Staatstheater Nürnberg International Ballet Gala

A fine evening with plenty of variety; and one not dominated by nineteenth-century fireworks.

Badisches Staatsballett International Benefit Gala

An enjoyable and interesting evening with the focus on duets and the more contemporary end of the spectrum, and only one firework pas de deux.

Intensity and pleasure: Royal Swedish Ballet in Manon

Opera House, StockholmMay 26, 2023 Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon created in 1974, continues to weave its magic providing a slew of dramatic roles against a volatile and violent backdrop. The Royal Swedish Ballet, founded in 1773 and celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, first presented the ballet in 1980. It makes a welcome return. The central … Read more