Onegin’s structure is similar to that of the opera by the same name, with seven lyric scenes over the course of three acts, with the drama being played out through a series of pas de deux punctuated by ensemble dances at the two party scenes. Cranko uses classical ballet techniques alongside modern and folk elements in what can be seen as a modernisation of classical ballet that leads on to the works of Kenneth MacMillan.
Cinderella comes to Covent Garden just in time for Christmas
Cinderella – a night of emotion, elation and magic. The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella opens just in time for a special Christmas family treat
MaddAddam – a dystopian adventure at the Royal Ballet
A new three-act ballet by Sir Wayne McGregor, with an inspired creative team behind him and the most enthusiastic and committed dancers, completely immersed in the story and the choreography MaddAddam is a wonderful collage of choreography, music, visual imagery and the use of words, both spoken and sung.
Royal Ballet – Legacy – Linbury Theatre
Legacy – an evening to celebrate the rich talent of Black and Brown dancers and pass their legacy on
Encounters – Four Contemporary Ballets – The Royal Ballet
Encounters – Royal Ballet – four contemporary ballets by 21st-century choreographers, including two world premieres: Or Forevermore by Pam Tanowitz and Dusk by Joseph Toonga, and two revivals of previous works: The Weathering by Kyle Abraham and The Statement by Crystal Pite.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Royal Ballet – Royal Opera House
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from The Royal Ballet is a very enjoyable evening out at the ballet and will be a very popular production – book tickets as quickly as you can.
The Royal Ballet’s ‘Ashton Celebrated’. Les Rendezvous / The Dream / Rhapsody – Review
Ashton’s Dream Entrances Dancer and choreographer Frederick Ashton is regarded as the originator of the English style of ballet. He started off studying dance in the 1920s with Léonide Massine and then Marie Rambert who suggested that he became a choreographer, and it was in that role for the Vic-Wells Ballet and the Sadler’s Wells […]
The Winter’s Tale – Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House
The cost of true repentance The Winter’s Tale has returned to the Royal Opera House – its Opening Night on Friday evening was quite wonderful, with sublime dancing that transmitted the sadness and profundity of the tale, and also its joy, powerfully to the audience. The ballet is an exploration of the mad jealousy and […]
International Draft Works – Royal Opera House
Shaping the Future of Dance Take ten emerging choreographers from around the world working with their own ballet companies to deliver short ballets and you get an intriguing mix of productions. A bit like Eurovision for Dance, most of the dance companies were from Europe with the Korean National Ballet Company taking the place of […]
Swan Lake – Royal Ballet at ROH
Revival of Liam Scarlett’s Swan Lake at The Royal Opera House. Liam Scarlett’s 2018 production of Swan Lake for the Royal Ballet, with glorious sets designed by John McFarlane, is a sumptuous show which has won many accolades. Now on its third revival, this fairytale ballet has its roots in German and Russian folklore. With […]