Tag Archives: ballet

A Diamond Celebration, Royal Opera House

Posted on November 17, 2022 by mkmswain

A triumphant journey through 60 years of the Royal Ballet. Read my full Telegraph review here

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Royal Ballet’s Crystal Pite: ‘Through dance, I’m able to express the inexpressible’

Posted on October 7, 2022 by mkmswain

The choreographer discusses turning her lauded work Flight Pattern into a full-length production. Read my full Telegraph interview here

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Anne of Green Gables, Peacock Theatre

Posted on June 4, 2022 by mkmswain

A plucky red-headed orphan takes centre stage in this luminous new production from London Children’s Ballet. Read my full The i Paper review here

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Requiem, Sadler’s Wells

Posted on June 2, 2022 by mkmswain

Kyle Abraham’s latest is vivid and engaging, but did poor Mozart really deserve this? Read my full Telegraph review here

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Casanova and Wild Tango, Sadler’s Wells

Posted on May 13, 2022 by mkmswain

Northern Ballet’s narrative work is overcomplicated but seductive, while German Cornejo’s latest is a muddled misfire. Read my The i Paper reviews here

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Ballet Black double bill, Barbican

Posted on March 31, 2022 by mkmswain

An exuberant 20th-anniversary show presents two contrasting premieres. Read my full review for The i Paper

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Balletboyz – Deluxe, Sadler’s Wells

Posted on March 26, 2022 by mkmswain

Thrilling and energetic, this Covid-postponed tour for the all-male company was a reminder of just what we’ve been missing. Read my full Telegraph review here