A picture of war, resilience and hope: United Ukrainian Ballet in Alexei Ratmansky’s Wartime Elegy
Danced to piano and string compositions by Valentin Silvestrov, and traditional folk music, it’s a picture of the people behind the headlines
Danced to piano and string compositions by Valentin Silvestrov, and traditional folk music, it’s a picture of the people behind the headlines
Fifteen pieces, from familiar showpiece pas de deux to less well-known duets and solos… A celebratory showcase for all that is great about dance.
A feast of dance, music and colourful costumes with the added bonus of Madeleine Woo and Dmitry Zagrebin in the roles of Kitri and Basilio
Shobana Jeyasingh’s Clorinda Agonistes is a dramatic tale that weaves dance successfully with opera, live music and design
A production… that can rightly be called a triumph… the dance was virtuosic, the speed incendiary and the vitality never flagged
A conversation with New English Ballet Theatre founder and artistic director Karen Pilkington-Miksa about the company’s summer 2022 season.
A naturally emotion-laden evening, with most of the dance laden with symbolism, as the ballet world came together to raise money for aid for Ukraine
Superb designs and a revitalised company on top form. Technical fireworks and top-notch light comedy that will delight all. A winner all-round.
Includes the UK premiere of Uwe Scholz’s best creations, his dramatic setting of Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony alongside world premieres and revivals
The most interesting work without doubt is Béjart’s Les Chaises. Gil Roman is a fine actor while Alessandra Ferri is the powerful presence you would expect
An evening of classical and contemporary new works and gala favourites performed by leading artists from around the world