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BIO

Since his rise through the ranks of ballet - becoming a Principal Dancer of the Royal Ballet at the age of 19 and, at the invitation of Igor Zelensky (Ballet Director at Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich), Sergei is now also Guest Principal at Staatsballett in Munich - Sergei has sought to expand into the realm of acting and other creative endeavours. Sergei's story was made the subject of the documentary feature film Dancer. He made his on-screen acting debut in Kenneth Branagh's Murder on the Orient Express, followed by Francis Lawrence's Red Sparrow alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton, and he can be seen in Ralph Fiennes's The White Crow, based on the true story of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev's defection to the West.

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An Evening of Dance and Conversation With Sergei Polunin Comes to The London Palladium in October

Join world-renowned iconic ballet dancer, actor and artist SERGEI POLUNIN at a one-night-only unique appearance: an unmissable evening of intimate conversation and UK premieres of new solos live on-stage at London’s Palladium theatre, to celebrate the publication of his autobiography FREE: A LIFE IN IMAGES AND WORDS.
Sergei Polunin Stars In RASPUTIN Global Live Stream This Month

World ballet superstar SERGEI POLUNIN, one of the most dynamic performers in the world today, returns to the stage this month in the title role of Rasputin, the extraordinary story of one of the most mysterious and controversial characters in Russian history: the peasant who rose from obscurity to a position of intimacy and power at the heart of the Tsarist regime, a living myth whose bizarre, tumultuous life and violent death are the subjects of speculation even now.
VIDEO: Sergei Polunin Dances to Depeche Mode's 'In Your Room'

In a new music video released today directed by Anton Corbijn, renowned ballet dancer Sergei Polunin performs a stunning contemporary dance to Depeche Mode’s 1993 hit song In Your Room. 
ROMEO & JULIET Starring Sergei Polunin Announces New Date at Royal Albert Hall

Polunin Ink presents international ballet star SERGEI POLUNIN in his London debut as Romeo alongside world-renowned ballerina ALINA COJOCARU in the UK premiere of award-winning dancer and choreographer JOHAN KOBBORG's acclaimed new version of Romeo & Juliet, it is announced today.
ROMEO & JULIET Rescheduled At Royal Albert Hall

After the enforced postponement of the original premiere date, 14 April 2020, Sergei Polunin's company, Polunin Ink, has announced that this one-night-only performance has now been rescheduled for Thursday 6 May 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall.
Sergei Polunin Back In London For UK Premiere Of ROMEO & JULIET At The Royal Albert Hall

Polunin Ink will presents international ballet star SERGEI POLUNIN in his London debut as Romeo alongside world-renowned ballerina ALINA COJOCARU in the UK premiere of award-winning dancer and choreographer JOHAN KOBBORG's acclaimed new version of Romeo & Juliet, it is announced today, 5 February.
BWW Review: DEATH IN VENICE, Royal Opera House

David McVicar's compelling new production of Benjamin Britten's last opera is an extraordinary tour-de-force that takes you inside a troubled mind and leaves you as ill-at-ease as you might expect, but strangely uplifted too, the beauty present in even a dying world underlined and celebrated.
Photo Flash: Inside Gala Night at CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN

Based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Bernieres, CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN is adapted by Evening Standard Award-winner and Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominee Rona Munro and is directed by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Melly Still.
£70,000 Raised for the Gillian Lynne and Peter Land Foundation at TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE

On Tuesday evening, the great and good of the dance, theatre, film and TV industry came out in force to enjoy an unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.
BWW Review: SERGEI POLUNIN, London Palladium

It happens every now and then that a reputation becomes so prominent, it's hard to see the person inside of it. Sergei Polunin, the Ukrainian ballet dancer, is dwarfed by two gigantic reputations: he is the “next Baryshnikov” according to everyone, except to those who call him a homophobic, fatphobic jerk.
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE

An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.
BWW Interview: Peter Land Talks TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE

Peter Land is a New Zealand actor known for his roles across the globe. He is also the husband of the late Dame Gillian Lynne, renowned choreographer. Peter spoke to BroadwayWorld about Gillian and the Lynne and Land Foundation that has been set up which will be launched at a bespoke concert To Gillie, with Love at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 2 July.
Full Cast Announced To Join Sergei Polunin & Johan Kobborg In A New Mixed Bill At The London Palladium

The full cast has been announced for Sergei Polunin's new mixed programme at the London Palladium from 28 May to 1 June 2019.
TO GILLIE WITH LOVE Comes to The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Featuring Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, and More

An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.
Programme Announced For Sergei Polunin At The Palladium Including World Premiere of RASPUTIN

International ballet stars Sergei Polunin and Johan Kobborg will perform in a new mixed programme at the London Palladium from 28 May to 1 June 2019. The programme on 28, 29 and 30 May will feature three one-act ballets: Fraudulent Smile, Paradox and Sacre. The programme on 31 May and 1 June will feature the world premiere of Rasputin, with a final ballet to be announced at a later date.
Wake Up With BWW 1/16: Broadway Mourns Carol Channing, and More

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Sergei Polunin Presents A New Mixed Bill At The London Palladium

Ballet star Sergei Polunin will present a new mixed programme at the London Palladium from 28 May to 1 June 2019. The programme will feature an international cast and creative team, including Polunin himself. The Box Office will open at 10.00am on Friday 14 December. Full casting and programme details will be announced early next year.
BWW Review: THE 2018 WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS OCTOBER 23, 2018 at The Saban Theatre

Produced and Presented by Cheryl Baxter-Ratliff and Allen Walls, in association with Break The Floor and held at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA, there was an overwhelming turnout within the Dance Community to this event. There were reportedly 1,400 people attending. It was a spectacular evening! The all -inclusive 8th Annual WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS. Because this is the 8th Annual Awards Ceremony, I feel a change has evolved regarding categories up for Awards. Wider acceptance of all forms of Dance, Interpretive Movement, new forms of technology and genres not considered previously. All-Inclusive is a modern term, but it's great to see that the WCA is embracing and incorporating so many more possibilities that qualify for our consideration.
8th Annual World Choreography Awards to Be HeldToday

The 8th Annual World Choreography Awards (WCA) will be held on October 23 at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. The Choreography Awards, produced and directed by Allen Walls and Cheryl Baxter-Ratliff, are a global awards show celebrating and honoring the best in media choreography. The WCA recognizes choreographic achievement in 8 categories: Motion Picture, Music Video, Commercials, Television Episodic, Television Award Show/Specials, Digital Content, Digital Content Independent and Television Reality Show/Competition.
The Joyce Presents James Whiteside in THE TENANT

The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) is thrilled to present, in association with its Joyce Theater Productions initiative, the world premiere of The Tenant, a new dance play directed by choreographer Arthur Pita and starring American Ballet Theatre (ABT) principal James Whiteside, with ABT soloist Cassandra Trenary, and Kibrea Carmichael. Based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Roland Topor, The Tenant will be presented at The Joyce Theater, from November 6-11.

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