Hamburg Ballet in Alexei Ratmansky’s new Wunderland
Act One is based on Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Act Two on Alice Through the Looking Glass. In a ballet of around two hours dancing, it’s a lot to pack in.
Month: June 2026
Birmingham Royal Ballet: 20th-Century Masterpieces
Closing the evening, Balanchine’s uplifting Theme and Variations looked in fine shape… a celebration of Russian classicism
Next Generation Festival: The Royal Ballet School and School of American Ballet
An evening of thirteen short works and excerpts, moving between heritage repertoire, 20th-century classics, contemporary choreography and creations
Flamenco Festival 2026: En Tierra de Hombres and Luz de Guiá
Esther Merino… an unwaveringly strong tone and a command of the stage whilst always co-operating with her accompanists.
Flamenco Festival 2026: Gala Flamenca
A cohesive, well-designed evening that married solid, largely traditional, flamenco with slick presentation.
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Sir Peter Wright Centenary
An evening filled with heart, of classical excerpts and The Green Table. Carlos Acosta spoke warmly of Sir Peter, a man who did not just make ballets, but built worlds.
Acosta Danza Yunior: Next Generation
Across the evening, the dancers show strength, secure partnering and a physical language rich with possibility. Their bodies twist and fold through unusual shapes
Flamenco Festival 2026: Compañía de Danza Jesús Carmona in UnYdos
An excellent evening of dance and music, solidly respectful of flamenco traditions and impressively slick in presentation.
Scotland and Japan triumph at the 2025 National Dance Awards
As they celebrate their 40th anniversary, Scottish Dance Theatre won Best Mid-Scale Company, while Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots picked up two awards
A Life in Four Seasons: the clearest thing is growing old
The strongest section comes late in the evening. Winter introduces older performers, and suddenly the theme of time gains substance
The Royal Ballet: So Are We by Léon-Lightfoot
The Royal Ballet dancers looked terrific in both ballets, Salle de Danse in particular a super vehicle for their wonderful physicality.