Review: GISELLE, London Coliseum
by Vikki Jane Vile
- Jan 13, 2024
Fresh from no fewer than 40 performances of Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker (a production which now seems to thankfully be going into retirement) English National Ballet, are back less than a week later to round off their Coliseum season, this time it’s Mary Skeaping’s Giselle which they last performed seven years ago.
Review: NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo
- Dec 15, 2023
When I first saw The Nutcracker around a quarter of a century ago, I became sure of one thing: either I was on drugs, the cast were on drugs or we both were. A far cry from the average ballets, this dream-like work still has the power to enthral the young and old.
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING Comes to New National Theatre in December
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 25, 2022
Highly acclaimed as a classic masterpiece taken to new frontiers when premiered as a new production in 2017, this work features splendid, fast-paced choreography with a sense of humour by Wayne EAGLING, while the rich colours of the sets and costumes describe the world of reality and a dream.
Cape Town City Ballet Changes International Guest Artist for Upcoming Production of GISELLE
by Marissa Tomeo
- Mar 3, 2022
Cape Town City Ballet has announced a change in the programme for its production of Maina Gielgud’s GISELLE. GISELLE will be presented from 18 March until 9 April 2022 in the Artscape Opera House. Ksenia Ovsyanick, Principal Ballerina with Staatsballett Berlin, will dance the role of Giselle opposite Vadim Muntagirov (Principal of The Royal Ballet) as Albrecht at the performances on 19, 21, 23 and 25 March. She replaces Tatiana Melnik, who was originally scheduled to perform as part of the programme.
New National Theatre Presents THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 9, 2021
New National Theatre will present The Sleeping Beauty. Performances run 20 Feb. - 23 Feb., 2021. This work is a grand ballet reworked for the opening of the National Ballet of Japan's 2014/15 Season.
BWW Review: NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Dec 12, 2019
For many, it simply cannot be Christmas without Nutcracker. The enduring story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker is one to soften the hardest of hearts. The pair defeat the evil Mouse King and his army and journey to the Kingdom Of The Sweets to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy for a magical adventure. English National Ballet present another Christmas revival of the Wayne Eagling version which both enchants and charms.
Harry Bicket Conducts The English Concert In Handel's Semele On April 14
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 19, 2019
On Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m., Harry Bicket conducts Handel's Semele at Carnegie Hall with acclaimed baroque orchestra The English Concert. In this concert presentation, soprano Brenda Rae performs the title role, joined by mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong (Juno/Ino), bass Soloman Howard, (Cadmus/Somnus), tenor Benjamin Hulett (Jupiter), countertenor Christopher Lowrey (Athamas), soprano Ailish Tynan (Iris), tenor Brian Giebler (Apollo), and bass-baritone Joseph Beutel (Priest), along with The Clarion Choir (Steven Fox, Artistic Director).
BWW Review: NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Dec 14, 2018
London is lucky enough to have three different productions of Nutcracker playing this year. With fabulous reviews for The Royal Ballet's immaculate version already in and anticipation for the Birmingham Royal Ballet's version at the Royal Albert Hall building, the English National Ballet's production of Nutcracker is under pressure to ooze with festive charm and beauty.
BroadwayWorld's Top Christmas Picks For London Theatre
by Marianka Swain
- Nov 19, 2018
There are plenty of seasonal treats served up in the capital this year, from pantos and plays to opera and dance. Here are some of the tastiest morsels for the 2018-19 festive period.
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