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The Swan, Birmingham Royal Ballet Online

Posted on April 21, 2020 by mkmswain

The great Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova danced The Dying Swan – a short work choreographed for her by Mikhail Fokine – around 4,000 times. It was such a key part of her identity that she reportedly cried out, while … Continue reading →

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The best online dance shows for Easter Weekend

Posted on April 9, 2020 by mkmswain

There are lots of treats available online this Easter, from Akram Khan’s Giselle to a rare collaboration between the Royal Opera House and Royal Ballet. Read my full The i Paper article here

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Rumpelstiltskin, Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage

Posted on April 6, 2020 by mkmswain

The latest in Sadler’s Wells’ Digital Stage programme – an impressively assembled online offering to keep audiences entertained during the shutdown – is balletLORENT’s family-friendly dance-theatre production Rumpelstiltskin. It was streamed as a “matinee” on Friday afternoon, and is available to watch for free on Sadler’s Wells’ Facebook … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Dances

Posted on January 29, 2020 by mkmswain

From circus and boxing crossover to retro with a twist and the ultimate diva moves: new dance styles to try this year. Read my full Dancing Times article here

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The best dance shows of 2020

Posted on January 3, 2020 by mkmswain

My 2020 preview of dance – from a new version of the Frankenstein myth to a hip-hop theatre take on Sting. Read my full The i Paper article here

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End of the 2010s: BroadwayWorld’s Best Shows of the Decade

Posted on December 8, 2019 by mkmswain

As the 2010s draw to a close, we thought we’d look back at all the incredible theatre of the past decade. What’s been your highlight? Here, BroadwayWorld reviewers share some of theirs! Read the full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Martin Fenton

Posted on November 20, 2019 by mkmswain

The dancer discusses playing the title role in The Snowman, back at the Peacock Theatre this Christmas. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The Doctor leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 21, 2019 by mkmswain

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Robert Icke’s latest to Fleabag, Evita and witchy adventures, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, … Continue reading →

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Who will replace Darcey Bussell on Strictly?

Posted on April 10, 2019 by mkmswain

There is nothing like a Dame, but the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will need a new presence on the judging panel, as Darcey Bussell steps down after seven years to focus on her “other commitments in dance”, per her leaving … Continue reading →

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All My Sons leads April’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on March 31, 2019 by mkmswain

From Arthur Miller and Caryl Churchill to Don Quixote and zombie gore. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Tag Archives: ballet

The Swan, Birmingham Royal Ballet Online

The best online dance shows for Easter Weekend

Rumpelstiltskin, Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage

New Year, New Dances

The best dance shows of 2020

BWW Interview: Martin Fenton

The Doctor leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Who will replace Darcey Bussell on Strictly?

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