

'The Lost Thing' at The Linbury Theatre
Earlier this week, I attended the opening night of ‘The Lost Thing’ at The Linbury Theatre in Covent Garden. This was my first time back...


'Manon' at The Royal Ballet
I saw Sleeping Beauty last night and I have to say, it feels strange going from prostitutes and rape to fairies and witches with just a...


Abandoned to the Art - the view from Instagram
A reflection on The Royal Ballet’s 2018/19 Season by Rachel Hollings We are embarking on the 2019/20 season at The Royal Ballet and it’s...


'She Persisted' at English National Ballet
It’s almost surprising that a ballet about Frida Kahlo’s life wasn’t created earlier than 2016 when Annabelle Lopez Ochoa created ‘Broken...


Northern Ballet's 'Victoria'
There is a phrase used by parents to get their children to read that I think my ever-patient father used most days when I was at school....


'La Bayadere' at The Royal Ballet
The New Year’s resolutions that I’ve set myself this year are all quite self-indulgent. Get regular massages, improve my lasagne recipe,...


English National Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'
They say that Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without The Nutcracker. Well if English National Ballet’s production of the festive classic...


Birmingham Royal Ballet 'La Fille mal gardee'
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. La Fille mal gardee is one of the most delightful ballets ever created. I could honestly watch...


Birmingham Royal Ballet's 'Fire & Fury' Double Bill
Early November saw Birmingham Royal Ballet take centre stage at Sadler’s Wells in London with their new double bill, Fire and Fury. At...


Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo at The Peacock Theatre
You can quite easily divide humans up in to two groups; those who enjoy a laugh and those who don’t. Whilst it may be rare to find...