Reading Time: 2 minutesDevised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, and presented by New Adventures, Martin McCallum and Marc Platt, this show is an entertaining and beautiful interpretation of Tim Burton’s classic 1990 film.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet in 1965, no Shakespearean play has even been transcribed into ballet. This is somewhat in conceivable: how can you translate the epitome of Shakespearean language into sole physicality while still retain the substantial qualities of his plays? Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon took this challenge in 2014 together with composer Joby Talbot, successfully transforming The Winter's Tale into another in-house Shakespearean repertoire of the Royal Ballet. Now, a decade later, Wheeldon revisits this masterpiece with some upgraded technologies, but preserves the essence of this tragicomedy.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBirmingham Royal Ballet's enchanting production of Sleeping Beauty that visited Sadler's Wells is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a timeless fairy tale. Created by the renowned Sir Peter Wright, this rendition captivates from start to finish.
Reading Time: 3 minutes‘Ballet Black’ breathe exciting new life into a classical art form, smashing through multiple glass ceilings while retaining faultless beauty.
Reading Time: 5 minutesDespite being one of the world’s most accomplished and thrilling dance companies, The State Ballet of Georgia has never appeared in London during its distinguished 175-year history. That absence is soon to end as this revered company is to perform Swan Lake –the world’s most treasured ballet - at the London Coliseum from 28th August to 8th September 2024; and then at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin from 20thto 24th November.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWow...what a night. The much awaited revisiting of Swan Lake by Scottish Ballet sets to stun future audiences who are lucky enough to get a ticket before it sells out. Having been put on hold since 2020, they have certainly not not missed a beat in making this production of the year!
Reading Time: 2 minutesBefore Tchaikovsky’s famous and beautifully strong composition immersed us into the world of the magical Swan Lake, we were introduced to Shevelle Dynott, who would act as narrator throughout, giving the audience little pockets of wisdom about what was unfolding on stage in a timely and child friendly manner.
Reading Time: 3 minutesJohan Inger’s Carmen is performed with impeccable technique and phenomenal energy by English National Ballet.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCalifornia Connections: Three Pioneering Women is a celebration of some of the finest choreographic minds in modern history. Performed by the Yorke Dance Project, the works of Kenneth MacMillan, Martha Graham, and Bella Lewitzky featured alongside the world premiere of Yolande Yorke-Edgell’s A Point of Balance. Brought to life by the dancers of the Yorke Dance Project, with special guests Michael Barnes & Eileih Muir, California Connections is Modern dance at its finest.
Reading Time: 6 minutesBallet classics can contain beloved dance and music – but also outdated cultural stereotypes. Can we reimagine them? Phil Chan offers a sound solution to problematic music.