On Thursday 14 May, following almost three decades of service and tens of thousands of performances, the Royal Ballet and Opera will unveils its new stage curtains as part of a Gala … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet and Opera unveils new stage curtains during special Gala performance
Wayne McGregor
Review: McGregor / Maillot / Naharin, an eclectic triple bill at La Scala
Graham Spicer sees La Scala’s thrilling contemporary programme: Wayne McGregor’s Chroma, Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Dov'è la luna and Ohad Naharin's Minus 16. TitleMcGregor / Maillot / … [Read more...] about Review: McGregor / Maillot / Naharin, an eclectic triple bill at La Scala
Interview: Royal Ballet Principal Calvin Richardson on life before and after Mayerling
After his debut in the ballet Mayerling, The Royal Ballet's Calvin Richardson spoke with Lily Hyde about his dream role and career as Principal Dancer. Like many male ballet dancers, Calvin … [Read more...] about Interview: Royal Ballet Principal Calvin Richardson on life before and after Mayerling
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Alchemies – changing expectations at The Royal Ballet
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees Wayne McGregor: Alchemies with The Royal Ballet – This exhilarating triple bill is the very essence of alchemies of curiosity: absorbing, engaging, daring. TitleWayne … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Alchemies – changing expectations at The Royal Ballet
Review: PCK Dance’s Into the Light – the celebrity pairing of James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight
Graham Watts sees James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight with Isabelle Evans – a rare opportunity to see them in a full-length show. TitleInto The Light CompanyPCK DanceVenueThe Place, LondonDate10 … [Read more...] about Review: PCK Dance’s Into the Light – the celebrity pairing of James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight
The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The Royal Ballet has unveiled a programme that aims to honour its extraordinary lineage and embrace the future of the art form during the 2026-2027 Season. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet – complete 2026-2027 Season
The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
The Dance Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the short-listed nominations for the National Dance Awards (#NDA26). The qualifying period for performances was between 1 January and 31 … [Read more...] about The Critics’ Circle announces the nominations for the 26th National Dance Awards
Review: Lithuanian National Ballet’s triple bill, Bodies and Codes
Graham Watts appreciates the confident, vigorous flair of the Lithuanian National Ballet's performance of works by Wayne McGregor, Iván Pérez and Krzysztof Pastor. TitleBodies and … [Read more...] about Review: Lithuanian National Ballet’s triple bill, Bodies and Codes
Review: Lauren Cuthbertson in Woolf Works – A Sublime Return
Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel sees the exquisite Lauren Cuthbertson's return to the stage in Wayne McGregor's Woolf Works with The Royal Ballet. TitleWoolf WorksCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueRoyal Ballet and … [Read more...] about Review: Lauren Cuthbertson in Woolf Works – A Sublime Return
Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Opens Its Doors To The Public
New 500-seat concert hall opens with concert by the Scottish Ensemble New 250-seat theatre opens with dance by ZooNation Unveil of new digital art by Refik Anadol and Anna Ridler World … [Read more...] about Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Opens Its Doors To The Public
Review: Royal Ballet’s Woolf Works – Seamless Sensations of Embodied Memory
Lucía Piquero sees the Royal Ballet in Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works – a work resonating with the need to question what and how dance does. TitleWoolf WorksCompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe Royal Ballet … [Read more...] about Review: Royal Ballet’s Woolf Works – Seamless Sensations of Embodied Memory
Patricio Revé joins The Royal Ballet as Principal dancer
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, today announced that Patricio Revé will join the Company as a Principal dancer from the start of the 2026/27 Season. Revé is currently a Guest Artist … [Read more...] about Patricio Revé joins The Royal Ballet as Principal dancer
Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Mariko Sasaki and Giacomo Rovero on preparing for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince
On Monday 22 December, The Royal Ballet’s Mariko Sasaki and Giacomo Rovero will dance The Sugar Plum Fairy and The Prince in Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker. Mariko Sasaki is a First Soloist with the … [Read more...] about Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Mariko Sasaki and Giacomo Rovero on preparing for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies and On the Other Earth in London
Not many artists get solo exhibitions, let alone two, so kudos to Wayne McGregor once again. Somerset House is showing two McGregor exhibitions currently: Infinite Bodies in-house and On the Other … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies and On the Other Earth in London
Gary Avis retires from The Royal Ballet
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
Access Becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025 – The Royal Ballet’s celebration of radical accessibility
Wednesday 12 November 2025 marks the return of World Ballet Day, a global celebration of dance, following a year’s hiatus. Building on over a decade of innovation, #WorldBalletDay … [Read more...] about Access Becomes Art: World Ballet Day 2025 – The Royal Ballet’s celebration of radical accessibility
Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth – the 26-million-pixel immersive experience will leave Venice for London and Hong Kong
Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth is “the world’s first post-cinematic choreographic installation”. McGregor, enamoured with technology, continues his quest to exploit the latest technologies. … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth – the 26-million-pixel immersive experience will leave Venice for London and Hong Kong
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
Rocchetta Grand Jeté 2025 – Royal Ballet dancers in the Monferrato wine district
The village of Rocchetta Tanaro lies in the heart of the Monferrato wine district in Piedmont, one of Italy’s most important wine-producing areas. Here, ten Royal Ballet dancers descended for the … [Read more...] about Rocchetta Grand Jeté 2025 – Royal Ballet dancers in the Monferrato wine district
Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Giacomo Rovero on dancing among the vines – Rocchetta Grand Jeté
A few years ago, a rather remarkable woman, Francesca Massone Incisa, wanted to stage a gala at her ‘home’. Home, for Massone, is Cantine dei Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, among the Monferrato … [Read more...] about Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Giacomo Rovero on dancing among the vines – Rocchetta Grand Jeté
The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet’s 2025/26 Season. He said, I am sure audiences will join me in congratulating … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet announces company promotions, joiners and leavers 2025
Royal Ballet and Opera announces 2025/26 Cinema Season
The Royal Ballet and Opera will bring nine productions from London to 1,500 cinema screens in 50 countries for 2025/26. Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, said, “Our upcoming Cinema Season … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet and Opera announces 2025/26 Cinema Season
La Scala presents its Ballet Season 2025-2026
The Ballet Season 2025-2026 is the first created by the new Director of Ballet at Teatro alla Scala, Frédéric Olivieri, and opens with a revival of Nureyev’s Sleeping Beauty in December 2025. The … [Read more...] about La Scala presents its Ballet Season 2025-2026
Interview: talking to Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet’s new principal dancer
The Royal Ballet’s Melissa Hamilton, recently promoted to Principal Dancer, will dance in Christopher Wheeldon’s Fool’s Paradise, opening the company’s Ballet to Broadway mixed bill of Wheeldon works. … [Read more...] about Interview: talking to Melissa Hamilton, The Royal Ballet’s new principal dancer
Wayne McGregor introduces La Biennale di Venezia 2025 – Festival of Contemporary Dance
The 19th International Festival of Contemporary Dance at La Biennale di Venezia 2025 runs from 17 July until 2 August, under the direction of choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor. He has called the … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor introduces La Biennale di Venezia 2025 – Festival of Contemporary Dance
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season - Highlights • World premieres by Wayne McGregor, Cathy Marston, Akram Khan and choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot. • Revivals of much-loved ballet … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet 2025/26 Season
Sir Wayne McGregor is knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
Choreographer, director, and artistic innovator Wayne McGregor was officially knighted by His Majesty, King Charles III in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today, 1 April 2025. The … [Read more...] about Sir Wayne McGregor is knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria – failing to keep monotony at bay
Matthew Paluch sees Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria but finds little choreographic value, except for two strong moments – one powerfully sensitive – in a sea of sameness. TitleDeepstaria CompanyCompany … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria – failing to keep monotony at bay
Twyla Tharp awarded Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
The Lions of Biennale Danza 2025 go to Twyla Tharp (Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement) and Carolina Bianchi (Silver Lion). Twyla Tharp, the American choreographer who throughout her sixty-year … [Read more...] about Twyla Tharp awarded Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Review: Wayne McGregor’s Maddaddam – a beautiful, missed opportunity
Lucía Piquero sees the Royal Ballet in the European premiere of Wayne McGregor’s Maddaddam – it fails to achieve the emotionally charged embodied power of some of his other … [Read more...] about Review: Wayne McGregor’s Maddaddam – a beautiful, missed opportunity