Sadler’s Wells on Tuesday 7 May 2019. Through this event, English National Ballet recognises the … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer finalists 2019
English National Ballet 2017 – 2018 Autumn/Winter Season
English National Ballet's new season contains new exciting projects from Tamara Rojo, who keeps her magic wand carefully hidden or has a genius sense of what will stimulate and satisfy not just ENB's … [Read more...] about English National Ballet 2017 – 2018 Autumn/Winter Season
50th Anniversary of MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet
The Royal Ballet 2015/16 Season opens this September with the return of Kenneth MacMillan’s landmark Romeo and Juliet, celebrating 50 years since its première at the Royal Opera House in 1965. It will … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet
Wayne Eagling will leave the English National Ballet this summer
Wayne Eagling will step down artistic director of English National Ballet, with no clues as to his replacement, said The Times. English National Ballet has announced that Wayne Eagling, who has … [Read more...] about Wayne Eagling will leave the English National Ballet this summer
Sergei Polunin loses his right to work in the UK
Sergei Polunin has had his UK work permit revoked. The Ukrainian-born star, 22, automatically lost the right to work in the country following his surprise resignation as the company is legally … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin loses his right to work in the UK
Kinder Aggugini designs ballet costumes for MacMillan’s The Rite of Spring
British Vogue reports that Kinder Aggugini is teaming up with the English National Ballet to redesign the costumes for Kenneth MacMillan's The Rite of Spring, during the Beyond Ballets Russes season … [Read more...] about Kinder Aggugini designs ballet costumes for MacMillan’s The Rite of Spring
Ivan Vasiliev to guest with English National Ballet as a tribute to Roland Petit
Bolshoi Ballet’s Ivan Vasiliev will dance Roland Petit’s Le Jeune Homme et la Mort with English National Ballet tomorrow evening, July 22. He is partnered with English National Ballet First Artist Jia … [Read more...] about Ivan Vasiliev to guest with English National Ballet as a tribute to Roland Petit
Lifar’s Suite en Blanc “a clever, intriguing and intricately patterned work”
Well you can't blame them for trying. "Black & White: featuring the Black Swan pas de deux" was the cringe-making publicity for the English National Ballet's mixed programme. It didn't however … [Read more...] about Lifar’s Suite en Blanc “a clever, intriguing and intricately patterned work”