The Ballet Icons Gala celebrates 20 years
As the always much-anticipated annual Ballet Icons Gala reaches a milestone, David Mead talks to founder-director Olga Balakleets.
David Mead
A wintery delight: Scottish Ballet’s The Snow Queen
Christopher Hampson’s version of the Snow Queen for Scottish Ballet is like a breath of fresh air. A terrifically entertaining spectacle,
Modern dance and the heartbeat of Ireland: Michael Keegan-Dolan on MÁM
This February and March, Michael Keegan-Dolan’s MÁM tours to nine venues. David Mead talks to the choreographer to talk about the work
Circa: Shaun the Sheep’s Circus Show
A lot of fun: eighty minutes or so of physical theatre, tricks, impressive acrobatics… includes much of the humour, mischief and anarchy of the TV series
New English Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Audrey Nelson is a lovey Clara, capturing that well that moment in life when one is starting to edge into adulthood but still young enough to be childlike
English National Ballet’s Nutcracker: a box of confectionary delights
It does look absolutely terrific. It brims with colour and life at every turn. There’s a light touch to the story and dance… Easy on the eye couple of hours.
Kings International Ballet: The Nutcracker
A rather enjoyable, neatly choreographed, well-danced show… An animated party scene that brims with life, helped by a great deal of dancing
Fiddler on the Roof: a masterpiece and a musical for all times
A wonderful two-and-a-half-hours; a masterpiece of character and storytelling… Great music, great dance… a lot of heart… A show you will not forget.
ZooNation and hip hop meet Charles Dickens in Ebony Scrooge
The dancing is terrific. Every single member of the cast bursts with energy and athleticism. Everything is so sharp, so precise, it takes your breath away
Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
A ballet that wraps young and old alike in a warm, familiar fantasy, it’s a chance to snuggle down and forget the world outside for a couple of hours.
Gauthier Dance Juniors: Dream Team
All six dancers appeared in all four pieces, performing with class, commitment and bags of energy. Best, though was the way all connected with the audience