A tale of dashing pirates and sensuous slave girls: Royal Swedish Ballet in Le Corsaire
José Martínez has given the ballet a make-over. With the important dance intact but the libretto trimmed, it is destined to become a new favourite.
Royal Swedish Ballet
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
Robbins/Balanchine from the Royal Swedish Ballet
Two of Jerome Robbins’ most popular ballets and one of Balanchine’s most enjoyable. What’s not to like?
Colour and energy: The Royal Swedish Ballet in Don Quixote
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
The Royal Swedish Ballet in Tamara Rojo’s Cinderella
The new storyline works well for this shorter version of under two hours but Rojo tries to fit in far too much at the expense of phrasing and structure
Kylián, Ek and Forsythe at the Royal Swedish Ballet
Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated is a show stopper; choreography and music converging on the cusp of tradition redefining the arts
A conversation with Sweden-based, British choreographer Joseph Sturdy
Joseph Sturdy talks about training, his career, injury, choreography, and his new work for the Royal Swedish Ballet, Sonatra
Prelocaj, Balanchine and Béjart in the Royal Swedish Ballet and Opera’s Stravinsky triple-bill
A thrilling evening on all counts