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Ballet Icons Gala Celebrates 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

Celebrating its 20th anniversary year, the Ballet Icons Gala will return to London’s Coliseum in February 2026. The Gala is renowned for bringing together the world’s best dancers and choreographers from leading ballet companies.

The Ballet House Returns To The Royal Opera House This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The Ballet House will return to the Royal Opera House on Sunday 21 September 2025 for a new masterclass, following its successful launch last year. Founded by Sian Murphy, Repetiteur at The Royal Ballet and former Company dancer, The Ballet House offers comprehensive, inspiring, and inclusive training experiences for dancers of all levels.

Meow Meow To Star In IT'S COME TO THIS At Soho Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

International singing sensation and purr-fect post-pandemic, post-post-modern Superstar Meow Meow has announcef a limited run of her show It's Come To This at Soho Theatre in May 2025, following her critically acclaimed global takeover.

The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera Will Perform PHAEDRA + MINOTAUR
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera will present a joint collaboration of Phaedra + Minotaur for a limited run of performances this February. Learn more here!

Wayne McGregor's THE DANTE PROJECT Returns to Covent Garden Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

This November, The Dante Project returns to the Royal Opera House. Created by Resident Choreographer of The Royal Ballet Wayne McGregor, the work opened to critical acclaim in 2021 and now receives its much-anticipated first revival. 

TOSCA Will Be Available on Royal Opera House Stream
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

The Royal Opera House has announced that Tosca will be released on Royal Opera House Stream this June. Jonathan Kent’s taut and intense production of one of the best loved operas in the repertory thrills from the demonic chords with which it begins, right through to the violent twist of its shock ending.

Review: MEN IN MOTION, London Coliseum
by Vikki Jane Vile - Nov 9, 2022

Ivan Putrov’s annual celebration of the male dancer returns to the Coliseum with a diverse programme of work, old and new. “Ballet conjures up an image of tutus and pointe shoes,” he says, keen to showcase what else the art form can offer since 2012.

Casting and Repertoire Announced For MEN IN MOTION
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special one-off performance featuring 18 internationally renowned dancers performing over 20 pieces from much-loved classical ballets and contemporary works, at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November.

Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING Opens The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022

Mayerling, Kenneth MacMillan's dark tale of dangerous obsession, returns to the Royal Opera House to open The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 season. Based on the true story of the murder-suicide scandal that plagued the Austro-Hungarian empire, Mayerling follows the events leading to the violent deaths of Crown Prince Rudolf and his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera.  

Ivan Putrov Presents MEN IN MOTION at The London Coliseum in November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

This autumn, Men in Motion celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special one-off performance at the London Coliseum on Sunday 6 November. Originally conceived a decade ago by Ivan Putrov, dancer, producer and former Principal of The Royal Ballet, Men in Motion sees the male dancer take centre stage, showcasing the development and evolution of men in ballet over the last century.

The Royal Ballet Announces Company Promotions, New Joiners, and Leavers 
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2022

Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 Season.   

CABARET Leads in Nominations for the 2022 Olivier Awards; View All the Nominees Here
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

Nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard, British theatre’s most prestigious honours, which take place on Sunday 10 April at the Royal Albert Hall. View the full list.

Royal Opera House Announces 5 New Streams To Kickstart Your New Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021

Today, the Royal Opera House has announced that, in addition to both The Dante Project and Giselle, a further five productions will be released on select dates from New Year's Eve, offering audiences across the globe a rich range of ballet and opera this New Year.  

Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Edward Watson Retires After 27 Years
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

Celebrated Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Edward Watson makes his final performance with the Company on Saturday 30th October in Wayne McGregor's critically acclaimed new work The Dante Project.

BWW Review: THE DANTE PROJECT, Royal Opera House
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 15, 2021

Dante Alighieri is frequently said to be the Italian William Shakspeare, and he certainly is in many aspects. Often pictured from his side - with prominent nose, laurel crown, and red tunic becoming the stars of his portraits - he somewhat invented the Italian language before modern Italy was even conceived as an ideal. The English wouldn’t meet their Bard for a further two centuries.

The Royal Opera House Reveals Highlights Of Its First Full Season Since 2019, Including THE DARK CRYSTAL, THE DANTE PROJECT and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2021

The Royal Opera House has shared early plans for its 2021/22 Season, the first full Royal Opera House Season since 2019.   

BWW Review: EMERGING DANCER 2020, English National Ballet HQ
by Vikki Jane Vile - Sep 24, 2020

English National Balleta??s Emerging Dancer marks the companya??s first live performance since lockdown and the opener to their newly curated Digital Season as a response to the current COVID-19 restrictions. The annual award sees six dancers from the most junior rank of the company perform a classical as de deux in three pairs, and historically a contemporary solo, although this year saw three first duets featuring original choreography (presumably for bubbling/distancing reasons).

Royal Ballet Returns With BACK ON STAGE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2020

The Royal Ballet is Back on Stage and returns for a special live-streamed celebration performance on Friday 9 October at 7.30pm BST.

English National Ballet Announces Revised Autumn 2020 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020

English National Ballet today has announced its revised plans for Autumn 2020, as the Company's previously scheduled performances have been cancelled due to the continuing impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic.