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: 2 minutesLittle did I know, upon entering the intimate setting of the Lilian Baylis Studio for the Elixir Festival's showcase of dance and age featuring Berlin’s Dance On Ensemble, the depth of the immersive artistic journey that awaited me.
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: 2 minutes Sadler’s Wells, Aakash Odedra Company and Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company deserve our thanks and support for creating an impressive and moving piece of art: once which means at least this dance novice will be back for more.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGISELLE: REMIX is billed as an anarchic, punk-reimagining of the classic ballet. For fans of the original, the links to its narrative will be tenuous.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a stunning double bill at The Lilian Baylis Theatre, award winning choreographers Susan Kempster and Charlotta Öfverholm deliver an exquisite exploration of the essence of human condition through their respective pieces, "MOTHER" and "In A Cage Of Light."
Reading Time: 2 minutesA satisfying celebration of creative aging, this mixed bill performance cherishes artistry in its purest form. Sadler’s Wells’ Elixir Festival kicked off with a fine collection of works in Wednesday’s Mixed Bill. Featuring a collaborative piece by…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Power (Of) The Fragile, performed at Sadler’s Well, created and performed by Mohamed Toukabri, performed alongside Mimouna (Latifa) Khamessi, intimately welcomes us into the world of sorrow, longing and dreaming: a story of a mother and son reuniting once again after years apart.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the world of children's literature, few tales hold the enduring charm and emotional resonance of Margery Williams' "The Velveteen Rabbit." This timeless story, with its poignant themes of love, transformation, and the journey of growing up, has captivated hearts for generations. Bringing this beloved narrative to life on the stage is no small feat, but in the form of a balletLorent style, it achieves a transcendent beauty that enchants both young and old alike.
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!