Ethereal, mesmerising, faultless: MacMillan’s Concerto
A superb programme brilliantly showcasing Birmingham Royal Ballet’s heritage
Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Weekender: The city’s biggest arts festival ready for take-off
With just a week to go, David Mead looks ahead to the city’s autumn all-arts fest, coming September 22-24. Over 160 performances, 600+ artists, 26 new commissions. That’s Birmingham Weekender 2017, now almost upon us. The three-day festival features free performances and events from the city’s major arts organisations, independent artists and especially invited international … Read more
Searching for happiness amid the scars of war: Miss Saigon
Terrifically staged, powerfully acted and sung
Three short ballets from Birmingham Royal Ballet
The gilded topsail of the evening was John Cranko’s marvellous comedy, Pineapple Poll
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