Family Fun Comes to The Corn Exchange Newbury This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024
This autumn, the Corn Exchange Newbury has an array of fantastic family shows on offer for audiences to enjoy. With family favourites, returning stars, new adventures and much more, there's plenty to get stuck into at the Berkshire venue.
Ballet Cymru to Present DREAM in Leeds Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2022
Award-winning company, Ballet Cymru will make their much-anticipated return to Leeds' Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November with a vibrant, fresh and innovative new ballet, DREAM.
Ballo Arthur Pita's TEN SORRY TALES London Premiere Announces Casting
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022
Award-winning Director and Choreographer Arthur Pita returns to the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells this month to present the London premiere of TEN SORRY TALES, a dance theatre production with live music on stage based on the book of short stories by Mick Jackson. Playing from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 October with two shows daily, TEN SORRY TALES offers the perfect half term treat for children and adults alike (ages 8+).
Nottingham Playhouse Announces Spring And Summer 2022 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021
Following the triumphant return of live work at Nottingham Playhouse this autumn, today the theatre confirms its Spring and Summer Season for 2022. The season comprises a long-awaited programme of work that was postponed from 2020 due to the first COVID 19 lockdown.
THE LITTLE PRINCE Announces Autumn Tour and Christmas Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2021
Loved by children and adults around the world for generations, the classic tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has been given a fresh and witty adaptation using Luca Silvestrini's distinctive blend of dance, humour, words and music.
Michael Morpurgo's PRIVATE PEACEFUL Announces UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021
The Nottingham Playhouse production of Michael Morpurgo's award-winning novel, Private Peaceful, adapted for the stage by Simon Reade and directed by Elle While, today announces it will embark on a major UK tour following its Nottingham premiere.
ABT Principal James Whiteside To Release Third Pop Album July 27
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2020
James Whiteside, ballet's boldest American principal dancer with a daring and unapologetic persona on and off stage, announces the release of his latest pop album, Bodega Bouquet, Monday, July 27, 2020. Released under the stage name JBDUBS and written and produced by Whiteside, the memoir-esque collection of songs will be available for download and streaming on all digital platforms.
THE LITTLE PRINCE Will Embark on a Spring Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2020
Loved by children and adults around the world for generations, the classic tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has been given a fresh and witty new adaptation using Luca Silvestrini's distinctive blend of dance, humour, words and music. Following its premiere at DanceEast for Christmas 2018 and 2019 tour, including a Christmas run at The Place in London, the show returns with the theatre tour and also a new adapted version especially made for for rural areas and smaller venues. Audiences will be invited to join the Little Prince as he journeys through a weird and wonderful universe, meeting fascinating characters along the way whilst learning about the value of friendship and love.
Storyhouse Announces Season 11
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2020
New adaptations of The Suicide and Miss Julie and Jessica Swale's acclaimed drama Blue Stockings will be staged at Storyhouse in Chester this spring as the venue continues its Season 11 of drama.
Arthur Pita's TEN SORRY TALES Will Premiere At DanceEast Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2019
Award-winning Director and Choreographer Arthur Pita presents the world premiere of TEN SORRY TALES, a dance theatre production based on Mick Jackson's book of short stories. A new commission by DanceEast and Sadler's Wells, produced by Pita's newly renamed company Ballo Arthur Pita, TEN SORRY TALES presents a collection of modern-day fables told through dance, theatre, live music and song. Opening at Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich on Friday 13 December, the production runs for 8 performances until Tuesday 17 December 2019.
BWW Review: The Joyce Theater Presents its Ballet Festival Program D
by Rose Marija - Aug 23, 2019
On August 17, 2019, I attended Ballet Festival's Program D, curated by Edward Watson, principal dancer of London's Royal Ballet and a performer in this program. He was joined on stage by Sarah Lamb, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet; Robbie Fairchild, former New York City Ballet (NYCB) principal dancer; and Maria Kowroski, NYCB principal dancer. There was much anticipation; audiences were eager for what promised to be a highly memorable evening.