The Royal Ballet School Summer Performance
Time and again the young dancers rose marvellously to the pressure of the occasion in what was a wonderful display of skill and talent. It was also a hugely enjoyable performance choreographically.
Christopher Wheeldon
Still Pointless. BalletBoyz at 25
Still Pointless emphasises the ensemble. The one exception to that is exceptional and turns out to be the highlight of the show. Christopher Wheeldon’s Us…
Still Pointless: BalletBoyz at 25
What remains most impressive is the calibre of the dancers. They show athletic power, musical responsiveness, sharp ensemble work and superb technique
Ballet Nights in Richmond
The choreographic mix, emerging dancers alongside dancing stars, is what makes Ballet Nights a unique experience… the dancing was an absolute joy
The Royal Ballet: Like Water for Chocolate
As entertainment, Like Water for Chocolate succeeds. It is a rich, magical, exotic tragedy. But in terms of substance, it remains at the surface.
Ballet Nights 008
Nemesis is a real juicy nugget of a work, one that makes you want to see more of Ihsan Rustem’s choreography and Ballett Augsburg.
The Royal Ballet: All-Wheeldon Ballet to Broadway
Not only a super demonstration of the range of his output, but the title encapsulates neatly his journey from classical ballet to musical theatre.
New works and popular revivals: The Royal Ballet 2025-26
World premieres by Wayne McGregor, Cathy Marston, Akram Khan, León-Lightfoot, and a first Royal Ballet presentation by NYCB’s Justin Peck
Legacy at the Linbury
A celebration of black dancers past and present. “A packed evening of a dozen short dance works brimming with talent.”
vildwerk.: conservation meets dance
A marriage between dance, conservation and wildlife experts. “The dance…was largely very pleasing… The dancing right out of the top drawer.”
The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The opening performance was a triumph for Viola Pantuso in the title role. She felt real. Alert and bright-eyed… always gentle and courteous