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Netflix Renews THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY for a Fourth and Final Season
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2022


Season 4 cast set to reprise their roles include Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, and Colm Feore. Additional casting news will be announced at a later date. Steve Blackman will return as Showrunner and Executive Producer.

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.

LA Opera Releases World Premiere Of BETWEEN THE ROOMS By Anna Clyne
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2022


LA Opera today releases the world premiere of Between the Rooms, the next film in their Digital Shorts series, which features newly commissioned music by Anna Clyne, who sets poetry by Emily Dickinson.

LA Opera's Newest Digital Short BETWEEN THE ROOMS Premieres May 13
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2022


LA Opera's Digital Shorts series continues this month with Between the Rooms, a haunting film featuring newly commissioned music by composer Anna Clyne, premiering online at LAOpera.org at 11am (Pacific) on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Royal Ballet Will Present World Premiere THE WEATHERING by Kyle Abraham
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022


Dance Today brings three of the world’s most exciting choreographers together in an extraordinary showcase of modern ballet. This mixed programme of one act ballets includes the world premiere of The Weathering, a new work by Kyle Abraham. This new production is set to a score of existing and new music by Ryan Lott, and features costume designs by Karen Young and lighting design by Dan Scully.

The Royal Ballet Announces Spring Draft Works And Insights With Joseph Toonga
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2022


Spring Draft Works is an opportunity to see dancers of The Royal Ballet share their raw choreographic creativity in the intimacy of the Linbury Theatre. Exploring the artistic potential of movement and new ideas, Draft Works is The Royal Ballet's longstanding choreographic platform where new short works are presented in various stages of development.  

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.  

THE DANTE PROJECT Available On-Demand This December
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021


Today, the Royal Opera House has announced that Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor's celebrated new work The Dante Project will be available to stream from 20 December. The production will follow The Royal Ballet's Giselle, on-demand from 3 December, and adds to a host of other ROH content across BBC channels too.  

BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET, Royal Opera House
by Gary Naylor - Oct 6, 2021


Real-life partners Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales turn star-crossed lovers in Kenneth MacMillan's definitive staging of Sergey Prokofiev's ballet

The Royal Ballet's ROMEO AND JULIET Opens the 2021/22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2021


This October The Royal Ballet returns for its first full Season in 18 months with a Season featuring world premieres of Wayne McGregor’s The Dante Project, Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate, a new work by Kyle Abraham as well as classics including Giselle, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. 

Yorkshire Ballet Seminars Announce TO THE BARRE, a Live Q&A With Legends of the Ballet World
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2021


This group of ballet stars discuss their careers, inspirations and share tales of their time at Yorkshire Ballet Seminars exclusively on Saturday 24 July at 7:00pm (BST). Tickets are available to buy online now!

The Royal Ballet and Imperfect Pointes Launch Sustainable Activewear Collection
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021


The brand – the only one in the UK whose entire collection of ballet wear is sustainably produced – worked with the internationally renowned ballet company to create an exclusive three-piece collection made entirely from regenerated plastics.  

VIDEO: The Royal Ballet Celebrates American Choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2021


The Royal Ballet celebrates the rich history of American ballet in classic works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, two choreographic giants of the 20th century.  Balanchine and Robbins open's on 4 June and is live streamed on 11 June at 7.30pm priced £16.

The Royal Ballet Will Celebrate American Choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins in June
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2021


The Royal Ballet celebrates the rich history of American ballet in classic works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, two choreographic giants of the 20th century.  Balanchine and Robbins open's on 4 June and is live streamed on 11 June at 7.30pm priced £16.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Royal Ballet's Spring Draft Works
by Alan Henry - May 10, 2021


Even while our doors have been closed to the public, dancers have kept creative with a new series of Draft Works, The Royal Ballet’s platform to develop young choreographic talent. Join the dancers online to see their raw creativity take shape on the Main Stage in a fresh exploration of dance today.

Royal Opera House Announces New Friday Premiere, The Royal Ballet's Spring Draft Works
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2021


The Royal Opera House will continue its #OurHouseToYourHouse programme, featuring online broadcasts that can be accessed by audiences around the world. 

The Royal Ballet's 'The Cellist / Dances At A Gathering' Available To Pre-order on DVD and Blu-ray
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2021


This week marks the first anniversary of the world premiere of The Cellist, alongside Dances at a Gathering, and we are delighted to announce that a recording of this mixed programme is now available to pre-order on DVD (£24.99) and Blu-ray (£29.99), ahead of its release on Friday 26 February.

ROMEO AND JULIET: BEYOND WORDS Now Available on DVD
by Fiona Scott - Nov 26, 2020


Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words, the critically acclaimed collaboration between the Royal Ballet and Balletboyz will be available to own on DVD from 27th November 2020

BWW Review: THE ROYAL BALLET: BACK ON STAGE, Royal Opera House
by Vikki Jane Vile - Oct 11, 2020


The Royal Ballet returned to the stage for the first time in seven months on Friday night. Yes, I could contextualise about how this was bitter sweet and dampened by social distancing but, the dance was too stupendous to give any time to that so let's not and just marvel about how wonderful it was to see them again. 

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.

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