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[Review] BRB2: Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection – the ups and downs of a mixed bag

15 June 2023 by Jann Parry Leave a Comment

BRB2 Lucy Waine and Oscar Kempsey-Fagg in End of Time. Photo by Johan Persson-01

Jann Parry sees BRB2 during The Royal Opera House's Next Generation Festival TitleCarlos Acosta’s Classical SelectionCompanyBRB2VenueLinbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonDate13 June … [Read more...] about [Review] BRB2: Carlos Acosta’s Classical Selection – the ups and downs of a mixed bag

[Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling

14 October 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov rehearse Mayerling. Photo by Dancers Diary ROH 1

The Royal Ballet’s long run of Mayerling proceeds with many debuts, including that of Fumi Kaneko who will be dancing Countess Larisch for the first time on 21 October. There are many other debuts … [Read more...] about [Interview] Royal Ballet’s Fumi Kaneko on her upcoming debut in Mayerling

Royal Ballet debuts in MacMillan’s Mayerling – in cinemas

1 September 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Mayerling with Natalia Osipova and Ryoichi Hirano. ROH, 2018, photo by Helen Maybanks

Royal Ballet principals Vadim Muntagirov and Marcelino Sambé will make their debuts as Crown Prince Rudolf and Francesca Hayward will make her debut as Mary Vetsera in Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet debuts in MacMillan’s Mayerling – in cinemas

Anna Rose O’Sullivan – meeting the Royal Ballet’s newest star

26 January 2022 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Anna Rose O'Sullivan after her début as Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, photo by Marcelino Sambé

It’s full steam ahead for The Royal Ballet’s Anna Rose O’Sullivan. Last year she was promoted to the rank of principal dancer with the company, in January of this year she made her debut as the Sugar … [Read more...] about Anna Rose O’Sullivan – meeting the Royal Ballet’s newest star

Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams

20 December 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Zenaida Yanowsky as Marguerite and Roberto Bolle as Armand in Marguerite and Armand. © ROH, 2017. Photographed by Tristram Kenton.

Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project is available from the Royal Opera House’s streaming service from Monday 20 December at 19.30 GMT (20.30 CET). The Guardian said: For his new ballet, Wayne … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House: new ballet and opera streams

‘Marguerite and Armand’ and ‘Cendrillon’ in streaming from Royal Opera House

14 January 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Zenaida Yanowsky as Marguerite and Roberto Bolle as Armand in Marguerite and Armand. © ROH, 2017. Photographed by Tristram Kenton. (2)

The Royal Opera House continues its #OurHouseToYourHouse programming, which features online broadcasts, musical masterclasses, and cultural highlights that can be accessed around the … [Read more...] about ‘Marguerite and Armand’ and ‘Cendrillon’ in streaming from Royal Opera House

Full Royal Opera House TV and streaming times for the Christmas period

5 December 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Magic Flute, The Royal Opera. © 2017, ROH. Photographed by Tristram Kenton. (2)

The Royal Opera House has announced its biggest ever programme of streaming and digital content, across a large range of platforms, “brought straight from our house to your house” over the Christmas … [Read more...] about Full Royal Opera House TV and streaming times for the Christmas period

Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion

2 May 2020 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Lauren Cuthbertson by Clive Barda

On 14 March 2020, The Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson was dancing Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre. A rare honour. She was partnered by former … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion

Faces: Three dance portraits – Acosta, Cojocaru, Yanowsky by Kim Brandstrup

13 September 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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Choreographer and filmmaker Kim Brandstrup’s latest film project is to be shown in the newly refurbished Linbury Theatre as part of Open House London on 22 and 23 September. Brandstrup’s latest … [Read more...] about Faces: Three dance portraits – Acosta, Cojocaru, Yanowsky by Kim Brandstrup

Yanowsky’s Back! Making a comeback faster than Frank Sinatra

21 September 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Zenaida Yanowsky as the Red Queen in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland © Johan Persson, ROH 2011

Frank Sinatra famously retired in 1970 only to make a comeback three years later, after which he continued to sing into the '90s. Former Royal Ballet Principal Zenaida Yanowsky is making a faster … [Read more...] about Yanowsky’s Back! Making a comeback faster than Frank Sinatra

Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call

8 June 2017 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Zenaida Yanowsky's Final Curtain Call with Roberto Bolle © ROH 2017. Photo by Alastair Muir (3)

After 23 years with The Royal Ballet, last night Zenaida Yanowsky gave her final curtain call on the Covent Garden stage. Her final performance at the Royal Opera House was in Marguerite and Armand … [Read more...] about Zenaida Yanowsky’s final curtain call

Photo album of tonight’s Royal Ballet programme with Zenaida Yanowsky and Roberto Bolle as Marguerite and Armand

2 June 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Zenaida Yanowsky as Marguerite and Roberto Bolle as Armand. ©ROH, 2017. Photographed by Tristram Kenton

In a few minutes, the curtain goes up at The Royal Opera house of a mixed programme of Frederick Ashton gems. It is a special evening because this will be the last role that Zenaida Yanowsky dances on … [Read more...] about Photo album of tonight’s Royal Ballet programme with Zenaida Yanowsky and Roberto Bolle as Marguerite and Armand

Photo album: Opening night at The Royal Ballet includes premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Symphonic Dances

19 May 2017 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Symphonic Dances - Nicol Edmonds, Tristan Dyer © ROH 2017, photograph by Bill Cooper

The latest mixed-programme from The Royal Ballet was unveiled last night and will run until the end of this month. "Virtuoso dance from The Royal Ballet in a programme that includes Forsythe and … [Read more...] about Photo album: Opening night at The Royal Ballet includes premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Symphonic Dances

Mayerling opens tonight at The Royal Ballet… here’s a sneak peek

28 April 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Mayerling. Edward Watson as Crown Prince Rudolf and Francesca Hayward as Princess Stephanie. c ROH, 2017. Photographed by Alice Pennefather. (2)

There are casts, and casts… this is a cast! Opening a run of Mayerling performances this evening at The Royal Opera House sees Edward Watson in the role he’s come to dominate, Prince Rudolf; Mary … [Read more...] about Mayerling opens tonight at The Royal Ballet… here’s a sneak peek

Sergei Polunin returns to dance with Natalia Osipova at The Royal Ballet

11 April 2017 by Gramilano 17 Comments

Tamara Rojo and Sergei Polunin in Marguerite and Armand, photo by Bill Cooper ROH

Former Royal Ballet Principal Sergei Polunin will partner Natalia Osipova in June, when he returns to dance in Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand. Other casting sees another former Royal Ballet … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin returns to dance with Natalia Osipova at The Royal Ballet

First look at Les Enfants Terribles – a new world premiere from The Royal Ballet

27 January 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Les Enfants Terribles. Gyula Nagy [Centre, sitting down]. © ROH, 2017. Photographed by Bill Cooper

Tonight, 27 January 2017, The Royal Ballet presents an exciting new world premiere at the Barbican Theatre in London. Here’s a preview of what the first night audience will be seeing. The project … [Read more...] about First look at Les Enfants Terribles – a new world premiere from The Royal Ballet

Royal Ballet Autumn Season 2016 – 2017 – full dates and casts

10 June 2016 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The Royal Ballet has released the casting for their Autumn Season, from September 2016 until January 2017. Roberta Marquez will return as Guest Artist to dance two farewell performances in one of her … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet Autumn Season 2016 – 2017 – full dates and casts

Gary Avis & his Royal Ballet Friends in Ipswich… dancing for a cause

25 April 2016 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Dancers from The Royal Ballet Company return to Suffolk for two unique gala performances at the Ipswich Regent. After the success of Gary Avis & Friends five years ago, Avis returns with more … [Read more...] about Gary Avis & his Royal Ballet Friends in Ipswich… dancing for a cause

Yasmine Naghdi – the birth of a ballerina

29 September 2015 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Yasmine Naghdi was born on 25 March 1992 in London. Everyone I meet says, 'Where are you from?', and I say, 'I’m from London', and they say, 'No, where are you really from?'. Well, she has an exotic … [Read more...] about Yasmine Naghdi – the birth of a ballerina

Carlos Acosta at The Royal Ballet: celebrating 17 years

17 August 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Carlos Acosta at The Royal Ballet is a new book to celebrate Carlos Acosta’s 17 year career with The Royal Ballet from 1998 – 2015. The book, which captures some of his greatest performances as … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta at The Royal Ballet: celebrating 17 years

Bryn Terfel: “These are a few of my favourite things”

24 March 2015 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Financial Times magazine How to Spend it recently interviewed Bryn Terfel on what happens in his life when he’s not being a singer. Here are some of his favourite things:   Golf … [Read more...] about Bryn Terfel: “These are a few of my favourite things”

Casting for Royal Ballet triple bill in March and La fille mal gardée in April

9 December 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS / NEW HOFESH SHECHTER / SONG OF THE EARTH George Balanchine / NEW Hofesh Shechter / Kenneth MacMillan Music: Paul Hindemith / Koen Kessels / Gustav Mahler 27, 30 March, 8, 10, … [Read more...] about Casting for Royal Ballet triple bill in March and La fille mal gardée in April

Carlos Acosta brings a touch of Cuba to the Royal Opera stage

24 April 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Royal Ballet Principal Carlos Acosta will bring Cubanía, a programme of Cuban dance inspired by his homeland, to the Royal Opera House in July. The mixed programme contains world premieres and … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta brings a touch of Cuba to the Royal Opera stage

Royal Ballet fields a starry cast for Wheeldon’s Winter’s Tale

13 March 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Royal Ballet have released casting details for Christopher Wheeldon’s latest project for the company, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. It will be the first full length … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet fields a starry cast for Wheeldon’s Winter’s Tale

Critics round-up: Royal Ballet’s “Birthday Offering”, “A Month in the Country” and “Noces”

9 July 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Monica Mason's last pickings from the Royal Ballet repertoire before leaving her post as the company's director included two works by the Royal Ballet’s founder choreographer, Frederick Ashton … [Read more...] about Critics round-up: Royal Ballet’s “Birthday Offering”, “A Month in the Country” and “Noces”

Why are Alina Cojocaru, Natalia Osipova and Viengsay Valdés wearing green pointe shoes?

1 July 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

What have Alina Cojocaru, Natalia Osipova and Viengsay Valdés got in common? Well yes, they are all ballet dancers. And yes, they have all danced Giselle. But think more deeply... They've all got dark … [Read more...] about Why are Alina Cojocaru, Natalia Osipova and Viengsay Valdés wearing green pointe shoes?

Ex-Royal Ballet dancer Ivan Putrov states that the company’s dancers are not artists, but defecting colleague Sergei Polunin is…

26 January 2012 by Gramilano 5 Comments

Commenting on Sergei Polunin's surprise exit from the Royal Ballet, fellow Ukrainian and ex-Royal principal Ivan Putrov, has probably upset a number of his dancer colleagues. In an interview with the … [Read more...] about Ex-Royal Ballet dancer Ivan Putrov states that the company’s dancers are not artists, but defecting colleague Sergei Polunin is…

Carlos Acosta on family, his latest work, Caribbean sunniness… and the Irish

5 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Carlos Acosta is bringing his Premieres Plus programme to the Belfast Festival at the end of this month. Matthew McCreary talked to him for the Belfast Telegraph. On his family My parents didn’t … [Read more...] about Carlos Acosta on family, his latest work, Caribbean sunniness… and the Irish

Critics Round-up: Royal Ballet in Jewels

22 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

This production opens Monica Mason's last season as director of the Royal Ballet. To recall the company as it was 10 years ago, after the dreadful year in which Ross Stretton’s directorship had … [Read more...] about Critics Round-up: Royal Ballet in Jewels

The FT gives a one-star review and a thumbs-down to Acosta and Yanowsky

1 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

In one of the worst reviews of the season, the Financial Times' Clement Crisp finds almost nothing to like in Carlos Acosta's Premieres Plus at the London Coliseum: I remember visiting East Berlin … [Read more...] about The FT gives a one-star review and a thumbs-down to Acosta and Yanowsky

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