Like stepping straight into a dream, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty is a grand and lavish production that captures the artistry of Sir Peter Wright’s sublime choreography, performed exquisitely by the company. Created for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s predecessor, Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet, in 1984, it remains impeccably beautiful. With a gorgeous score by Tchaikovsky performed…
REVIEW | The Nutcracker | Birmingham Royal Ballet
There was magic in the air last night as Birmingham Royal Ballet took to the stage to perform their annual production of The Nutcracker which has been delighting Birmingham audiences for years. Bringing all the charm, colour and sparkle, it really set an enchanting tone for the countdown to Christmas. Sir Peter Wright’s renowned ballet…
INTERVIEW | Lachlan Monaghan Talks Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcraker
Whether it’s the Christmas tree, the stuffed turkey or jingle bells, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Birmingham without the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. Many Brummies would argue it is one of the city’s most important traditions, along with the German market of course. I spoke to Lachlan Monaghan, a First Artist…
REVIEW | Aladdin | Birmingham Royal Ballet
David Bintley’s Aladdin transports you into a whole new world with its sublime choreography and glittering productions values that cement why Birmingham Royal Ballet truly pull out all the stops in their divine performances that uses magic and illusion to create a splendid ballet that both shines and shimmers. Opening in old Arabia, the story…
REVIEW | Penguin Cafe Mixed Program | Birmingham Royal Ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet bring a triple bill bursting with colour this season with three contrasting pieces that showcase the masterly talent of the vibrant young company. Opening with Macmillan’s Concerto, a classical ballet in unison that exposes the skill and precision of the dancers. The piece has a plain backdrop with shades of colour that transition…
INSIDE Elmhurst, Birmingham’s Renowned Ballet School
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…