Birmingham & Midlands
Origins: an inaugural performance by Elmhurst Ballet Company
Applause and warm cheers for a new student company
A fresh look for the modern classic that is Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Fresh, modern, and still deeply poignant
An early festive treat! Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker
Colour, rhythm, scale and as traditional as they come
Thoughtful political dance theatre: Not Today’s Yesterday by Seeta Patel and Lina Limosani
Patel fills the stage with her presence
Transforming the performance landscape: Puzzle Creature by Neon Dance
The first half is set inside a giant inflatable cocoon
Ignite by Juanjo Arqués brings Ballet Now alive: Birmingham Royal Ballet in Fire & Fury
Ignite: one of the best new ballets in Birmingham in years