Three short ballets from Birmingham Royal Ballet
The gilded topsail of the evening was John Cranko’s marvellous comedy, Pineapple Poll
Birmingham Hippodrome
Full throttle, Grease is the word
A great, feel-good show with fabulous, infectious songs and some wonderful characters
Joli Vyann Dance’s Imbalance: a compelling excursion into the modern preoccupation with social media
A dance, circus and acrobatic fusion sophisticated in both conception and execution
Birmingham Royal Ballet announce their 2017/2018 season
Includes the welcome return of a second mixed programme and a celebration of the work of Sir Kenneth MacMillan
Tasty bites: Dance Sampled at the Birmingham Hippodrome
A feast of world dance embracing all styles: fresh, fascinating and fabulous fun
Working girl to princess: David Bintley’s Cinderella
Momoko Hirata is exquisite as the transcendent Cinders
Richness and ingenious invention: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne admits that this is his personal love letter to a life in theatre and dance. It really shows.
Sir Peter Wright’s Birmingham Nutcracker serves up a festive treat
Even the Stahlbaum’s bedecked living room got a round of applause as the curtain first rose.
Love, magic and plots in David Bintley’s The Tempest
The magic arts, love, betrayal, ill treatment and a plot of revenge … a ballet that will appeal to all ages