Jann Parry sees The Royal Ballet's triple bill: 'Untitled, 2023', 'Corybantic Games', and 'Anastasia Act III' TitleUNTITLED, 2023 / CORYBANTIC GAMES / ANASTASIA ACT IIICompanyThe Royal BalletVenueThe … [Read more...] about [Review] Royal Ballet triple bill: Untitled, 2023, Corybantic Games, Anastasia Act III
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[Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol
Under the umbrella title of Devotions, the McNicol Ballet Collective is presenting a triple-bill of work by its founder, Andrew McNicol in the UK this June. Devotions features the premiere of … [Read more...] about [Interview] The Collected Mr McNicol – talking to choreographer Andrew McNicol
[Photo Album] London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023
Below is a selection of photos of the star-studded cast of Ballet Icons 2023, with Dasa Wharton's informal photos of the press call, without makeup, sometimes without costumes, and some informal … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] London’s Ballet Icons Gala 2023
[Review] Ballet Icons Gala – the starry evening returns to the London Coliseum
Matthew Paluch sees the Ballet Icons Gala 2023 in London TitleBallet Icons GalaVenueLondon ColiseumDate19 February 2023ReviewerMatthew Paluch “Ballet Average Dancers” doesn't have quite the same … [Read more...] about [Review] Ballet Icons Gala – the starry evening returns to the London Coliseum
Critics round-up and photo album of Pam Tanowitz at The Royal Ballet
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
Pam Tanowitz’s Secret Things, her second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this season
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
Choreography – concerns and considerations about the future of ballet
Ballet needs help. There's no denying it. In fact, the Arts and Humanities do in general, as the current UK government seems to think we can do away with them and still live a full life. So, to … [Read more...] about Choreography – concerns and considerations about the future of ballet
[Review] Mayerling with Marcelino Sambé and Francesca Hayward: a magnificent night full of dazzling performances
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
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
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
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
Les Étoiles 2023 – the cast of the annual Rome dance gala is announced
Producer Daniele Cipriani’s annual international gala of dance returns to Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica on 28 (eve) and 29 January (mat, eve) 2023. “Virtuosismi in volo e sulle punte” … [Read more...] about Les Étoiles 2023 – the cast of the annual Rome dance gala is announced
Rudolf Nureyev Legend and Legacy – a starry celebration in London
Rudolf Nureyev’s life and career will be celebrated in London with five performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which is where Nureyev made his London debut. Former Royal Ballet principal … [Read more...] about Rudolf Nureyev Legend and Legacy – a starry celebration in London
Director of The Royal Ballet announces promotions, new joiners and leavers for 2022-2023
Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, says: The wonderful accomplishments of the Company, the verve and commitment of every member, have resulted in an extraordinary Season with our return to … [Read more...] about Director of The Royal Ballet announces promotions, new joiners and leavers for 2022-2023
Reece Clarke and William Bracewell become Royal Ballet principal dancers
The Royal Ballet has two new principal dancers: Reece Clarke and William Bracewell. Recent departures by Federico Bonelli and Edward Watson have given The Royal Ballet’s director the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Reece Clarke and William Bracewell become Royal Ballet principal dancers
Marquee TV to stream London’s Dance for Ukraine gala
Marquee TV will stream Dance for Ukraine, the special charity gala conceived by former Royal Ballet stars Ivan Putrov (Ukraine) and Alina Cojocaru (Romania) which was performed at the London Coliseum … [Read more...] about Marquee TV to stream London’s Dance for Ukraine gala
The Royal Ballet’s new clothing and accessory collection
The Royal Ballet has a new clothing and accessory collection that “combines high-quality materials with great attention to detail, resulting in luxurious yet practical items for everyday … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s new clothing and accessory collection
[Photo Album] Royal Ballet in THE WEATHERING/SOLO ECHO/DGV
Three of the world’s most exciting contemporary choreographers come together in an extraordinary showcase of dance today that includes the world premiere of a new work, The Weathering by Kyle Abraham, … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Royal Ballet in THE WEATHERING/SOLO ECHO/DGV
A plethora of Swan Lake debuts at the Royal Opera House
The Royal Ballet's 2018 production of Swan Lake returns to The Royal Opera House stage in March and May for 24 performances and with a live cinema relay on 19 May. The opening night on 1 March will … [Read more...] about A plethora of Swan Lake debuts at the Royal Opera House
Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021
Last August, Royal Ballet First Soloist Meaghan Grace Hinkis was in her living room doing a Zoom ballet class when she realised it had been nearly six months since she had set foot on stage. That … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet stars for the Athelhampton Ballet Charity Gala 2021
[Photo Album] Royal Ballet’s Balanchine and Robbins programme
Tonight, Friday 4 June, the Royal Ballet opens a new evening of dance dedicated to George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins with Apollo, the Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Dances at a … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Royal Ballet’s Balanchine and Robbins programme
Royal Ballet promotions 2021
On announcing The Royal Ballet's new promotions, Artistic Director Kevin O’Hare said, With our eagerly awaited return to the stage, it is wonderful to mark this moment with some celebratory … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet promotions 2021
The Royal Opera House unveils its programme for live audiences this autumn
#OurHouseToYourHouseThe Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet present: 4/4 and New Dark Age – two brand-new opera productions Current, Rising – world’s first new opera in hyper-realityMeet the … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House unveils its programme for live audiences this autumn
Photo Album: Royal Ballet first night with Dances at a Gathering and The Cellist
First photos of tonight's opening of a new double bill at The Royal Opera House with Jerome Robbins’s Dances at a Gathering and Cathy Marston's The Cellist. Dances at a Gathering Jerome Robbins’s … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Royal Ballet first night with Dances at a Gathering and The Cellist
Photo album: First photos of The Royal Ballet opening night of Asphodel Meadows and The Two Pigeons
Ballets by Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton and Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett share the stage in this mixed programme with music by Messager and Poulenc. The Two Pigeons 18 … [Read more...] about Photo album: First photos of The Royal Ballet opening night of Asphodel Meadows and The Two Pigeons
The Royal Ballet promotions for 2018/19 season: Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal dancer
Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, has announced that Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal Dancer. He said, I’m delighted that Matthew Ball will be a Principal dancer from the start … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet promotions for 2018/19 season: Matthew Ball has been promoted to Principal dancer
