Live, Dance, Learn – the three words that Elmhurst Ballet School believe is what sums up the experience students have when passing their audition to study at the world-renowned school. In association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, it is a school that boasts excellence in its training, care and facilities. I was lucky enough to explore…
REVIEW | Coppélia | Birmingham Royal Ballet
The timeless tale of Coppélia is brought back to life by Birmingham Royal Ballet this season, and the frivolous, romantic and witty production is an absolute delight. Thinking about it, the story itself is rather strange as young overly confident Franz spots a young girl studying on the balcony and instantly falls for her, not…
REVIEW | Cinderella | Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet return to the Birmingham Hippodrome with David Bintley’s imaginative, extravagant and spectacular production of Cinderella. It tells the traditional tale of the young girl Cinderella, who lives with her wicked stepmother and ugly stepsisters. When the family are invited to the ball, Cinderella is desperate to go but her stepmother forbids it. Until…
REVIEW | Shakespeare Triple Bill | Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet continue their exploration of Shakespeare with a triple bill that is innovatively choreographed by three outstanding choreographers that display Birmingham Royal Ballet’s phenomenal technique, skill and versatility. Choreographer Jessica Lang wanted to explore Shakespeare’s words, therefore drew upon his sonnets. She then pulled five sonnets that all have strong themes. The title of the…
REVIEW | Taming Of The Shrew | Birmingham Royal Ballet
There have been many adaptations and revivals of Shakespeare’s classics this year in commemoration of 400 years since his death. Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of Taming Of The Shrew is magnificent, comedic and completely mesmerising. Elisha Willis, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s stunning dancer that originated David Bintley’s Cinderella, takes to the stage for the last time…
REVIEW | Dance: Sampled | IDFB
To celebrate International Dance Festival Birmingham, the Birmingham Hippodrome present a collective performance of different samples of dance. Opening the show is Wayne McGregor’s company performing Outlier, a performance that inventively uses the dynamic sounds of the violin to echo in the choreography. The performance itself creates a lot of imagery through partner work, each…
REVIEW | Romeo and Juliet | Birmingham Royal Ballet
There is something about Birmingham Royal Ballet in which they seem to bring a sense of magic to the stage, every production by the famous ballet company is grand, fine-tuned and nothing less than flawless. Commemorating the 400th anniversary since Shakespeare’s death, Birmingham Royal Ballet take on the challenging but exquisite Romeo and Juliet, a heartbreaking tale…
The Nutcracker
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a trip to see The Nutcracker. The winter production by the Birmingham Royal Ballet never ceases to amaze me with its enthralling spectacle. The ballet begins set in a grand mansion on Christmas Eve. Clara, the principle ballerina of the show, is celebrating Christmas Eve with her family and friends….