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Valentino Zucchetti’s New, Glitzy Nutcracker

Dancer and choreographer Valentino Zuccheti talks about the brand new Nutcracker he created for New English Ballet Theatre This article was first published on London Unattached A brand new Nutcracker is about to come to London. A New English Ballet Theatre  (NEBT)…

Gary Avis, Consummate Character Dancer

Gary Avis as Drosselmeyer In The Nutcracker

As Gary Avis retires from The Royal Ballet, I republish my 2024 interview with this charismatic dance actor Gary Avis has a rare talent to turn fictional characters into living, breathing, fully rounded people; whether on stage, as Principal Character…

The Royal Ballet The Nutcracker Review 5*

The Royal Ballet The Nutcracker

The Royal Ballet opens the festive season with its transporting, magical production of the Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker This article was first published on London Unattached Nothing says Christmas like The Nutcracker; and nothing says truly magical, transporting, transcendental Christmas like The…

The Royal Ballet Perspectives Review 3*

The Royal Ballet Perspectives

The Royal Ballet’s Perspectives, its first triple bill of the season, features works by Balanchine, Marston and Peck This article was first published on London Unattached Something old, something new, something borrowed… The Royal Ballet’s first triple bill of the…

Osipova/Linbury Review 4*

Osipova Linvury

Russian ballet megastar Natalia Osipova pursues new and exciting avenues in her self-curated mixed bill at the Linbury This article was first published on London Unattached Best known pretty well the world over as an outstanding classical ballerina – a…

Figures in Extinction Review 4*

Figures in Extinction

Crystal Pite, Simon McBurney and NDT collaborate in Figures in Extinction, a plea for the environment and humanity This article was first published on London Unattached Figures in Extinction is a massive work in three acts that blends dance, theatre, music,…

Joburg Ballet, Communion of Light Review 3*

Joburg Ballet

Joburg Ballet’s Communion of Light introduced the South African company’s vibrant and eclectic style to the Linbury audiences This article was first published on London Unattached We had a tantalising glimpse of Joburg Ballet back in the Spring, when company…

Black Sabbath – The Ballet Review 3*

Black Sabbath - The Ballet

Black Sabbath – The Ballet is a pulsating tribute to the Brummie creators of heavy metal, Black Sabbath This article was first published on London Unattached Black Sabbath – The Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s homage to the Birmingham band that…

La Fille Mal Gardée, The Royal Ballet Review 5*

La Fille Mal Gardée

The Royal Ballet revives Ashton’s sunny La Fille Mal Gardée on its 65th anniversary to charm RBO audiences This article was first published on London Unattached  La Fille Mal Gardée is Sir Frederick Ashton’s most joyous, uplifting and best-loved ballet, undoubtedly…

Black History Month Draft Works Review 3*

Black female choreographers showed tremendous talent and promise in a programme of Draft Works marking Black History Month This article was first published on London Unattached Five young Black women choreographers came together for two evenings of Draft Works marking…