Category: Ballet

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty; A Fever Dream Fairytale

Matthew Bourne is a household name, even to those outside the dance community. He is often hailed as one of the UK’s most famous choreographers. And, indeed, he has had a number of key successes that have influenced the world of dance—namely a reimagining of Swan Lake as a gay romance. So what went wrong?…

12th Jan 2023
Review: Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker; Practically Perfect Christmas Magic

Is there a more ubiquitous musical tradition than The Nutcracker at Christmastime? Tchaikovsky’s music twinkles alongside Christmas lights around the world. Many young dancers look forward to performing at its Christmas Party. Its musical motifs decorate adverts, movies, and social media all season. But how do you pick which Nutcracker to buy a ticket to? London…

21st Dec 2022