Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham Hippodrome Will Host Free Opportunity For Young People With the Birmingham Royal Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a free opportunity for young people to be part of a Birmingham Royal Ballet curtain raiser.

Interview: Ballet Arizona's New Artistic Director Daniela Cardim
by Herbert Paine - May 17, 2024

Acclaimed for her accomplishments as a choreographer, ballet teacher, producer, and director. Danial Cardim brings great depth, perspective, and energy to her new position as Ballet Arizona's Artistic Director, effective July 1st, 2024.

The Lady Sarah Chatto Revealed as President of The Royal Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

The Royal Opera House has announced The Lady Sarah Chatto as President of The Royal Ballet. Formerly Vice-President of the ballet Company, The Lady Sarah Chatto takes on the role following the news that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted the position of Patron of The Royal Ballet. 

Review: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, Sadler's Wells
by Matthew Paluch - Apr 25, 2024

Is there anything similar to The Sleeping Beauty overture? With Tchaikovsky filling the theatre with full-blown fairy tale drama - it's quite the opener.

World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, & JULIET, and More Set For Birmingham Hippodrome's New Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions including brand-new festive family musical The Jingleclaw, the first new musical to be produced by the Hippodrome. A stellar line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals including & Juliet, Chitty Chitty Bang and Only Fools and Horses – The Musical will also come to the theatre in 2025.

Lynne Charles Appointed as Artistic Director of English National Ballet School
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

English National Ballet School has announced that internationally renowned dancer, teacher, and creator of 4Pointe, Lynne Charles has been appointed as its new Artistic Director, taking up the position in September 2024.

Review: INTERNATIONAL DRAFT WORKS, Royal Opera House
by Matthew Paluch - Apr 11, 2024

The evening includes ten works and the premise is an important, and pressing one: where is ballet (as we know it) going…?

The Royal Ballet's International Draft Works Returns This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

International Draft Works, The Royal Ballet's flagship programme celebrating fledgling choreographic talent, returns to the Royal Opera House this April. This programme gives emergent choreographers a chance to showcase their work in development in the intimacy of the Linbury Theatre. 

Akram Khan Returns to Sadler's Wells With GIGENIS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

World-renowned choreographer and dancer Akram Khan will return to his roots and delve into his past in his latest creation: GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth as part of Sadler’s Wells autumn season.

Carlos Acosta's NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA Comes to Norwich Theatre Royal, Followed By UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

The brand new dance co-production CARLOS ACOSTA'S NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE, will open at Norwich Theatre Royal on 1 November 2024 before embarking on a UK tour including a week-long run at London's Southbank Centre in December 2024.

Birmingham Arts and Cultural Programs to Receive 50-100% Budget Cuts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

The city of Birmingham is facing budget cuts that will greatly affect the arts sector. Several programs will be affected. Learn more here.

Alexander Campbell Becomes Artistic Director Of Royal Academy Of Dance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

The Royal Academy of Dance has announced Alexander Campbell as its new Artistic Director. Alexander will begin his tenure in April 2024.

Photos: First Look at Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley in MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

All new photos have been released ofStevie Doc (Sophie) and Tobias Turley (Sky) in MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre in London. Check out the photos here!

A Record Breaking 38,000 People Flocked To Southside For A Diverse Lunar New Year Programme
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

A record-breaking 38,000 people attended Lunar New Year celebrations in Southside, Birmingham. The festival featured performances, craft activities, and traditional arts to celebrate the new year.

Pontus Lidberg Dance to Return to The Joyce With ON THE NATURE OF RABBITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

The Joyce Theater will welcome the return of internationally acclaimed choreographer Pontus Lidberg with his latest evening-length work, On the Nature of Rabbits. Learn about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Royal Ballet's Melissa Hamilton and Businessman Michael Christou Launch Hamilton Christou Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

Internationally recognised star of The Royal Ballet, Melissa Hamilton, and renowned businessman and property developer, Michael Christou, have announced the launch of Hamilton Christou Productions.

Tickets From Just £15 for EMPOWER IN MOTION at Sadler's Wells
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 30, 2024

Combining well-known classical repertoire and original contemporary styles of inclusive movement, this gala brings together disabled and non-disabled dancers to tell a moving and inspiring story of unity, resilience and the transformative power of art. 

Final Line-up Set For EMPOWER IN MOTION - A Ballet Inclusive Fundraising Gala at Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

The final big names from the world of dance have been confirmed for fundraising gala Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive from charity Children Today. Further details have also been released of some of the already announced performers who will take to the stage at London's iconic dance venue Sadler's Wells on 7th February.

MAMMA MIA! I HAVE A DREAM Winners Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley Join the Musical This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Ahead of its 25th anniversary on 6 April 2024, Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley, the winners of ITV’s MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream, will join the production of the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! in the respective roles of Sophie and Sky at London’s Novello Theatre from Monday 29 January 2024.