Tag Archives: birmingham royal ballet

Carlos Acosta: ‘I hate being predictable’

I spoke to the dancer and Birmingham Royal Ballet head about recovery, diversity and Dance Passion. Read my full interview for The i Paper here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Nutcracker, Birmingham Royal Ballet online

It’s a tough year for our festive favourite, with the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet’s (BRB) Nutcrackers all obstructed by the Government’s tier restrictions. But, 2020 style, it’s a pivot to digital for BRB, who live-streamed their production from Birmingham Rep … Continue reading

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lazuli Sky, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sadler’s Wells

“Finally, we’re back where we belong!” exclaims Carlos Acosta, introducing his belated premiere commission as director of Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), and the first socially distanced production at Sadler’s Wells. What a way to mark World Ballet Day. Read my full The … Continue reading

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Zoo TV and Cinderella

The Edinburgh Festival moves online in 2020 – here’s the highlights of the Zoo venues’ dance offering. Plus, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s sumptuous Cinderella. Read my The i Paper pick here

Posted in Dance, Journalism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Swan, Birmingham Royal Ballet Online

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

Posted in Dance, Journalism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The best dance shows of 2020

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

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Young audiences, Fun Competition and The Last Tango

My articles in the November issue of Dancing Times magazine, out now: Young at heart Family audiences are becoming a priority for dance companies and creatives The Last Tango Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace bring their final show to the West End Stepping Out Debuts … Continue reading

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment