Meow Meow To Star In IT'S COME TO THIS At Soho Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
International singing sensation and purr-fect post-pandemic, post-post-modern Superstar Meow Meow has announcef a limited run of her show It's Come To This at Soho Theatre in May 2025, following her critically acclaimed global takeover.
TOSCA Will Be Available on Royal Opera House Stream
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023
The Royal Opera House has announced that Tosca will be released on Royal Opera House Stream this June. Jonathan Kent’s taut and intense production of one of the best loved operas in the repertory thrills from the demonic chords with which it begins, right through to the violent twist of its shock ending.
Review: MEN IN MOTION, London Coliseum
by Vikki Jane Vile - Nov 9, 2022
Ivan Putrov’s annual celebration of the male dancer returns to the Coliseum with a diverse programme of work, old and new. “Ballet conjures up an image of tutus and pointe shoes,” he says, keen to showcase what else the art form can offer since 2012.
Casting and Repertoire Announced For MEN IN MOTION
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022
This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special one-off performance featuring 18 internationally renowned dancers performing over 20 pieces from much-loved classical ballets and contemporary works, at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November.
Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING Opens The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022
Mayerling, Kenneth MacMillan's dark tale of dangerous obsession, returns to the Royal Opera House to open The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 season. Based on the true story of the murder-suicide scandal that plagued the Austro-Hungarian empire, Mayerling follows the events leading to the violent deaths of Crown Prince Rudolf and his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera.
Ivan Putrov Presents MEN IN MOTION at The London Coliseum in November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022
This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special one-off performance at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November. Originally conceived a decade ago by Ivan Putrov, dancer, producer and former Principal of The Royal Ballet, Men in Motion sees the male dancer take centre stage, showcasing the development and evolution of men in ballet over the last century.
Olivier Awards 2022 - Full List of Winners!
by Team BWW - Apr 10, 2022
British theatre's biggest night is here at last. The Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard take place tonight, 10 April, at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony will be hosted by Jason Manford and broadcast via official media partners ITV and Magic Radio. We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE.
Royal Opera House Announces 5 New Streams To Kickstart Your New Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021
Today, the Royal Opera House has announced that, in addition to both The Dante Project and Giselle, a further five productions will be released on select dates from New Year's Eve, offering audiences across the globe a rich range of ballet and opera this New Year.
BWW Review: THE DANTE PROJECT, Royal Opera House
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 15, 2021
Dante Alighieri is frequently said to be the Italian William Shakspeare, and he certainly is in many aspects. Often pictured from his side - with prominent nose, laurel crown, and red tunic becoming the stars of his portraits - he somewhat invented the Italian language before modern Italy was even conceived as an ideal. The English wouldn’t meet their Bard for a further two centuries.
BWW Review: EMERGING DANCER 2020, English National Ballet HQ
by Vikki Jane Vile - Sep 24, 2020
English National Balleta??s Emerging Dancer marks the companya??s first live performance since lockdown and the opener to their newly curated Digital Season as a response to the current COVID-19 restrictions. The annual award sees six dancers from the most junior rank of the company perform a classical as de deux in three pairs, and historically a contemporary solo, although this year saw three first duets featuring original choreography (presumably for bubbling/distancing reasons).
Royal Ballet Returns With BACK ON STAGE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2020
The Royal Ballet is Back on Stage and returns for a special live-streamed celebration performance on Friday 9 October at 7.30pm BST.
BWW Review: THE ROYAL BALLET - THE WINTER'S TALE, Royal Opera House
by Vikki Jane Vile - May 3, 2020
The second opportunity for online audiences to enjoy some Royal Ballet repertoire over lockdown is Christopher Wheeldon's adaptation of The Winter's Tale. First premiering in 2014, it has proved popular with ballet fans and has subsequently been programmed in 2016 (this recording) and 2018.
Elmhurst Ballet School Teacher Keeps Dancers On Their Toes During Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2020
Belgian-born Sander Blommaert is a former dancer with The Royal Ballet and a qualified, award-winning ballet teacher who splits a busy career between teaching at Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham with his own summer school, workshops and private coaching in and out of the Midlands.