Reviews
Review: New Adventures in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells
Matthew Bourne’s annual occupation of Sadler’s Wells for the Christmas Season continues unabated with yet another revival of his ‘Swan Lake’, first performed in 1995. The tumultuous stand… Continue Reading
Royal Ballet in The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House
‘I do not know of a better Nutcracker than Peter Wright’s staging for the Royal Ballet.’
Royal Ballet in The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House
‘It may be childhood’s favourite ballet but as realised by Wright this is a Nutcracker to touch the adult heart.’
Royal Ballet in The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House
‘Much of the credit goes to Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs – which are like the ideal Christmas decorations, dusted off every year, yet always more fabulous than you remembered.’
English National Ballet in The Nutcracker at London Coliseum
‘It’s amazing how much better English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is this year…the real change comes from the dancers, who have restored the required warmth and sparkle.’
Review: English National Ballet in The Nutcracker at London Coliseum
The ENB’s current version of *The Nutcracker, created in 2002, has been given a rocky road both by regular ballet-goers and the London-based dance critics. *Christopher Hampson’s choreography is not … Continue Reading
Dina Husein & Anna Abalihina in In the Place of My Dream at Robin Howard Dance Theatre, The Place
‘It’s episodic and untidy, with plenty of whimsy and far too many false endings. Yet Husein and Abalihina are lively performers, with a sense of style.’